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Assessments, and the future of work.

Guides for hirers and candidates on running candidate-first take-homes — designing them well, competing in them fairly, and hiring on proven capability instead of resumes.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Pudding Team

Assessing Writers with Paid Samples

Voice and tone are difficult to assess from a generic portfolio. Paid writing samples tailored to your industry are the best way to ensure a stylistic match.

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Pudding Team

Evaluating Marketing Strategy through Paid Tasks

Digital marketing is performance-driven, but hiring based on past metrics can be misleading. A paid take-home assignment helps you gauge their strategic thinking and creativity.

Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Pudding Team

Structuring a Paid Design Audition

Paid Graphic Design Test Projects

Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Pudding Team

Effective Code Challenges for Real World Skills

Avoid the trap of generic algorithmic puzzles. To find the best engineers, test for the actual work they will be doing through paid, time-boxed coding tasks.

Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Pudding Team

Case Studies as Paid Interviews

For roles in operations, product management, or strategy, the ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly is paramount. Paid case studies are the tool of choice.