I recently went through a screening interview with the HR Director at Novexco and unfortunately, it was not a positive experience. Instead of arranging a call via email as most companies do, I received a surprise call out of the blue. Without any prior notice or time to prepare, I was asked standard HR screening questions, including why I wanted to work for the company. Since I had applied to the role over 3 weeks ago, providing candidates with notice and preparation time would have allowed for a more meaningful and productive conversation. Additionally, I was asked about my salary expectations but was told that the company could not disclose the budget for the role at this point. This lack of transparency, combined with the unstructured approach to scheduling interviews, reflects poorly on the company's professionalism and organization.