> If I were interviewing you and you were not referred (referrals might be able forego assessments) and if you refused to do this, I would feel that your attitude was a bit unreasonable and it would make me think less of you as a candidate.
Don't worry, I would withdraw my application.
> But really it’s a willing buyer willing seller scenario
Yeah and my point is that I'm the seller and so should be every other candidate.
Without a strong referral beforehand, it's really you who doesn't need to worry, there would likely be no need for you to withdraw as most employers are apprehensive about making the financial and time commitment to an employee who is not willing to do even a reasonable assessment.
Don't worry, I would withdraw my application.
> But really it’s a willing buyer willing seller scenario
Yeah and my point is that I'm the seller and so should be every other candidate.