I’m currently in cloud consulting and would really like to switch into a FAANG company. I was selected for interviews with Amazon, Facebook and Netflix but rejected after the first interview. I would really like to know what I’m doing wrong.. is there any services y’all use for interview prep or mock interview prep and feedback to better prepare?

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Was the first interview a recruiter screen?

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No I passed the recruiter screen got rejected after the next interview

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