They all appeared unusually distant, their expressions etched with indifference, as if the mere act of interviewing me was a nuisance they had to endure. During the interview, one of their engineers made a disparaging comment that echoed through the room, cutting through the already thick air of tension. It felt like a punch to the gut, leaving me feeling deflated and disheartened. It was, without a doubt, one of the most disheartening experiences I’ve encountered in the realm of job interviews. Once the session concluded, I was met with an echoing silence; they didn’t even take the time to reach out and provide any feedback. In that moment, my respect for the company plummeted, leaving me disillusioned and frustrated.