I would argue 'No'. The candidate wants a job. The employer wants an employee. They are BOTH investing their resources (time, money, opportunity cost) to ach

I would argue 'No'. The candidate wants a job. The employer wants an employee. They are BOTH investing their resources (time, money, opportunity cost) to achieve their respective goals. The employee doesn't want to attend interviews any more than an employer doesn't actually want to hold them; they'd both much rather skip to the end, but the whole process is a necessary evil for both parties. I certainly don't agree with the rudeness, mind.