I was interviewed by 2 people at once and they were extremely soft-spoken. I explained my qualifications and how I could assist them in achieving their objectives. I presented my portfolio (graphic design). After I answered each question in depth, there was complete silence afterwards. I was waiting for the next question, and waiting and waiting. Finally they asked me another question. Very awkward. They told me they wanted a designer who had an "eye for design". Don't all designers with 25 years of experience have an "eye for design"?
The feedback I received from my agent rep was that they felt I was an outstanding designer; that I explained in great detail the strategies of projects in my portfolio, but they felt I would be unable to communicate with other departments. My agent said it was a personality fit issue.
My advice to anyone interviewing with them, be extremely subdued. Do not show any personality, and be as vanilla as you can while selling yourself. Don't smile, and be very, very serious. My perception of the company is they are as stuffy as the business they are in.