Description
Our discussion will be a bit unconventional today. Imagine you've been asked to estimate how many golf balls could fit inside a car. Walk me through your thought process and how you'd arrive at your estimate.
1. Critical Thinking : Assessing the candidate's ability to apply logic and reasoning to a hypothetical problem.
2. Problem Solving : Gauging the approach and methods you would use to solve an abstract problem.
3. Analytical Skills : Evaluating your capability to analyze a situation and create a conceptual model.
4. Creativity : Checking the ability to think out of the box and provide a unique solution to a non-standard question.
1. Assessment of Logical Reasoning : Understanding how well you can logically think through a situation without previous context or knowledge.
2. Evaluation of Structured Thinking : Determining your ability to structure your thoughts and break down a complex problem into manageable parts.
3. Understanding of Approach to New Challenges : Seeing how you approach a new and unexpected challenge.
4. Insight into Quantitative Aptitude : Getting an insight into your comfort level with estimations and quantitative analysis.
1. Consider Volume Estimation : Think about how you could use the volume of the car's interior and the volume of a golf ball to estimate the answer.
2. Methodology Explanation : Focus on explaining the method you would use to come to an estimate rather than fixating on the actual number.
3. Consider Practical Constraints : Factor in real-world constraints, such as seats or the irregular shape of the car's interior which may affect packing efficiency.