Reasons why I think interviews are unfair…

As an employer, all our interviews are held in the pub 🍻

If you answer honestly but they see it as "wrong" then it just shows that you wouldn't be a good fit there. It may seem awful at the the time but they're doing you a favour in the long run as any future issues would likely lead to conflict.

You want a workplace where you feel valued and agree with their policies, not just anywhere that will take you then be constantly headbutting nonsense bureaucracy.

are you a man or a woman?

I once had to fill out a personality test for a telemarketing job way back when. The interviewer/boss didn't like my answers. So he told me to take the test again and answer the questions again (wanting me to answer differently this time) and that he would hire me then. I looked at him and I gave him that squinty look you give when people say and/or do really dumb things, and then I laughed at him and told him no thanks and left. 😂😂😂😂

I've heard about some really stupid questions that are sometimes asked during interviews. Things like, "if you were an animal, what would you be?" That's something one would ask a kindergartner.

I assume they are trying to ascertain an applicant's personality type, and trying to determine how well a person will mesh with the workplace culture (meaning how willing they would be to submit to office politics and other nonsense). It's all mind-games.

depending on height of the position, you are first vetted by AI via your resume.
if you didnt have the experience or education required, you would already be rejected.

if you GOT the interview, your chances are great. it's how you control the interview - not them - that makes all the difference.
I suppose women sit there and answer questions as asked.
Men, at least the alpha leader types, take control and INTERVIEW the company to see if they will like working there.
It's a difference in approach that makes you stand out as special or more.

Just sitting there answering questions they ask puts you on the field with the rest. nothing special.
An interview is your chance to rise above.

How seriously any potential employer takes the interview depends on the job. If you're looking for a "low-skill" position, what they're looking is someone who'll show up on time, be civil, wear inoffensive clothing, and who won't present unreasonable demands or smell of anything undesirable. If you're looking for a customer service position, they're probably judging your looks, and are absolutely looking for someone who can hide their real self and present the sort of artificial facade they want. And if they're hiring for a job that requires critical thinking or problem-solving, hopefully they'll present you with problems to solve, and care about that more than your clothes.

What can I say, the process sucks, nobody likes doing it, but just remember that all the other people who are also applying for the same positions also hate being interviewed, and are just as fallible and insecure as you are. And so is the person doing the interviews.

Life isn't fair. Get over it. - Bill Gates