Pros: The HR Director is professional and engaging. The initial interview involved high-level strategy conversations and a genuine interest in my professional background. Cons: The positive momentum from HR was completely derailed during the video interview with the CEO. He arrived entirely unprepared, explicitly stating that he had not read my resume or cover letter, nor had he consulted with HR about my candidacy. The interview lacked substance; instead of discussing the role or my industry-specific marketing experience, the CEO spent the time asking basic questions and Ranting about my commute (which is less than 45 minutes). Despite my background—six years running a marketing department in this exact industry—he fixated on lower-level tasks rather than my leadership or strategic experience. Furthermore, he requested my portfolio, but tracking data confirmed he never even opened the link. To top it off, I received a generic rejection at 6:00 PM on a Friday stating my background wasn't "compatible," which felt like a direct insult given I met or exceeded every qualification in their own job posting. Advice to Management: The CEO needs training on professional interview tactics. Showing up without having reviewed a candidate’s materials is disrespectful of their time and damaging to the company’s reputation. If the CEO cannot commit to basic preparation, the interviewing process should be delegated to someone more capable of evaluating senior-level talent.