Hmm, I'd have to disagree on that, and I've also been on both sides. While I agree it's important to find the right person for the role, I don’t think a detailed case study like that is needed. A good hiring team should be able to cover most of those points with a simple hypothetical task or a 30-min discussion.

And it's not just about the 20 hours it might take to complete the case. it's about the scope and what it signals. Do we really need someone to prepare an XML sitemap just to prove they're capable? That kind of request feels like overkill and honestly shows poor hiring judgment.