I had an interview where I was told it would take up to a month before I would hear back regarding next steps. That timeline felt unnecessarily long for a first-round interview. During the interview, the HR representative was chewing gum, which came across as unprofessional. In addition, there were a few strange and, frankly, inappropriate comments that made the atmosphere feel less serious than expected. Overall, the experience left me with doubts about the company’s culture and professionalism.