Best I found was the giving the first task without a deadline, they claw their way through it and get it done asap or you get a series of excuses for a week, or

Best I found was the giving the first task without a deadline, they claw their way through it and get it done asap or you get a series of excuses for a week, or somewhere between the two.if they ask you when or with what quality it needs to be done,it right off the bat it's good sign.