[kaybe]

Hm.. how about some kind of three-way cooperation, where you get non-profits and charities to give specifications for work they need done, which can then be used for interview samples for actual industry jobs.

The candidate can demonstrate their work and be assured that neither does the company extort free labour from them nor is the work they do for the bin, whereas the companies can see how they behave in real-world environments.

[giaour]

That sounds amazing. I would love to contribute to such a project (or be interviewed using one).

(Actually, would you mind if I stole this idea?)

[kaybe]

Feel free! (let me know if you ever build something, maybe) :)

[Ellahn]

Did anybody start on this or plan to soon? If not, I'll start it and make it open source. It's a killer idea. :D

[giaour]

Not yet; I'm travelling at the moment but should have time this weekend. My email is jonathan AT jeskew DOT net if you'd be interested in collaborating.

[dllthomas]

I had a similar idea a while back... I would also be thrilled if you stole it :)