My experience with the initial screening interview was disappointing. The Talent Acquisition representative appeared disengaged throughout the conversation. The interview was very scripted - questions were read off a list, and after each of my answers, the response was simply “ok, great,” followed immediately by the next question, with no follow-up or genuine interest in what I shared. Once that part was over, I was given a general overview of the company and role, which basically repeated information already available in the job description. When I asked more specific questions, I was told that she was “not a technical person” and couldn’t provide further details. This experience felt inconsistent with the company’s reputation, as many reviews highlight a strong culture of caring about employees. If that were truly the case, I would expect more attention to the quality of candidate interactions, starting with engaged and well-prepared recruiters. Overall, the interview felt impersonal and transactional, to the point where it genuinely felt like speaking to an automated system. Ironically, I believe even an AI could have provided a more interactive experience.