The Problem With (Unpaid) Interview Take Home Projects

This week's Amplify Talent Briefing includes Redefining Work podcast joins the LinkedIn Podcast Network, interview home projects fails on blast, Google's DEI gains, why lawyers love AI chatbots, CEO self-assessments, how to check references, rethinking the 9 box, and more.

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Lars Schmidt
February 20, 2024

Kicking this newsletter off with some big news. The Redefining Work Podcast has joined the LinkedIn Podcast Network! šŸŽ§

The LinkedIn Podcast Network is a platform where leading voices in the professional world converge. Itā€™s home to a range of thought-provoking shows, now including Redefining Work.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in my journey to explore the ever-evolving landscape of work and careers. Learn more in this announcement post or the podcast below. āœŒšŸ¼

Announcing: Redefining Work Joins the LinkedIn Podcast Network ā€” Amplify Talent

In this season 11 premiere episode, I walk current and new listeners through what to expect from the show, including topics, format, guests, and some new ways to connect and engage directly with our audience.

amplifytalent.com/podcast-episodes/announcing-redefining-work-joins-linkedin-podcast-network

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ā¶ One Big Thing

Remember when Glassdoor was the spot employers worried about employees and candidates sharing negative reviews?

Not any more.

Over the past several months, weā€™ve seen a range of platforms from TikTok to X with viral posts about negative experiences, including layoffs, interviews, and early morning meetings.

This weekā€™s viral post involves a product candidate shining a light on shady practices with unpaid interview projects.

If youā€™re currently asking candidates to do multiple rounds of unpaid work samples - watch this and consider the 3M views on X and LinkedIn.

Then, you might want to rethink that process.

šŸ“This Weekā€™s Top Stories

  • Why are tech layoffs continuing? Mark Zuckerberg shares his take with Morning Brew [read]

  • In the face of DEI backlash, Google is making gainsā€¦ [read]

  • ā€¦and Zoom? Not so much [read]

  • AI chatbots are the future! Or are they? [read]

  • A look at how CEOs evaluate their own success today [read]

āœØ Workplace Innovation

  • Case study: How EY uses AI to narrow 5 million applicants to 140,000 hires [read]

  • If you do reference checks, youā€™ll want to bookmark this [read]

  • A new way to think about 9-box talent reviews [read]

  • Read this to elevate your quality of hire [read]

Ready to level up your people team?

Learn more about Amplify Talentā€™s HR Executive Search services, leadership development community, Redefining Work Podcast, Redefining HR book, or book Lars to speak at your next event.

šŸ‘€ Eye Candy

Ever wonder how FAANG+ companies make their money? Hereā€™s a breakdown [HT to Anthony Onesto for the share]

šŸŽ§ Ear Candy

A great window into how collecting ideas and inspiration fuels growth.

ā€ŽThe Next Big Idea Daily: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success on Apple Podcasts

ā€ŽShow The Next Big Idea Daily, Ep How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success - Feb 19, 2024

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-big-idea-daily/id1666681752?i=1000645842609

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