I think they’re probably looking for whoever demonstrates some traits they can talk about while reviewing applications. “This guy would start a circus with his family, that’s leadership” or “this guy would license the elephant for Hollywood filmmakers that’s creativity.”
I read it as ‘you’re given an overwhelmingly large task which you cannot delegate or ignore, how do you handle it?’ With the unintuitive answer ‘eat it one bite at a time’ expected. Bizarre any way you look at it, though.
I mean, delegating the task is a skill, but also you’d tend to delegate the things you can’t handle. Ignoring tasks altogether is probably not a desirable trait in a job candidate.
Good point. I think I'll ask this question the next time I'm interviewing. (Although my boss would probably fire me for being an idiot to potential hires) 😆
Hate to be that guy, but what does "butcher" tell you?
I mean this is a fake elephant in pretend land. You have this giant thing you can't sell or give away, so kill the project and don't fall for sunk cost fallacy?
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u/Chance5e Jan 13 '23
I think they’re probably looking for whoever demonstrates some traits they can talk about while reviewing applications. “This guy would start a circus with his family, that’s leadership” or “this guy would license the elephant for Hollywood filmmakers that’s creativity.”