HR is staffed with women, who only want the PERFECT candidate.
Worse, I was once even rejected because I used a comparison, and was told I used the answer to "beat up on my ex." No, I didn't. And you don't even know her. It was an EXAMPLE, and we are friends. They also never asked direct questions, but rather wanted you to answer the question they were THINKING, not the question asked.
I KNEW when I walked in that I was in trouble when I saw the people who were going to be interviewing me.
@RoninGrey ALWAYS ask to clarify the question. Ask, "I'm not sure I understand your question. What *specifically* are you inquiring? Which line item on my resume can I clarify for you?
You see? It puts the ball back in their court. If they are phishing then they are called out and will ask a better question. If they press the issue you can always *answer the question you wish they would have asked*. Word your answer in such a manner that it highlights your positive skills.
@sardonicsmile Anyway, the point is that I got the impression from my interactions with them that they were just LOOKING for a reason to not hire a raccoon with facial hair who carried himself confidently and was enthusiastic and welcoming rather than insecure and apologetic. It always took them a week longer than promised to do a single step to get me in there for the interview. They were terrible to deal with. HR was just as shitty as at my previous employer last year. Outright incompetence.
