My interview process with Salesforce felt surprisingly impersonal and overly complex for a mid-level sales role. Starting with the first screening, the process seemed overly robotic, lacking a genuine sense of warmth and connection. In the second round, the individual meant to be my “advocate” came across as unengaging and seemed to add little real value to the process. Moving into the third step, I met with different hiring managers across various teams, and each interaction left an impression of coldness—even a bit of arrogance. It was surprising and somewhat discouraging, given the emphasis they place on culture and collaboration. Finally, the presentation interview itself was marked by conflicting instructions both within the deck and in the one-pager provided, creating more ambiguity than clarity. The interview process was not only time-consuming but also far more in-depth than seems necessary for a mid-level position. Additionally, the expectation to be in the office four days a week, despite leadership being located in a different state, seemed inconsistent with current trends toward remote flexibility and made me question the practicality of the requirement.