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Bridget, there is an easy answer, ask them to write something. How about a
treatise on tying your shoes?
This reminds me of a story where this actor was asking the director for his
motivation; "how do I get into the role?" he asked. A more seasoned actor
replied "my dear boy, try acting."
Regards,
Barry Kieffer
Sr. Technical Writer
ADC Telecommunications
Portland, OR
503.350.6072
barry_kieffer -at- adc -dot- com
> Bridget asks: <snip>
> I'm a technical recruiter working with a client company who
> requires that I
> submit a writing sample from a candidate at the same time I submit the
> candidate's resume. Usually the candidates are happy to
> comply and I
> don't have a problem. Every now and then however I run into
> a candidate who
> insists they can't provide a sample because the companies
> they worked for had
> made them sign contracts not to reveal proprietary
> information. </snip>
