Work samples are used as an additional tool, along with the information presented in the candidate's application and the interview process when making the final selection.
A work sample may be used to verify critical skills identified in the skills requirements for a specific position. Work samples must be approved by the Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter before they are administered to candidates.
Note: A work sample should not be identified at any time during the selection process as a test because test requires validation through job analysis. Therefore, a work sample is not considered a test and cannot be rated/scored numerically. The work sample should be described as an opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate his/her skill level for a specific critical skills, knowledge or ability as noted in the position description.
Department Responsibilities:
- Contacts Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter to discuss nature of request and/or circumstances.
- Justification for work sample request should include:
- Reason for request based on the position description requirements.
- Specific skills/knowledge to be evaluated and how sample will support that evaluation.
- Who will be given work sample (i.e. all candidates being interviewed, only finalists, etc.).
- Instructions that will be given and identified as verbal vs. written resources that will be used.
- Time allowed for completion.
- Other criteria that will be used in the selection process.
- Submits justification and copy of work sample to Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter for review and approval prior to final filing date.
Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter Responsibilities:
- Reviews request against requisitions announcement and position description.
- Obtains additional information from department as appropriate to support request.
- Notifies department of approval.