European Association for Internation Education interview questions

EXPERIENCE: Two interview rounds and assignment. First: Interview with Comms Manager and HR Second: Interview with Comms Manager, Director, Senior Graphic Designer HR expressed enthusiasm after each interview. WHAT HAPPENED: Unfortunately, a job offer was retracted after I brought up salary preferences. I was originally interviewed (and told I would receive an offer) for a more junior position. I was then told that a more senior role I was "better suited" to had become available and they'd like to make an offer on this role instead. But I could choose. The offer would be sent that same day. Did I have any other questions? I decided to touch on salary. My expectations were in the same range as what they'd already offered. I said I hoped the offer would reflect the scope of (now senior) responsibilities. I hoped it would not be too far off what I made a year ago but that I also appreciated the fact that this is a non-profit. That, aside from the perks, I believe compensation is important. HR responded that they would like to see a past payslip. I went home expecting to receive a job offer as promised and instead heard nothing. I enquired about the offers and got an email: 'you made your salary expectations clear and we want to reconsider whether you fit into the team.' AFTERMATH: HR finally got back and said they would not proceed with my candidacy for either role as my mentioning salary expectations had made them realise I would not fit the team. I agree. Not a place I'd want to work. In conclusion: unprofessional and misleading handling of candidates and job specifications. Not a place for ambitious women, despite being a majority-women organisation.