Run a paid, live work simulation.
Hiring for your agency? Learn how to design, prepare and run a paid, live work simulation before making an offer.
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Take it into your next hire.
The video uses a growth strategist as its worked example. Shape the exercise around the role you're hiring for.
Decide what you need to see.
Choose an important part of the role. Write down the technical understanding and behaviours you need to observe, then use consistent criteria across candidates.
Prepare the exercise.
Give the candidate a clear brief covering the context, task, time, tools, criteria and payment. Use authorised information or a realistic example they can inspect safely.
Watch them work.
Have someone who understands the work lead the session. Ask the candidate to explain their reasoning, record specific observations and identify what you still need to check.
See how it could fit your role.
Talk through the work, the evidence you need and your next hire.