well one shop i interviewed with found it necessary to put me to the test this way (except them being cheap did not offer payment). I disliked the long process

well one shop i interviewed with found it necessary to put me to the test this way (except them being cheap did not offer payment). I disliked the long process and the fact that they would make me do work for free. so when opportunity presented itself i signed with my current employer, who offered me a slightly worse contract but trusted me enough to sign immediately on the first interview. i think the method is only appropriate if you are looking for high level people and offer a corresponding salary.