American Booksellers interview questions

Like the previous reviewer, I noted that this was a four-step process for a part-time role. First, I was asked to answer questions in a long-form format, then I had a screening call with the hiring manager, then a longer interview with the same hiring manager where they asked me the same questions again but this time listened more closely, maybe? Then I had a panel interview with three folks I would work with, and then finally met with two C-level executives. Mind you, this is a 25/hour per week position with below industry-average pay. They told me repeatedly that this would not transition to full-time, so it's not like you're working towards something. It was insulting and a little bit demeaning to be put through the process, and then call my references and then, nearly two weeks later, reject me as a candidate. Why bother my references if you're not giving me an offer? As a minority myself, I was asked how I furthered DEI by a white female. The majority of the higher level staff are, as the other reviewer said, white females.