Consider that a dodged bullet. There will always be people smarter than us, but that doesn't give them the right to treat us in a demeaning or disrespectful manner.
Do you feel confident about your skills and abilities? If not, think about areas where you need to deepen your skills and pursue training on your own. Work on feeling confident about what you do know. Some response in that situation could be:
-I have some basic knowledge in that area. How is that xyz concept applied in position I am interviewing for?
- I'm interested in learning more about xyz and have recently done some online research (or taken a class, or attended a seminar, or something of that nature), but bring it back to "how will I apply that skill in this position?" or I didn't see that a a required skill in the job description, but I have been interested in learning more. In what capacity is that used here?
Never give your power over to someone who is a bully (I know its easier said than done). But, if he was that rude and disrespectful in the interview, you definitely don't want to work there. Rudeness is the weak person's imitation of strength.
When someone tries to trigger you by insulting you, take a breath and switch off your ego. Just remember, if you are easily offended, you are easily manipulated.
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