I had an interview with a startup CEO, and I think I dodged a bullet.

https://preview.redd.it/k76op7zs42xf1.png?width=1794&format=png&auto=webp&s=4429e42605df25058619749750b9590aa55c6358 I had a 25-minute interview with the British CEO of a London-based star

https://preview.redd.it/k76op7zs42xf1.png?width=1794&format=png&auto=webp&s=4429e42605df25058619749750b9590aa55c6358 I had a 25-minute interview with the British CEO of a London-based startup and this is the rejection email I received. He asked me about feedback I've received and implemented from a colleague, which I answered, and if there's someone who might think I'm not suitable for the role. I'm unsure of what answer he was looking for for that question, but I answered with something to the effect of, "Since I worked in the industry of this role, I don't think anyone would object to me getting the position. I'm happy to give you references of people that have worked with me to support that." He also asked me, "What's something you do better than anyone else?" I just find these to be really mediocre questions to assess a candidate's personality and ability to do a role. I don't think a CEO should be leading the charge of hiring, but I think this is a common phenomenon in startups? And I finished that interview feeling uneasy. He didn't ask me anything about my skills. I considered withdrawing my application, but wanted to see how it'd play out. Working with him sounds exhausting.