I received a take home assessment to analyze some data and build a ppt with my recommendations. The data they provided was real and I could tell based on personal info included in some fields.

Anyways, I built the ppt and saved as a pdf to send to the recruiter. She came back and asked me to send the ppt version. Can I politely decline? I don't want this to have turned into free labor for the hiring manager.

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Posting as :
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You are currently posting as works at

It's not that difficult to convert pdf to ppt

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I would not send the ppt version, unless they can explain why and what they need it for. They can read the PDF and convert to PPT, if needed. For purpose of their eveluation of your knowledge and skills, they have everything they need. I would stay clear and drop the shop whose real intention is for free consulting services.

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I had an interview with a boutique once. Sent a ppt and never heard back from the recruiter. I don’t do this anymore.

Ask for a reason

I had a take home last week and sent my recs in pdf for this exact reason

Thanks all for the thoughts. I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks giving it to them in ppt is a bad idea.

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