Was just asked by Plaid to do a take home assignment that would typically take 1 week, and give a 1-hour presentation. This is after 4 interviews. I feel so exploited that they even ask us to do that! So I told them thanks, but no thanks. Happy to invest 1 hour prep + 1 hour prez but anything more is exploitative 🙏🏼👋🏻

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I did the same with Plaid when interviewing for a strategic finance role. Assignment was insanely detailed and easily would have taken 20 hours.

This is probably wishful thinking, but I hope that if enough people do this, it will make companies reign in their take homes a bit

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Can I ask you a few questions? I was also approached by a recruiter regarding this role.

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Was it expected that it takes you a full week to do the case exercise (agree, ridiculous and abusive), or they gave you a week to do a brief exercise (respectful of the fact that you have a job and are busy so giving you a week to find the time)

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If you read the above, it’s the former

Too much supply and limited demand. They’re doing this because they can! And some of them are likely ex- McK too! If it’s really worth it (compensation, fulfillment etc) go for it! I generally try to avoid herd mentality. It’s an indication you’ll be asked to do more for less, and if the industry cools down, you’ll be one amongst many looking for an exit! Struggle to get in, struggle on the way out!

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Well... I was asked to do a take home data challenge and a SQL test after ONE recruiter call. I spent the entire weekend on it so probably 15 hours of work. Guess what, It’s been three days and I hear no words from them. I specifically asked in the email that I’d appreciate if the recruiter could confirm receipt of my work...

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It's by design to see who's willing to cop it. So you've done them a favour by dropping out and validated the process.

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I had a total of 10 interviews, including a take home assignment, and a separate presentation to land a job at Salesforce. Do you want some cheese with that whine?

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They originally interviewed me for a lower position but after a few interviews they realized I'd be more suited for a senior position given my experience. The process wasn't the best though, I'll give you that. However, doing a take home assignment and 4 interviews is NBD

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What type of role? And your YOE?

Is it typical for biz ops to need a case study at all? I see case studies perhaps pertinent in strategy but besides that it’s meaningless

This is fairly typical for PE interviews

No one gets an offer after a take home. Congrats on being the wiser

I also got an offer after a take home

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