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The company is somewhat well-known, and the work feels very passionate.
More than a month after submitting my résumé, I suddenly received a reply asking me to respond within seven days, provide an annual marketing plan, write a long-form article capable of being widely shared, and plan a complete paid event. The final paragraph said, “After receiving your response, we will decide whether to invite you to a further interview.”
It feels like they only reached out to applicants because they were short on ideas, to see whether they could pick up someone suitable. Requiring an annual plan before even starting the job is rather bizarre. After completing all three tasks, there still might not even be an opportunity for an interview—isn’t that essentially getting a free proposal? It’s even more convenient than soliciting submissions...