Had a call with an ESD for an open role on a large account. Think the call went well, but he wants a writing sample.

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Yes very normal. This has happened to me several times. Its usually not a big deal! I don't mind sending one over.

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They always want something. Seriously, I've been asked for things that have taken a serious chunk of my time before. Just be happy it's something that simple.

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Yeah it happens more often now...I think it's just to check how you communicate things really

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