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Why You Should Offer Unpaid Trial Projects in Hiring
Episode 108 of Hiring & Firing examines the controversial practice of unpaid trial projects as a hiring tool. Lucas and Luna discuss a real case: a marketing agency that reduced bad hires by 35 percent after introducing a one-day paid trial project for final-round candidates. They explore why traditional interviews fail to predict on-the-job performance, how trial projects reveal actual skills and work style, and the ethical considerations around compensation and time. The hosts also share tips for designing a fair trial project that doesn't exploit candidates, including scope limits and…
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