078: Trending Topics – Do Work Trials…Work? ft. Lex Winship

• When a work trial makes sense and when it isn’t really suitable
• The pros and cons of work trials — including their ability to assess candidate skills and culture fit
• The timing of work trials in the hiring process and the potential impact on candidate experience
• Whether work trials should be paid or unpaid
• How to advocate for or against a work trial with hiring managers

Chapters:

00:00 – Podcast Intro
01:58 – Work Trials: Definition and Advantages
03:29 – Pros of Utilizing Work Trials in Hiring
09:48 – Examining the Cons of Work Trials
13:20 – Incorporating Work Trials in the Interview Process
18:30 – The Importance of Equitable Work Trial Expectations
22:26 – Understanding When Work Trials Are Inappropriate
26:32 – Weighing the Option of Paid versus Unpaid Work Trials
38:18 – Work Trials: The Ultimate Verdict – Yes or No?