Applied for a Senior Product Manager role and completed detailed screening questions via email before being invited to a recruiter screening call. The conversation quickly shifted away from the role I had applied for and towards a vague "potential" future opportunity that couldn't be clearly explained. We even discussed a possible salary range, but there was no job description, no defined role, and no concrete next steps. I was told I would need to apply if the role became available. The whole experience felt more like a pipeline conversation than a genuine screening for the advertised position. If a role is no longer available or the discussion is exploratory, I'd much rather know that upfront. Candidates invest significant time preparing, and clear expectations would make for a much better experience. Unfortunately, I received no follow-up or update.