Had a phone screening which went extremely well. Recruiter specified no experience was required and wished me luck on next-rounds. Scheduled next interview the same day. I prepared five pages of notes for this interview, I knew everything about this company and this role. I was over-prepared by the time the second interview came.
Second interview came and I never felt so unwelcome, so intimidated and uncomfortable. Two women interviewed me: one was kind and smiled when I spoke, actively listened and seemed approachable. The other, the "main" interviewer, seemed like that interview was the LAST place she wanted to be. She smiled twice (and yes, I counted because I was in disbelief). She said they had my resume available in front of them in case I referenced anything, yet every question was about my (lack of) experience for the role. In fact, she specifically asked, rather rhetorically, if I had any direct experience and then followed up with, "Well, what sets you apart from someone who actually has experience?" To put the cherry on top, I prepared very insightful, thoughtful questions to present at the end of the interview. While the kind interviewer remarked at what a great question it was, the other merely scoffed and brushed over the question, implying it was rather stupid of me to ask.
I do not think the interviewer actually cared about the potential employee. Rather, they wanted to make sure the new addition would be able to be thrown a workload they didn't want to handle. I have NEVER felt so demeaned and disrespected in an interview in my life. In my previous role I did many interviews and I am appalled anyone would be talked to in such a way. She forgot she was also selling me on the company, too.
Compass, I am so grateful you passed up on me. I have a horrible taste in my mouth thanks to that experience and I would've turned you down the moment you offered a third round. I sincerely hope someone reads this and relays it to your team, because you have serious work to do.