[bobwaycott]

Not if it’s based on known job history, personal connection, or other factors that make a candidate known to the one offering. Interviews are typically a means of getting to know a candidate. If you already know them, there’s no need for interviews. I personally know quite a few devs I’d call up to chat about a job/project and give an immediate offer to if they were interested.

Admittedly, in the context of recruiters, it could be different, but doesn’t have to be. Personal relationships are a strong signal for many people.