Just had a “tech screen” with a startup where the interviewer was rude and condescending. Kept berating me when I made a minor mistake and talked over me when I’d try to explain my thought process.

Note to interviewers, do better. It’s a candidate’s market and you’ll have a hard time attracting talent with a toxic culture.

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Was this a recruiter or hiring manager? If it was the hiring manager, you just dodged a bullet lol

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This was the HM. My exact thoughts!

Big ass facts!

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Ouch. Damn. So many recruiter horror stories lately

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Jeez that sounds horrific - you definitely dodged a bullet

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What do you do?
I work at a great well-funded startup in Boston that’s hiring like crazy. If you’re a SWE, reach out!

Remote? Not moving to Boston haha

It is possible this was on purpose. Some companies assign one of the interviewers to be "Difficult" to see how candidates handle pressure.

Yess

This is how some companies evaluate how their candidates handle difficult situations. I hope you are well mentally, my friend : D

Post your interview experience on GD.

Good idea. I’ll do that.

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