Is it normal for a company to request a skills assessment? How extensive should this be before you’re giving away free work?

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It's not uncommon for that to happen. And in most such cases it makes sense and it's not an excessive amount of work. But you do hear some stories about people being asked to do more, even up to creating campaigns, and it can seem like some companies use an ostensible job opening as a way of soliciting free brainstorming.

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This is something I have really been on the fence about lately. I appreciate the a company wants to make sure you can do what you say you can, but do see a lot of instances where they are asking far too much for unpaid work. I do feel like once the job market is better this won’t be as prevalent.

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Some companies live by assessments. However, always research the type of assessment you are taking before you take it. It goes too far when the assessment becomes too personal and drives too deep into your life. However, if the other leaders in the company has taken it, you'll have to take it to. But study and research the type of assessment it is. Give yourself a chance to score high. Also make sure that there is no issue with it having a history of being culturally bias against certain groups of people.

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