too many companies are using the take home as an initial filter. twice now I've spent a couple days really polishing the assignment only to discover later that

too many companies are using the take home as an initial filter. twice now I've spent a couple days really polishing the assignment only to discover later that there is absolutely no chance we will work together well. at least make me _want_ the job before you start placing demands on my time and those of who I might provide as references.