[JustMatthew]

Spot on daenz. As with everything, as long as people (if we can call those who work in HR people - see: 'note' below) allow consideration and thoughtfulness to guide their policies and practices, things will usually be agreeable for all involved.

Speaking from experience, shooting 1~2 very detailed hypothetical situations (i.e. 'homework') to a candidate 1 hour prior to their interview and asking them to think of responses to a few 'hard questions' that they will be asked to 1) answer and 2) explain their reasoning during the interview tends to work well. This usually reduces candidate anxiety, helps the evaluating committee get a better look at the candidate's approach to problem solving and validates (or not) their previous experiences, and improves the flow and time management of interview itself.

Note: I'm a senior recruitment manager within the corporate HR Team of a Korean Engineering & Construction firm