​Compensation Discrepancy: Significant inconsistency between the CTC offered by the Talent Acquisition (TA) team and the figures presented by the hiring manager. ​ Aggressive Recruitment Tactics: The process felt rushed and high-pressure. There was an unprofessional insistence on a "commitment to join" before an offer was even finalized, including requests for screenshots of my official notice period. ​ Unprofessional Conduct: During the coordination phase, the TA recruiter openly complained about their own manager, which raised concerns regarding the internal work culture. ​ Vague Interview Standards: Technical rounds focused heavily on rote syntax and "book questions" rather than architectural thinking or system design, which felt outdated given the current AI-assisted development landscape. ​ Lack of Preparation: Interviewers appeared unprepared and struggled to move beyond a rigid script to discuss high-level design approaches or practical problem-solving. ​Note to Candidates: Be prepared for a disorganized hiring pipeline and ensure you have all compensation details in writing early on to avoid last-minute pivots.