Interview Assignment email template

Why does it matter?

It helps the company to gauge how the candidate will approach certain tasks or behave in the workplace. It’s also important for the candidate because it gives them a great chance to show off their skills.

When to send?

Assignments would usually be required after the first stage of screening and interview, possibly before a second or final interview.

What to include?

Include the assignment, with any instructions the hiring manager has given you. You will also be able to put them at ease by explaining it is a standard process and it is solely to get to know them, and their style of working better:

• The role they have applied for
• The name of the manager or supervisor they interviewed with
• The details of the assignment
• The date it must be completed by
• How to return the assignment

Template Email

Email Subject Line: Interview assignment request from [Company Name]

Dear [Candidate First Name],

Thank you for attending the interview for the position of [Role] with [Manager Name]. As part of the interview process, we ask all candidates to complete the attached assignment. We do this so that we can get to know you, and your work style better. There are no right or wrong answers.

The assignment is attached, please take time to read it and let me know if you have any questions. Once you have completed it, please send it back to me via email. Note that the deadline to submit the assignment is [Date and Time].

If you require assistance or need any reasonable adjustments to be made to the deadline, please let me know.

Kind Regards,

[Your Name] 

[Your Job Title] 

[Company Name]

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Once you have received the Assignment – email template

Dear [Candidate First Name],

Thank you for sending back the interview assignment. I have passed it on to the relevant team to look at and they will be in touch with you within [Length of Time] to discuss the outcome.

Kind Regards,

[Your Name] 

[Your Job Title] 

[Company Name