krowley (10/31/2013)
You say not but all of us go through the same rigmarole.
This sounds like the justification to keep hazing traditions at schools. "Everyone here went through this hazing ritual so it is wrong of you to want to not have to be hazed."
Just because this is historically the way things have been done does not make it right or best.
As a geek, I want my systems to work as efficiently as possible, and the "find a job" system as at least I have experienced it does not work this way at all.
I think that you are being a little disingenuous here. An interview is what you make of it. If you feel that the interviewers are not suitable in their behaviour then walk in the comfort that they are extremely unlikely to be a good fit as colleagues in that company's environment. If it is like hazing then run. Perhaps it is uncomfortable because you are not a suitable fit for the given role.
Alternatives have been tried and some interview practices have changed accordingly but some very smart people have tried to come up with alternative methods and failed.
Also remember, it is often not the most particularly pleasant role for the interviewer(s) either. Sometimes knowing that can help those being interviewed.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!