I had an interview with CEO. While the role itself was interesting, the interview experience was disappointing. A significant portion of the discussion focused on concerns about contractor fraud, abuse, and trust issues rather than my experience, accomplishments, or plans for the role. The CEO frequently interrupted answers, appeared dismissive of alternative viewpoints, and created an adversarial atmosphere rather than a professional discussion. Instead of feeling evaluated on my qualifications, I left the process feeling distrusted and questioned. Overall, the experience felt unnecessarily confrontational and did not reflect the level of professionalism I would expect from a leadership interview.