I recently interviewed with Iron Mountain, and unfortunately, my experience was both uncomfortable and unprofessional—prompting me to withdraw from the process entirely.
The interview was scheduled with two panelists who, from the outset, kept their cameras turned off. This made the interaction feel extremely impersonal and awkward—almost as though I was speaking to two ghosts. In today's professional landscape, especially for virtual interviews, basic video presence from the panel goes a long way in establishing rapport and mutual respect. Sadly, that courtesy was not extended.
What was most concerning, however, was the unexpected and inappropriate request from one of the panelists to show a live view of my room via my laptop camera. At the time, I was taking the call from a meeting room at my office and explained that this was not feasible. To accommodate their request, I even offered to reschedule the interview for later that evening from my home, where I could comply, even though I found the nature of the request quite intrusive. They accepted the rescheduling.
Most disturbingly, I later realized that the session had been recorded without my prior consent or notification—something that is not only unethical but also raises serious privacy concerns. Recording an interview without informing the candidate is a clear violation of professional standards and, in some jurisdictions, may even breach legal boundaries.
Altogether, the lack of transparency, the disregard for privacy, and the unprofessional conduct of the interviewers made it clear that this was not an organization I would feel comfortable working with.
As a senior-level professional, I value integrity, mutual respect, and clear communication—none of which were reflected in this experience. I hope the company takes this feedback seriously and reevaluates its interview protocols and panelist training moving forward.