In addition to a candidate’s knowledge-based competencies, many companies also check their time management skills by making them perform a specific assignment or take a test. — dpa
It's not uncommon in some industries for companies to give a potential new hire a specific assignment during the job application process to help them decide who should get the job. These can range from designing a logo to coming up with a social media strategy.
Here’s an overview of what these jobseekers should know going in:
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