India, Aug. 11 -- A jobseeker recounted facing the "rudest phone screening ever" where a recruiter's behaviour quickly went from mildly uncomfortable to outright aggressive. The post, which gained attention on Reddit, sparked a debate over hiring managers' behaviours with potential clients.

Sharing his experience on Reddit, the man said the screening call began in a fairly routine manner after he had submitted his CV. The recruiter asked standard questions about his background, work experience and skills. While the caller's tone was "very loud and aggressive" from the outset, the man said he ignored it until the conversation took an inappropriate turn.

According to the post, the recruiter began asking personal questions, including "Are ...