Varun's response indicates a lack of engagement and professionalism, as he requests a "concise rule" without providing any context or specific areas of interest. This approach can come across as dismissive of the detailed information provided by the interviewer. The benchmark response, in contrast, is polite and demonstrates a willingness to engage further by asking for a summary of the key responsibilities and essential skills for the role. Varun could improve by expressing appreciation for the information shared and then asking for a more focused summary on specific aspects that interest him. A more effective response could be, "Thank you for the detailed overview! Could you please summarize the key responsibilities and essential skills for the IT Director role?"