Many job seekers want to get through the interview process as quickly and pain-free as possible. When your interview process includes hurdles like a skills test, background check and panel interview, it makes sense to wonder if it’s all really necessary. The easiest interview may not be the best for job seekers. Here are three things about the interview process that may be arduous for job seekers but really do benefit them: 1. Difficult interviews. Believe it or not, enduring a hard interview can mean higher job satisfaction down the road. Read more.