Assessing a candidate\u2019s 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\u2019s no confusion about what is expected from the candidate.<\/p>\n
After the initial interview or a successful resume screening, if the role requires candidates to provide work samples or complete a practical assignment.<\/p>\n
Subject<\/strong>: [COMPANY NAME]: Work Samples Request for the [JOB TITLE] Position<\/p>\n
Hello [NAME],<\/p>\n
Thank you for your interest in the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME].<\/p>\n
We\u2019re 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].<\/p>\n
Please reply to this email with [NUMBER] of your strongest work samples in [FORMAT: links \/ PDF] by [DATE, TIME].<\/p>\n
Best regards,
\n[YOUR NAME]
\n[COMPANY NAME]<\/p><\/blockquote>\nOption 2: Take-Home Assignment Email Template<\/h3>\n
Subject<\/strong>: [COMPANY NAME]: Take-Home Assignment for the [JOB TITLE] Position<\/p>\n
Hello [NAME],<\/p>\n
Thank you for completing the initial stage of the selection process for the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME].<\/p>\n
The next step is a practical take-home assignment. It will help us assess your hands-on skills in [SKILLS \/ TECHNOLOGIES].<\/p>\n
\n
- Instructions and assignment brief: [DOCUMENT LINK]<\/li>\n
- Submission deadline: [DAY, DATE] at [TIME]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you have any questions while working on the assignment, feel free to reach out. I\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n
Good luck with the assignment!<\/p>\n
Best regards,
\n[YOUR NAME]
\n[COMPANY NAME]<\/p><\/blockquote>\nTip for Recruiters<\/strong>: Track the status of each take-home assignment in the candidate profile in PersiaHR ATS<\/a> to monitor the effectiveness of your hiring pipeline.<\/p>\n
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