I was assigned a homework task that required approximately 8 hours to complete, specifically to create a 2-page press release. I was given a 5-day window to complete this assignment, which I considered to be a reasonable timeframe. However, after submitting my work, I received no response for 8 days despite sending multiple follow-up messages to the CEO, Mirko Schmiedl, who had initially assigned the task. Ultimately, I received a reply declining my application without any feedback, despite the significant time investment I had made. https://share.cleanshot.com/V9wqB15t - leds to a message stating that feedback could not be given. While the lack of response after multiple follow-ups was already a red flag, the company's approach of asking candidates to commit 8 hours to a task without offering individualized feedback is, in my opinion, quite unreasonable. This experience has led me to conclude that this role would likely not be fulfilling and has raised concerns about the company's attitude toward potential employees.