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It’s frustrating, but it does happen — especially at startups where processes are less structured or people are juggling multiple roles. Sometimes the first screen is more about quick signal gathering than deep prep.
That said, it’s still a bad experience. It often says more about their process than your candidacy.
I hope they call the recruiter out on that, because that's ridiculous. It shouldn't happen, but it does. Some recruiters completely lack professionalism.