The aim is to check the candidate's ability to read a simple written task statement in English and to follow it step by step. Is their comprehension of written English ok? Can they focus? What attention to detail have they?
Set the candidate at ease:
This tasks is to help us get a sense of their ability to read in English, follow instructions and think through a problem.
It is a really short task - it's not timed
This task doesn't require ANY coding at all!
Spelling mistakes do NOT matter in this task.
Share with them the instructions for the task
Ask them screenshare so you can watch
Ask them to read and follow the instructions, step by step.
Remind them there is no hurry - it is not a timed task.
Ask them to "think out loud" where possible, but make it clear you will be silent.
Do not clarify the text for them unless it's obviously our fault.
As interviewer, share your screen and check the candidate can see it
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Move your cursor to underneath the instructions on the left hand side
Check if the candidate can see the instructions
Prompt the candidate to read the instructions from your screenshare
Prompt the candidate to tell you exactly what to type in the editor on the right.
(This may include spelling words, typing characters, moving the cursor, searching in google, scrolling, pausing to let something be read.)
Try not to infer too much.
Did the candidate understand the written instructions?
Did the candidate ask you to clarify the instructions?
Did the candidate think out loud while they were doing the task?
How was the candidate's attention to detail?
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