I agree, but if the assignment genuinely replaces an on-site and the recruiter and hiring manager make that clear, I'd consider it. If they don't, consider ther

I agree, but if the assignment genuinely replaces an on-site and the recruiter and hiring manager make that clear, I'd consider it. If they don't, consider there doesn't seem to have been a technical phone screen, I'd assume it's just a first step, and I'd pass.