Sage interview questions

I got a call from a recruiter to discuss a software development manager role. After answering some questions about my previous experience as a developer and manager, the recruiter asked me what wage I was looking to make. I replied, "Market rate, because I want what's both fair to the company and employee." The recruiter immediately started playing down their ability to compensate market rate, explaining that the position would like be at least $20k less. I had not even mentioned a number at this point, and the job listing was for an experienced professional in this role. I replied that there is more to compensation besides base salary and I'd need to see the company culture and entire compensation package. I did not get a call back. When I meet with other professional colleges after work, I mention this story as a way to get laughs. Sage is hilariously attempting to attract experienced 'talent' by giving the lowest bid, and then hoping someone is desperate enough to take it. I now know why all the ratings for Sage on Glassdoor are so low.

Applied online, received an email back scheduling a phone interview. Phone interview went well (interviewed with someone in the UK office), proceeded to give me a 'technical test'. I would say once I had completed the technical test the process was so delayed and unnecessarily long. SO many of the managers were on 'holiday' and decisions weren't made until they were back which in turn was a waiting game. After a phone interview, a technical test, a video interview and an in person interview, all in all the process took just over 2 months. I was interviewed by two Managers in the Austin location and I would say it was the most unprofessional interview I have had. I could tell they were running through the motions and they didn't seem to take anything in the interview seriously. Was not offered the job, I would consider everything a good experience minus the in-person interview.