After applying online and uploading a resume, I received a call within a few weeks. The caller was the GM of the future location that is being built. She asked a few simple questions and set up a time for an interview for the upcoming week. She seemed nervous and not quite comfortable speaking with me on the phone. It sounded as if she were reading from a prompt and not at all authentic with her enthusiasm. At this point I was still interested in the job, but certainly deterred by our phone conversation. When I arrived for my scheduled interview, there were two managers. Another candidate and I took seats facing away from one another and were interviewed at the same time by our respective manager. This seemed more of a meat market than an authentic interview process. The manager introduced himself to me without making any eye contact and I was immediately uncomfortable with the process. "Tell me about yourself". He said, while looking down at a piece of paper. So I did. I gave him the usual slightly detailed version of me, including that I have extensive knowledge and background in reptiles and reptile husbandry. He perked up a little when I mentioned that. When I inquired about pay, he averted his eyes and stumbled on his words. He could not give me a straight answer when it came to certain vital information like: different management positions, the process of hiring, raises, assessments, duties and expectations. This very much discouraged me, and he seemed to be symbolic of this company culture in general. When I told him that without any sort of guarantee of pay, it was a risk I was not willing to take he seemed slightly irritated. He insinuated that because I was a college student I would not be a permanent employee.He made assumptions, and harshly stepped out of his professional demeanor.
