General Dynamics Information Technology Software Engineer interview experience

The recruiter and I connected, and the conversation initially felt professional and aligned with my background—especially since it matched prior government contracting experience with the clearance the role required. Salary expectations also seemed to track what I’d shared.

Then the tone shifted when they asked how much experience I had. I answered honestly—over 15 years—and the recruiter reacted in a way that made it obvious I was perceived as being too experienced, or “overqualified.” The rest of the call became awkward and rushed, and I got taken off the phone quickly.

Not long after, I