Purpose:

Evaluate writing clarity, task execution, organizational skills, research structure, and ability to follow simple instructions. This test is designed to assess skills needed to support an investment firm founder.

Time Limit:

30 minutes total (self-timed)

Instructions to the Candidate:

Please complete all tasks below within 30 minutes. Return your answers in a single document with clean formatting.

✅ SECTION 1 — Writing & Communication (10 minutes)

Task 1: Email Drafting

You're supporting the founder of an investment firm. He met with a portfolio company CEO yesterday and promised to send an introduction to a potential customer contact. Draft a short, clear double opt-in introduction email (4-6 sentences) connecting:

• Sarah Chen (CEO of the portfolio company, makes HR software)
• Michael Torres (VP of Operations at a manufacturing company, might need HR software)

Include:

• A brief context for why this introduction makes sense
• A request for permission from Michael to make the introduction
• A professional tone suitable for writing on behalf of an executive

✅ SECTION 2 — Organization & Systems Thinking (10 minutes)

Task 2: Task Management System Design

You receive the following message from the executive: