I once had a phone screen for a full stack SWE position where the interviewer was laser focused on the fact that I had previously held the title "web developer". The entire interview was spent defending myself from accusations that web developers "don't write code", or that "they're more about design" etc, while my resume described past job duties that were a 1:1 match with the JD. The canned "we'll be in touch shortly" was said with a chuckle and I never heard back from them.
At the time, I was in desperate need of a new job or else have to leave the country, so it hurt to be dismissed so readily.
These days I'd be more inclined to excuse myself early, but on the other hand, who's to say that this one person is representative of the company and their culture? Maybe they're a recent hire. Maybe I would have enjoyed the subsequent interviews. My only regret is that I didn't share my experience with someone else at that company.
At the time, I was in desperate need of a new job or else have to leave the country, so it hurt to be dismissed so readily.
These days I'd be more inclined to excuse myself early, but on the other hand, who's to say that this one person is representative of the company and their culture? Maybe they're a recent hire. Maybe I would have enjoyed the subsequent interviews. My only regret is that I didn't share my experience with someone else at that company.