What does a strong candidate show?
Find curious analysts who can query the data and explain what it actually says. Look for specific evidence of the essential skills rather than a polished presentation alone.
- Query data
- Check assumptions
- Explain numerical results
A job-relevant follow-up
Use a sample sales table to calculate weekly revenue and explain how you handled missing entries.
Share the instructions and scoring criteria before the task. Keep it short and avoid asking candidates for unpaid commercial work.
A question worth asking
What checks would you make before presenting a surprising result to your manager?
Ask the same core question of every candidate, then follow up on the evidence they give. Make accommodations available.