We debated a 'trial' or take home work as part of our process after reading similar blogs touting their success. Then we talked to our most talented engineers about how they would receive such a challenge and almost all said they would be put off by the notion of doing either free work or low paid work. I myself feel like it's a chance for me to see if I even want to work at the company... but for many the mere suggestion can answer that question for them...