SparklyWalrus
SparklyWalrus

Design assignments are killing me

Why does everyyyy company wants us to do their assignments, like WTF is my portfolio not enough of a proof of work for you? I worked my ass of on my portfolio. I apply to tons of company at the same time so if every company starts to give their assignment we will focking die with a mental illness

6mo ago
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TwirlyNoodle
TwirlyNoodle

Don’t do it, smart companies doesn’t ask for it.

SparklyWalrus
SparklyWalrus

that’s not true, the best of the best companies are asking for assignments

SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean

They're not the best then

SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean

Don't do them

QuirkyBagel
QuirkyBagel

Does it work? Like not doing the assignment?

SparklyWalrus
SparklyWalrus

it definitely does if you don’t want to job

ZestySushi
ZestySushi
Tide6mo

Ask them, if I can do Whiteboarding round.

Maybe you can be a fresher, so I don’t recommend to very choosy with this market conditions.

But in 2024, any company which gives assignment round is not worth joining for.

But yeah, if you don’t have any choice ignore this advice

DizzyMochi
DizzyMochi

What is your yoe?

SparklyWalrus
SparklyWalrus

almost 2 years

BubblyPenguin
BubblyPenguin
Student6mo

Some companies are giving their clients work to do in a week time, and asks figma design link with full access, They will do the hand off and ghost you without giving any feedbacks

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