Do you think is a lot of work for an interview?

[Maria53]

I recently applied for a job and have been invited for an interview. I am told the interview will consist of a 10 min presentation using a PowerPoint slide I have created followed by me writing a press release and creating and updating spreadsheets.

I have done trial work, sometimes unpaid but most of the time I am paid for written work. Do you think this is a lot to be tested on in one interview?

When I was job hunting I used to hate assessment centres and tests but I grew to welcome them as I always did quite well and it was a further opportunity for mr to show my skills.

If it's just interviews it can all feel a bit random.

Not unusual for a professional-level role. Perhaps a bit much for an assistant role, but if it is in a competitive sector then pretty understandable.

This kind of thing annoys me far less than tediously long application forms where you have to fill in all your qualifications using dozens of drop-down menus!

In my view, above a certain level, applications should be sifted on a CV and application statement, then perhaps a telephone or Skype interview as the first round.

OP, I'm in the same boat as you, trying to get a marketing position, both of my interviews have been two stage and consisted of a presentation.

It's becoming rather irritating spending hours doing a presentation and then not getting the job. Another thing that is irritating is companies not having the decency to let you know you've been unsuccessful.

The most annoying thing about 2 stagers is having to take two separate periods of time off work. Last year I had to travel to another city to do an assessment centre, so full day off, only to be invited back with the final four to meet some big wigs (half day off) and then got a no. And they told the successful candidate on a Friday but kept me dangling over the weekend. You get used to it.

I am wondering if I can add a case study of previous work I have done with a client - or will that seem too braggy?

I just think as I'm making a point it would be good to add an example.

In the presentation I mean

Definitely!

Hi everyone - the employer disappeared for several weeks and I didn't have an interview with him. Since then I have seen the ad go back online with different pay and duties.

He has got in touch today apologising and asking me to come for an interview on Wed morning. Thoughts?

I spoke to a friend who is a recruiter. He says he thinks it shows them up as being amateurs. I tend to agree but a part of me is still interested due to the fact it's in the arts industry.

Go along, but I would be prepared to ask a couple of searching questions about why they have re-configured the role.

Go - people in the arts industry tend to make up the roolz as they go along. He's clearly interested in interviewing you, so definitely turn up.