Summary
A job applicant completed a detailed project for a potential employer but was rejected. In response, the applicant sent the company a $900 invoice, claiming the work was equivalent to consultancy. This action sparked online debate about unpaid labor during hiring processes.
Key Facts
- A job seeker claimed to have spent nine hours on a take-home assignment for a potential employer.
- The assignment included three interview rounds and a six-page project.
- After being rejected, the applicant sent a $900 invoice to the company for the work completed.
- Screenshots showed the invoice billed eight hours at $100 per hour, plus one hour for presentation materials.
- The applicant explained their work was similar to consulting-level tasks and requested payment within 14 days.
- Online reactions largely supported the applicant's action, highlighting issues with unpaid labor in job applications.
- Experts warn that assignments in job interviews can sometimes resemble unpaid consulting work.
- It remains unclear if the company will pay the invoice or how they have responded.
