As we were saying goodbye, the (male) partner looked me (female) up and down and commented that he appreciated my outfit and how my nails, jewelry, and portfolio all matched... *sigh* I think he was genuinely trying to be nice, but I was absolutely stunned that anyone in a leadership position wouldn't know better in the era of #metoo. I honestly almost said, "Oh, honey (some sarcasm of my own).... You need to take the "Don't get us sued training!" But I just thanked him and left, as I had already decided that if they did offer me the position, no way would I take it. I have honestly never experienced a more jarring, disjointed interview process in my 20 year professional career - it was nothing short of BIZARRE and incredibly unprofessional. I feel sorry for anyone who has to work with these people, especially the first two folks that I interviewed with (who were really smart and wonderful!), and for the other partners who are being subjected to such incompetence. I am sure they design buildings better than they run their company, but if the 2nd interview was any indication of where this firm is headed, beware!
