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“Please refer to my portfolio link: ______. My hourly / day/ project rate is $___.__
This is the truth.
Hell nah
They’re more and more common, especially for in-house (and even more so start-up) roles. I gently push back and suggest an actual freelance project if they aren’t sure from my book and interviews, but FWIW, most candidates are doing them.
Wait this isn’t for an unpaid internship?
Agree with SC2.
I’ve been paid and also done it free.
I’ve landed some of my dream jobs by doing a free test round. Just had to write a few tweets to gain sense of humor, and honestly didn’t mind.
But then I’ve also done complete campaigns for free and vowed to never do that again.