Assessing a candidate’s practical skills is a key part of the recruitment process when reviewing a portfolio or assigning a practical task. The email should include clear, detailed instructions so there’s no confusion about what is expected from the candidate.
After the initial interview or a successful resume screening, if the role requires candidates to provide work samples or complete a practical assignment.
Subject: [COMPANY NAME]: Work Samples Request for the [JOB TITLE] Position Hello [NAME], Thank you for your interest in the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME]. We’re currently reviewing your resume and would like to take a closer look at some of your previous projects to better understand your experience and skills in [SPECIFY SKILLS]. Please reply to this email with [NUMBER] of your strongest work samples in [FORMAT: links / PDF] by [DATE, TIME]. Best regards, [YOUR NAME] [COMPANY NAME]
Subject: [COMPANY NAME]: Work Samples Request for the [JOB TITLE] Position
Hello [NAME],
Thank you for your interest in the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME].
We’re currently reviewing your resume and would like to take a closer look at some of your previous projects to better understand your experience and skills in [SPECIFY SKILLS].
Please reply to this email with [NUMBER] of your strongest work samples in [FORMAT: links / PDF] by [DATE, TIME].
Best regards, [YOUR NAME] [COMPANY NAME]
Subject: [COMPANY NAME]: Take-Home Assignment for the [JOB TITLE] Position Hello [NAME], Thank you for completing the initial stage of the selection process for the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME]. The next step is a practical take-home assignment. It will help us assess your hands-on skills in [SKILLS / TECHNOLOGIES]. Instructions and assignment brief: [DOCUMENT LINK] Submission deadline: [DAY, DATE] at [TIME] If you have any questions while working on the assignment, feel free to reach out. I’ll be happy to help. Good luck with the assignment! Best regards, [YOUR NAME] [COMPANY NAME]
Subject: [COMPANY NAME]: Take-Home Assignment for the [JOB TITLE] Position
Thank you for completing the initial stage of the selection process for the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME].
The next step is a practical take-home assignment. It will help us assess your hands-on skills in [SKILLS / TECHNOLOGIES].
If you have any questions while working on the assignment, feel free to reach out. I’ll be happy to help.
Good luck with the assignment!
Tip for Recruiters: Track the status of each take-home assignment in the candidate profile in PersiaHR ATS to monitor the effectiveness of your hiring pipeline.
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