Confluent Account Executive interview with a defense-sector role mismatch

My experience started with a recruiter who seemed supportive, but the initial description of the role, especially its stated focus on the defense sector, didn't match what I later heard from the interviewers. That mismatch made me wary of how clearly the role had been defined.

Once I entered the interviews, it was hard to pin down the day-to-day responsibilities and scope. Both conversations started about 10 minutes late, which added to my sense that the logistics and coordination weren't tight. I also received a survey before getting feedback or next steps, which felt backward and out of place.

Overall, I was left with more questions than answers because the role's stated focus and the actual expectations never came into clear alignment during the later rounds.

Location: United States. Overall feedback: Negative. Offer status: No offer.