The HR team and interviewer was professional and proactive in reviewing my resume and skills. After that, they decided to move forward with the interview and asked for my availability. I mentioned that I could be available on sat or after office hours or during lunch hours, and they were not okay with the sat or after office hours, they agreed for break time.
However, it seemed like they were expecting me to be either in the office or at home, equipped with all the necessary tools like a laptop and headphones. In my opinion, it would be better if interviews were scheduled on weekends to avoid such logistical issues.
before the interview, they inquired about my salary expectations. Unfortunately, they later I get to know that they were declining my profile due to a hidden budget issue, citing that my qualifications did not match the role requirements. However, I had clearly outlined my skills and experience in my resume, so this explanation seemed unclear.