We are so glad to hear that the article proved useful for you! Here’s a link to a podcast from Nicki and Kate that dives deeper into copywriting tests. https://filthyrichwriter.com/podcast/what-is-a-copywriting-test-and-should-you-do-one/

Wonderful! Best of luck to you.

That’s very exciting, best of luck on the test!

Yes, great article and appreciate the replies since 2014!

Hi Craig,

I agree – there’s something very suspicious – or at least a little unethical – about asking for that much work for free. There *are* some bad apple companies out there, but so many, many more are reasonable and ethical. But this should also be a good reminder for you that, while you can apply for jobs and positions you find, you’re so much more in control of your career destiny if you go out and pitch companies directly. 🙂

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

I am so glad that I found this article and the comments section. I interviewed with one company who sent me a decent-sized copy test. Unfortunately, I did not get the job, but I was glad to experience what a normal copy test would be like.
I am now interviewing with another company for a copywriter position and experienced some yellow flags, as you called them. In the first interview, they only asked me a couple questions about myself and proceeded to send me a copy test. I began working on the test only to discover that the amount of time I would be required to put in would be excessive. They wanted me to write a short story, write 2 Google text ads and 2 Google remarketing ads for two different businesses, 2 organic social media posts for 5 businesses each, an email marketing email, and website copy for 2 businesses with a 300 word minimum. I also forgot to mention, I researched this company and for the amount of clients they have, it is suspicious that they do not currently have any copywriters at all but only employees in leadership positions.
I am concerned that they post the position to obtain free work from writers only to tell the writer after submitting the work that they will not be hiring them.
I e-mailed requesting if I could work on one project in each section and was requested to do the 10 social posts and the 4 ads.

I am so disappointed, because I am really trying to break into the industry while I am coming from a different career background.

Thank you for everything! I am glad I did not waste my time working for free.

Hi Lee,

Good for you! Here are a few posts that you might find helpful:
https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-questions-to-prepare-for-in-a-job-interview/
https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-tough-interview-questions-copywriters-get/
https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-secret-to-wowing-interviewers/

And a copy test would be great – it shows that they’re serious about you and it allows you to show off your skills! Good luck! Be sure to check back and let us know how it goes. 🙂

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki