r/interviews

1d ago

u/jemappellelara

Hung up on an interviewer

Just had one of the worst interviews yesterday. I was scheduled for a 30 minute introductory call with a hiring manager and the entire thing felt like a gotcha. The interview started with me explaining why I want to work for this role and why it makes senses given where I’m at. Instead of trying to learn about my experience, it seemed their aim was trying to catch me out in saying something they thought was “wrong”. No conversation, only a bunch of monotone “okays” followed by their next question. There were actually a few points during the interview where I was cut off so they could ask a follow up question (one of those gotcha questions).

10 minutes in, I say “sorry but I don’t think this will go anywhere. Thank you for your time and have a good day” They start speaking and I just hang up mid sentence.

It felt good, like a massive weight off my shoulders. It was hostile energy that I couldn’t be bothered to entertain.…