Behavioral & Technical Prompts (Data Scientist — Take‑Home Interview)

Provide concise, structured responses that demonstrate ownership, quantitative rigor, and cross-functional impact. When possible, use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and quantify outcomes.

1) Initiative and Ownership

Which one of your key accomplishments best illustrates your personal initiative and willingness to go beyond what was required?

• Describe the situation and what was expected.
• Explain what you did beyond the scope.
• Share measurable results and organizational impact.

2) Favorite Quantitative/Technical Project

Walk through one of your favorite quantitative or technical projects completed at school or a previous employer.

• End goal and business context.
• Technical tools used and why you chose them.
• Methods, models, or analyses performed.
• Obstacles and how you addressed them (e.g., data quality, leakage, class imbalance).
• Outcome, metrics moved, and how it was implemented.

3) Complex Problem Solving

Tell us about a time you solved a complex problem that required careful analysis.

• Problem statement and constraints.
• Analysis you performed; frameworks or methods used.
• Your solution and rationale vs. alternatives.
• Obstacles, trade-offs, and implementation details.
• Results and what you learned.

4) Relationship Building

Describe a time you actively developed a strong relationship with a teammate, manager, or customer/client.

• Specific actions you took to build trust and alignment.
• Challenges you faced and how you addressed them.
• The outcome and how it improved collaboration or results.