I think a lesser mentioned topic about interviewing is that the expectations / rigor of the interview vary parabolically based on the tenure of the position and

I think a lesser mentioned topic about interviewing is that the expectations / rigor of the interview vary parabolically based on the tenure of the position and how many years of experience you have. For instance, even if the interview prompt doesn't change - an interview for a mid to senior position expects far better communication and execution than that of a NCG interview etc etc. This is sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy for people with more than 2-3 years of experience who don't perform well or haven't grown.