Getting rejected from FAANG companies at final stages. Any tips on how to prepare?

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dalydog

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dalydog
Sep 1, 2021 21 Comments

The last two years I was a contractor at Google. I interviewed for a full time role. HC requested a follow up interview, which I did, and I was rejected after. I took a CTH job at Amazon, interviewed for FTE, and again, was rejected. I was pretty surprised at Amazon’s rejection because I felt like I nailed the interview but took it with stride.

Just the other day, I had a final round interview with AirBnb. Many of the questions were the standard Silicon Valley behavioral/analytical questions. The interview felt much better than the other ones at G and A and I thought I answered them well. The team was very welcoming. I was really hoping for good news but just found out from the HM that I was rejected. She told me they ultimately needed someone with more experience and to reapply again in 6-12 months.

Next week, I have my final round interview for a FTE role with Facebook. Most of these companies don’t provide feedback and I’ve done the best I can to learn on my own through self reflection how I could answer questions better but I really have no clue where I am missing the mark. There’s clearly something I’m doing wrong that I am not aware of.

Does anyone have any tips or insights?

Thanks I’m advance!

Non-tech
5 years of experience
TC 170

#tech #interviews#hr @facebook

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TOP 21 Comments
  • New / Eng
    ccp_bot

    New Eng

    ccp_bot
    Continue the good work. Soon you’ll have a breakthrough.
    Sep 1, 2021 1
    • Amazon
      dalydog

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      dalydog
      OP
      Thank you very much. It’s discouraging to get rejection after rejection but that helps put things in perspective. This helped me feel more confident. Thanks so much!
      Sep 1, 2021
  • Airbnb
    xoped

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    xoped
    The final round is always the hardest. I did lots of interviews, was repeatedly rejected at the final rounds and then got a series of successes. You only need 1-2 successes and there are many companies to go after.

    Just apply more and eventually you’ll get something great.
    Sep 1, 2021 4
  • What have we become! OP is asking us not to be harsh!

    How did we come to this point?

    I bet every harsh commenter would be nice if met in person!
    Sep 1, 2021 2
    • Amazon
      dalydog

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      dalydog
      OP
      Haha I mentioned in another post that my mother died suddenly while I was interviewing with Google and someone from Snap basically told me I just need to suck it up and stop looking for sympathy so I’m still a little shell shocked from that.
      Sep 1, 2021
    • OP, you're a legend and I have no doubts you will achieve all happiness in your life
      Sep 17, 2021
  • Yahoo
    yOjl47

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    yOjl47
    It’s hard to tell, but sometimes it’s just luck. It sounds bad, but sometimes they just want to see that YOE.

    Of all those there, I think you have the best shot at FB. They seem to get people in. I knew some sourcers from all over and they seemed to get right into FB. Although there seems to be a short shelf life.
    Sep 1, 2021 1
  • Google
    whl🐳

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    whl🐳
    If you’re getting to final rounds, its probably situational rather than you. Recruiting a number game, apply to a bunch more.
    Sep 1, 2021 0