I applied to a job a little over a month ago and had the initial screening the following week.

I thought it went great, but didn’t hear back from them until 2 weeks later asking me to complete a lengthy assignment (it took me 3 and a half days to complete the assignment.)

They told me the next steps would be to complete the assignment and then the following week meet with the CEO.

It’s been almost a week since I handed in and I still haven’t heard anything.

Thoughts?

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They used your interview assignment as free labor.

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I would hold their feet to the fire however by confronting them.

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Maybe: "We've gone through XY&Z steps. What else do you need to make a hiring decision this week?"

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Whether they used you to get a job done, or used an actual job as your interview process, you should be compensated and informed of your results. Seems like an unusual, non-typical interview tactic but maybe not in your line of work. And they didn't tell you anything in advance for fear of element of suprise forfeiture.

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This is happening more and more. I've had interviews asking me to complete a 30/60/90 day plan, a business plan, and a Mission. All for free labor and ideas that were never going to amount to a job.

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Be patient. There's a lot of applicants these days. Don't give up.

Be very forceful and direct. If you want this job close them as you would a client. If they want a presentation they may be looking for ideas. Whatever the interview process should not be more than 2 weeks for most sales position. You either have the experience passion and skill sets or you don't.

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