Upon receiving a referral for the role, I anticipated a fair and thorough evaluation process. However, my experience fell short of expectations. Despite initial rejection, I was later contacted due to candidate availability issues. During the initial phone screening interview, everything went normally. However, during the subsequent interview with the hiring manager, I encountered several unprofessionalities that reflected poorly on the company's organization and respect for candidates' time. Firstly, the hiring manager's tardiness set a disappointing tone. Technical difficulties further disrupted our conversation, consuming valuable interview time. I was then told once we actually started that she was going to have to cut the interview short by 15 minutes, leaving barely 20 minutes (5 minutes for me to answer questions and to show my value). Despite the truncated schedule, I endeavored to make the most of the remaining minutes. Following the brief interaction, I received a call from the recruiter a week later letting me know they weren't moving forward with me. I sought constructive feedback to understand the decision-making process. Unfortunately, the response provided lacked clarity and coherence. It became apparent that the interview format and conduct did not align with my expectations of a fair evaluation. In hindsight, the abbreviated interview duration and inadequate feedback raised concerns about the company's professionalism and commitment to equitable recruitment practices. While disappointed by the outcome, I am grateful for the insight gained into their operational approach.