Does anyone still give writing tests to candidates? What are some good questions to include?

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I would give (and have in the past been given) a short writing assignment that reflects a typical task that’s part of the job. Press release announcing launch of X, reactive statement about X, speech for X.

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I was given a short writing test, but it consisted of taking an already written piece and summarizing it as web content. I also helped hire a position with a writing test - the position was for a content manager, and we gave them a fact sheet and had them write an article on it. This was in person, they had 45 minutes before interviewing with us.

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This is wholly dependent on the level of staffer.

For entry levels, I used this:
“Congratulations, you’ve just been appointed (Title) at (Agency). Write a press release announcing your appointment.”

For mid-levels in healthcare I’ve given them a journal article and asked them to write a release about the study.

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Yes! I work in consumer/lifestyle so I have them write a pitch pitching themselves for the job. It’s always so fun - you get a sense of their writing style immediately. They know the topic and they either have fun with it or it’s meh. If they’re a good writer they should be able to pitch anything.

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A timed crisis comms response plan to a client-specific emergency that affected the public — where my screen was recorded so my director could see my thought process as I typed it out.

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I give an extensive writing test and have candidates edit a very dense legal alert to see if they can make it sing. Test also includes fixing sentences, spelling and writing a press release.

Depends on the role and responsibilities of the position and what type of company it’s for. Can help with some examples with more insight!

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