Just had an interview and found out a case study would be part of the process. I told them everything sounds great but the case study is a deal breaker. They said no problem and would like to continue with the process. Stay strong and say no to free work!

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Bravo to you. Once found myself in the middle of an interview for a job that I was likely over-qualified for (but the salary was right) answering very specific questions about a business challenge the brand was facing. It was only after observing the interviewer taking obnoxiously copious notes that I realized I was basically being used as a free consultant. Shame on me for not being smarter, but lesson learned.

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For sure. That idea occurred to me as I was leaving. Just like when you have a confrontation with someone and think of the perfect thing to say...a day after the confrontation.

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