I received an invitation to participate in a group Zoom call, reminiscent of a webinar where participants could only observe, with everyone else hidden. Following the session, I was provided with a link to a HackerRank test focused exclusively on C++. Despite being told that actual proficiency in the language wasn't a strict requirement for the position we were also told that the test could only be taken in the C++ language. The examination comprised two sections: theoretical multiple-choice questions and practical coding tasks. Oddly, the coding questions didn't assess C++ knowledge but rather tested algorithmic understanding. Having not engaged with such fundamental concepts for years, I found the practical coding section particularly challenging. Adding to the frustration, the initial coding question, though ostensibly straightforward, was hindered by unclear phrasing. Moreover, some multiple-choice questions lacked proper code formatting, introducing an additional layer of difficulty in comprehension.