I had two round interviews for a manager role recently, but the experience left me frustrated and disrespected. After going through 2nd round interview, I was abruptly told I was "not ready for a manager position" but that they’d be willing to proceed this process as an senior associate role instead. This approach is highly unprofessional. If they believed I wasn’t a fit for the manager role, that assessment should have been made before inviting me to interview—not after. Worse, it feels like a bait-and-switch tactic: they saw my senior-level certifications, skills, and experience, yet attempted to push me into a lower-tier role, likely to exploit my qualifications at a lower cost. A company that truly values talent would: - Be transparent about role expectations upfront. - Respect candidates' experience instead of downgrading them mid-process. - Offer fair compensation for skills, not try to undercut qualified professionals. Unfortunately, this experience reflects poorly on DGT’s hiring practices. I hope they reconsider how they treat candidates in the future.