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If I am the interviewing in this case, do I tell the candidate all the ideas to lower prices/reduce costs?
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Luca
on Dec 18, 2019
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Absolutely not, the candidate has to propose his own ideas. This is the way they test you "business sense" during the interview.
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IMO you shouldn't; instead if they are completely stuck maybe you can suggest that they brainstorm and see how they approach the task.

Clara
on Dec 26, 2019
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Hello!
You should not, even when they get blocked, since it´s precisely what you are testing in the case as an interviewer! In the event of the candidate getting stuck and dry, you can suggest some hints for him/her getting back in track.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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