I'm sorry that happened to you, I've dealt with the same kinds of things. It sucks when bad interviewers block good candidates. In my case I assure you that's

I'm sorry that happened to you, I've dealt with the same kinds of things. It sucks when bad interviewers block good candidates. In my case I assure you that's not what happened though. When the candidate realized he was faltering on too many questions about skill #2 (really basic questions) he started talking about how he was currently reading an introductory book on it and how he was excited to work somewhere where he can apply it. Oh yeah, and he claimed on his resume that he had been applying it at his current job.