I was contacted by a recruiter specializing in placing people within the healthcare industry after he found my profile on LinkedIn. Northgate Technologies was his client. This recruiter had over twenty years of experience placing candidates, including at Northgate Technologies. After a detailed discussion about the role and how my background could potentially be a good fit, the recruiter submitted me to the company. He then informed me that the company wanted to speak with me. On the day of the interview, I was called by a woman who was hired into a leadership position within Northgate Technologies' Human Resources department in 2021. She had the responsibility of directing others in their HR department. Unfortunately, it was the most unprofessional interview I had ever had during my 25-year career. It was more of an interrogation. She spoke to me in a condescending and scolding tone and repeatedly asked me, “What made you think you’re a fit for this role, huh?” She kept repeating the word, “huh?” I could barely get a word in because she kept speaking over me. If she didn’t feel that I was right for the position, then she should have declined with the recruiter. When I looked up her background, I saw she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, so I feel that she should have known better how to talk to and relate to people. Ironically, the role that I was interested in required "Emotional Awareness". This, along with emotional intelligence and professionalism are crucial in any role, especially in HR and leadership positions, where managing interpersonal dynamics and maintaining a respectful environment are key responsibilities. I chalked it up to the company culture and her lack of maturity and emotional intelligence. It would not have been a good fit for me and my values and expectations, and I’m grateful that I learned that upfront.