The interview process doesn't work for some because it's a gross power imbalance where the interviewee has no control. The interviewee suffers at the whims of t

The interview process doesn't work for some because it's a gross power imbalance where the interviewee has no control. The interviewee suffers at the whims of the interviewer. Some interviewers enjoy their temporary power over people who are normally not in a position of no power. The interviewee has no recourse for whatever power trip the interviewer throws at him. Many programmers hate not being in control and get anxious at the prospect. The process is doubly hard for introverts, who may be brilliant in the quiet time when alone, but who fail miserably when suddenly put in a position of an extrovert selling themselves. It's unnatural and upsetting. I feel this is different than in almost all social interactions, such as working with clients or participating in meetings. There is more equality and control in those kind of negotiations.