If you make it through the application process, they immediately give you an assignment. Inconsistent Communication, No Follow-Up, and Questionable Practices. I recently applied for an Associate Digital Strategist position at MissionWired. The process began well over a month ago. An HR representative and hiring manager quickly followed up with me. They were very transparent about the process, gave me a three-part assignment that they'd grade, and they emphasized that they weren't going to use any of the materials that I produced during the assignment. The assignment tested design, copywriting, and analytical skills. I submitted my assignment and was told that I would hear back from them shortly. That was at the end of April this year. One week went by, and crickets. Two weeks went by, and crickets. The third week was approaching. So, I followed up with them for an update and let them know that I was still very interested in the position. That same day, I got a response saying that I would hear back with an update by the end of that week. That will be three weeks ago on this upcoming Friday. I got tired of waiting. So I sent a thoughtful email about being removed from consideration and letting them know that I was disappointed in the lack of feedback and follow-up despite numerous follow-up attempts on my part and the hard work that I put into working on my assignment. Companies should realize that they are being interviewed by the candidate as well. Lack of communication and respect for candidates' efforts and time is a major red flag for me. It also raises concerns about whether the assignment was truly evaluative or simply a way to collect free creative ideas from applicants. If you’re considering applying here, proceed with caution and trust your instincts. Because I'm in the creative and marketing space, it's common and almost expected to have some sort of take-home assignment. If your instincts are telling you that something is off (within reason, make sure that you're not just jaded), follow them. Transparency and candidate care should be non-negotiable in any hiring process.