I agree that job interviews are awful. Since I became an independent contractor, I have found them to be much better. No more questions about strengths and weaknesses, what would you do if....... or ridiculous hypothetical questions. Questions are usually based around a description of client need and then asking for examples of where you have met that need previously.

This is a much better approach and leads to a much better outcome. I don't understand why interviews for permanent roles don't take this form also?