I recently had a UI/UX interview that left me disappointed and questioning the professionalism of the organization. From the moment I joined the call, things felt off. The interviewer appeared unprepared and disinterested—he looked as if he had just rolled out of bed. That first impression was unsettling and immediately deflated my enthusiasm. It made me wonder whether they truly valued the interview process. To make things worse, the call was recorded without my consent. Typically, candidates are informed or asked for permission beforehand. Instead, the interviewer casually told HR to start recording, without notifying me. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. There was no introduction, no role overview, or explanation of what to expect. The interviewer simply asked me to introduce myself. As I began sharing my journey, he interrupted twice—disrupting my flow and making it difficult to re-engage. When it was time for my case study presentation, things didn’t improve. He interrupted again with unrelated questions that derailed my explanation. I usually welcome thoughtful questions, but these felt random and poorly timed, making it hard to maintain a clear narrative. Before I could finish the first case study, he asked to see another. I complied, though confused. The interruptions continued—some questions were valid, but they could have waited. I wasn’t given space to properly explain my work or process. Just as I found my rhythm with the second project, he asked, “Do you have another project to show?” At that point, I was frustrated. It was a 30-minute interview—how many projects was I expected to rush through? At the end, I was asked if I had any questions. I said no. By then, I had lost interest. The constant interruptions, lack of structure, and absence of basic respect had said everything. What should have been a professional, engaging conversation felt rushed and careless—as if my time and experience didn’t matter. Even if a second round had been offered, I wouldn’t have accepted. When someone representing a company can’t conduct a respectful interview, it says a lot about their culture—and that’s not a place I’d want to be.