FAANG, where I failed the phone screen largely due to the interviewer having a thick accent on top of him using a speakerphone that made things worse. That's w

FAANG, where I failed the phone screen largely due to the interviewer having a thick accent on top of him using a speakerphone that made things worse. That's why they only hire the top 0.2 percent - for their "communication skills". And for their awareness of the pros and cons of key technologies. Like speakerphones. Had a friend refer me to the FAANG he works at, but was ignored. Which is kind of an internal FU to that employee, right? Bet they'll never do that again. And as to the take-homes: In both cases I got exceptional marks, but also took far more than the supposedly "few hours" they said. As these companies must be perfectly aware of, on some level.