Worst recruiter experience ever!
Process started early 2022
Recruiter(UK based) connected with me over a screening call. Gave a salary estimate based on my yoe. But kept on saying you might get better salary based on interviews.
Block 1 - 2 interview
Sync call with HR - came back with same salary estimate and pretended that they came with this number after interview feedback. And again, said these numbers can go up
Block 2 - 2 interviews
Offer - offered the lower end of the range.
Reasoning- you will need to learn technologies like AWS.
Common! AWS is a tool, not a skill.
Upon negotiation : very rudely said take it or leave it!
And I left it!
My advice : Be transparent and respectful.