1 external recruiter screen. 1 group interview. Then offer. The process was disorganised, with vague expectations and feedback. Interviewers showed little understanding of the role and domain, asking surface-level questions. “Fit” seemed to matter more than expertise. C-level involvement was performative, heavy on buzzwords. Overall: weak structure, low transparency, political emphasis, little focus on capability. All interviews were scheduled without key team members’ knowledge. Later revealed as a tactic to replace them. I was promised bonuses, teamwork, and proper processes. In reality: no bonuses, siloed teams, and even basic tools and processes were absent.