I have developed and tested several times this "test-case" with very positive results:
1. Create set of cards with pictures/outputs/descriptions/scheme/diagrams/code outputs/whatever is relevant to desired job/position. Some of them should be out of context of bigger picture. One card with only one item.
2. Suitable amount is around 10-12 cards.
3. During interview ask candidate to group relevant cards together.
4. Logic and number of groups is upon candidate.
5. Candidate has time limit 5-6 minutes and after this time you will discuss what, how and why.
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Outcomes from test-case:
A. During "sorting" period you can see how candidate deal with unknown, real-life information and situation related to your job
B. You can see how well is organized
C. Can see time-management (time-pressure) ability
D. Will see whether is able to get bigger picture or is diving deep into details
E. Can see whether he asks more questions
F. Can see logic how he think about possible solutions
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From my experience from IT hiring...
> Guy with 7 years of experience, deep technical level, ability to solve issue and deal with customer - sorted 15 cards within 3 minutes with persuasive logic and great reasoning. After short discussion we have seen he is right for position.
> Another guy ...the same test-case cards, was totally lost and after 5 minutes he did confess he has no idea based on what key he should create groups.
1. Create set of cards with pictures/outputs/descriptions/scheme/diagrams/code outputs/whatever is relevant to desired job/position. Some of them should be out of context of bigger picture. One card with only one item.
2. Suitable amount is around 10-12 cards.
3. During interview ask candidate to group relevant cards together.
4. Logic and number of groups is upon candidate.
5. Candidate has time limit 5-6 minutes and after this time you will discuss what, how and why.
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Outcomes from test-case:
A. During "sorting" period you can see how candidate deal with unknown, real-life information and situation related to your job
B. You can see how well is organized
C. Can see time-management (time-pressure) ability
D. Will see whether is able to get bigger picture or is diving deep into details
E. Can see whether he asks more questions
F. Can see logic how he think about possible solutions
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From my experience from IT hiring...
> Guy with 7 years of experience, deep technical level, ability to solve issue and deal with customer - sorted 15 cards within 3 minutes with persuasive logic and great reasoning. After short discussion we have seen he is right for position.
> Another guy ...the same test-case cards, was totally lost and after 5 minutes he did confess he has no idea based on what key he should create groups.