Task interviews come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the nature of the role and what skills the employer is looking to assess. Below are some helpful tips and tricks to ace your task interview and make a lasting impression! 💥
Task interviews is a common method used by companies to assess a candidates suitability for a role, and can very depending on what skills and/or experience the company wants to focus on. There is a number of different ways in which task interviews can look, most commonly in the form of written, technical or personality tests. 🤓
→ It is crucial that you research the company ahead of completing any interview task. The context of the exercise will make a lot more sense if you're commercially aware of the product and what they specialise in. Take a look on the company's website, download their app (if applicable) or check out their social medias to get a feel for who they are as an employer. This is also a great opportunity for you to do some research into the company prior to completing the task, so you can make an informed decision on if the company is right for you! 🤝
→ Take your time to read the task you've been given. It's really important to show employers you can follow instructions and that you've set aside time to complete this task, so don't rush straight into it. Remember, you'll be given a deadline - make the most of it! Similarly, you'll want to demonstrate to employers that you've made an effort to complete the task to a high standard, so make sure you're genuinely putting in the work to make an impact.
→ If the task involves demonstrating your written communications, it's essential that your spelling, punctuation and grammar is excellent!! We can't stress enough how important it is to double, or even triple, check your task before sending it off to the employer. Similarly, make sure your work is consistent throughout; this highlights key skills, such as time management and diligence.
→ Ask questions! A great feature we have (among many others 👀) is that you can communicate with employers directly via our Platform. If you've been requested for an interview, but have a few burning questions before sitting down to complete it, send the employer a message or email. This will give you more confidence when completing the task, and it'll show the company you're taking the task seriously. Double win!
✅ Take your time to read the instructions
✅ Research the company to know it's the right fit for you
✅ Make an effort
✅ Triple check your written communications!!
✅ Ask questions if you're feeling stuck
❌ Forget to prepare
❌ Rush it
❌ Forget to check your work for grammatical errors
❌ Go off on tangents, try to keep your answers clear and concise
❌ Miss the deadline