Interviewed for the Manager, Finance & Operations position and came away disappointed with the overall process. The experience felt very one-sided and heavily focused on extracting detailed operational and strategic recommendations rather than assessing qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. Several questions required extensive thought and consulting-level input around process improvements and organizational challenges, which made the interview feel more like unpaid advisory work than a collaborative hiring discussion. In addition, the overall tone of the interaction felt somewhat cold and disengaged, which made it difficult to feel enthusiastic about the opportunity. While the organization’s mission is meaningful, I would have appreciated a more structured and welcoming interview experience that balanced technical evaluation with genuine candidate engagement. Overall, the process left me feeling that a significant amount of preparation and insight was expected without much indication of reciprocal interest in the candidate.