My experience with the recruiter was actually very positive. The conversation was engaging, professional, and upbeat, and I came away genuinely excited about the opportunity. Based on the discussion, the recruiter was interested in moving me forward in the process. However, at the end of the conversation, compensation was discussed and a significant discrepancy emerged between the job posting and the actual compensation for the role. The position had been advertised with a base salary of up to $180,000. During our conversation, I was informed that this was incorrect and that the compensation was actually $160,000 OTE, which is materially different from a $180,000 base salary. As a candidate, I found that difference substantial enough to impact my decision to continue in the interview process. It's unfortunate because the role itself seemed interesting, and my interaction with the recruiter was one of the more positive recruiting conversations I've had. However, accurate compensation information is important for candidates to evaluate opportunities and invest their time appropriately. My feedback would be for the company to ensure that compensation details in job postings accurately reflect the actual pay structure being offered. Greater transparency would create a much better candidate experience.