Question: You are shrunk down to the size of a pea and put in a blender. The blades will start moving in one minute. What do you do?

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Question Type:

Unconventional

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving

Abilities:

Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed)

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Handling Time Pressure

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Initiative

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What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s creativity, problem solving ability and analytical ability.
If the candidate’s approach to the response talks about how they would positively behave under pressure.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate’s response sounds illogical.

Sample Answer:

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