Sometimes you want a job so badly that you'd do anything to get it. But what about a "job audition," where you work on a project to demonstrate your skills? If the project will take you no more than two hours, it's a fair request. (More than that is unpaid consulting.) But make sure you tell the hiring manager how long you spent on it, so they have context to compare your work with others'. For an audition that requires a deep investment of your time, you may try to treat it as freelance work and negotiate an hourly rate. Conveying how excited you are by the opportunity can help the company agree to this approach. And keep in mind that job auditions can be a great way to learn about the company. If you don't like the work you're asked to do, or the way you're asked to do it, that's good information to have.
Adapted from "What to Do If an Employer Asks You to Do a 'Job Audition'," by Whitney Johnson
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