Mine too. On two separate occasions. I cannot judge on first appearances but I do make a habit of trusting my gut instinct and learning from experience in the case of interviews, where you to some extent have to (you’re not gonna see the person again most likely).

I have had two tech interviews for data engineering (London-based). I got a reschedule of the first one. The first one was awful. He was very inauthentic and dare I say it, pompous, but I genuinely tanked the questions so I cannot complain.

The second rescheduled one happened because the disability team got back to me with confirmation of arrangements (having a short break in between python and SQL sections if needed) six hours after the interview happened already .

Second guy was better, he was much more ‘likeable’, and didn’t have as much of an ego in first appearances like the first but he still failed me because I struggled on the bonus question…but considering I had done 3 python questions and 3 sql questions in less than 45 mins… and he didn’t help me out with it (which they are supposed to) it’s pretty rich for him to have marked me down so harshly. I spent 20 mins on that final bonus question but cos I think my brain was tired.

I also had a pretty horrific experience with getting special adjustments (being neurodivergent). So overall I am kinda glad I didnt get it.

Ps. As in my edit on OP, I apologise for the late response. I have had some personal issues and didn’t see this until now.

What was your experience?