2 min lesson
Work-trial simulation
For each case in "Work-trial simulation", name the signal and the response you would use.
Step 1 of 3
Cursor's signature round is a paid work-trial - engineering roles get a real-project day and for IT/Systems it takes the form of a hands-on build: a runnable automation or a small self-service tool, plus the documentation a teammate would need to run it tomorrow.
The artifact matters, but the process is what's scored: how fast you scope, whether the thing actually runs, how visibly and competently you use AI tooling and whether you owned it end-to-end. Rehearse against a fixed time-box so the real day feels familiar.