I’m 32, currently working in hospitality management, with experience in sales and a background in fashion design. I’ve been applying for sales, management, and creative positions because I’m trying to leave a toxic work environment.

I’ve had three frustrating interview experiences recently:

1. Third-round rejection: Made it through multiple interviews, felt like I connected well with the team, only to be told I lacked experience. Why wasn’t that identified earlier?

2. Job description changed: Applied for a position, only to find out during the hiring process that the responsibilities and salary had changed. I still expressed interest because I really wanted a new opportunity.

3. Relocation issue: Made it to a second interview for an out-of-state hybrid position. Before even asking me any interview questions, the interviewer immediately brought up relocation and said I’d need to be in the office four days a week. I’m willing to relocate, but they already had my resume and knew my location.…