On 10/29/24, I applied for a Social Media Manager role at Mithrl Inc. During a call with the CEO, he asked NO questions about the job but instead asked questions about Halloween costumes and invited me to a Halloween party. The CEO did not clarify that the party was part of the interview process nor that other women interviewing would be at the interview. I couldn’t attend due to COVID, and when I asked to reschedule a formal interview, he stated they’d met someone at the party whom the team liked, which was confusing since I didn’t know the party was part of hiring. This process felt like harassment and discrimination, as I was excluded for not attending due to illness. Other candidates had similar experiences, with the CEO making uncomfortable comments and encouraging engagement with the CO-CEO. The party location was asked to be kept secretive, with entry through an alley, raising safety concerns. The only men present were employees, while female candidates felt blindsided. This experience felt unsafe, discriminatory, and inappropriate.