writing samples Forum

[Anonymous User]

All of the firms I am interviewing with do not ask for writing samples at the screening interview. Do most eventually ask for a writing sample (at callbacks, maybe)?

[Renzo]

Probably not, but but bring one (to screening and callbacks) in case they do. Some (but not most) of the hiring folks I've talked to thought that writing samples were a waste, since the applicant has had infinite time to make it perfect. Those people won't ask, but others who think they are valuable might.

[Person]

Interestingly, I have found the shittier the firm, the more likely they are going to ask for one.

[Renzo]

Interestingly, I have found the shittier the firm, the more likely they are going to ask for one.

Yeah, I think the l33t firms assume everyone they'll hire is going to be a competent writer, but employers who are used to sorting wheat from chaff find writing samples important.