step one: Quick screen with recruiter, which was more like a scheduling call for the actual interview. This recruiter did not exuberate the level of professionalism necessary for professional services and--in particular-- govcon with its already volatile workforce due to the nature of project-based work. As the first entry point in a candidate journey, they could do better but she's probably not paid much and so disinterested to understand the impact of her behavior and work flow have on the the impression the company makes on others.
step two: virtual meeting with the owner and someone from her leadership team. They asked some great questions that resulted in the discussion of my technical expertise as a proposal manager, even though the position was titled 'capture manager.' Still, we had a fantastic conversation and covered down on a lot of tactics and operational procedures in proposal management (as well as some blue/black hat talk too). Convo went well. Nice people.
Shortly after that initial meeting the recruiter called me back with a verbal offer. The recruiter dragged her feet on the written offer, so I think they used it as an initial negotiation tactic while they kept playing the field. It was highly unethical and another indication of their thoughtless recruitment strategies/personas.
