This was by far, the most erratic and confusing process I've ever experienced.
Sysdig recruiters reached out to me regarding an open position, and throughout the initial calls, were completely over-the-moon regarding my experience and thoughts, going so far as to discuss compensation, pending offers, and a timeline in the event I'd require a counteroffer. They emphasized the managers' eagerness to discuss the role, which would later be a point of confusion.
The hiring manager was able to meet two weeks later, however this was rescheduled due to their quickly changing calendar. I was informed it'd be a standard meet-and-greet, but had still prepared to ask some questions.
The meeting itself was a night-and-day difference - the manager came into the video conference very late, disheveled, and appeared to be wholly unprepared. They postured about maintaining that the tone would be conversational, and then spoke about themselves for just under 20 minutes of the limited time we did have. They managed to denigrate the role, which they held prior, by mentioning their friends' amazement that they'd even accept it, given their 'leadership experience'.
Cue long spells looking over at a separate screens for up to 30 seconds at a time. It was as if their minds were already made up and they were going through the motions.
The interview was concluded by asking why I had applied to Sysdig in the first place, and what exactly it was that attracted me there. Truth be told, I was very interested in working there, but this answer could be interpreted poorly since I didn't apply - I was contacted by their recruiters. I didn't bother to correct him, since by this point it was clear he was disinterested.
I had prepared 15 questions, 3 of which I was able to ask, before suggesting that we break the call off, as we were very over on time. Although in their favor, they were giving appropriate answers.
I submitted my customary thank-yous after the interview, and two days later, received a boilerplate Greenhouse rejection e-mail with no feedback or constructive criticism whatsoever. Not a single word from the previously chatty recruiters, either.
If I had to guess, they might've just had someone else's resume, a knee jerk judgment was made, or some sort of nepotistic hire was planned. Shame, the tech seemed fantastic.
