framework/approach in interviewer led case

Question

What is the best time to introduce a framwork/approach in interviewer led case? Is it after the introduction of the case or after the first question?

I am asking this because generally the first question in interviewer led interviews is something like: how would you approach this problem? ...

Answer 1

Hi,

It doesn't matter who leads the case, the approach is the same:

You listen to the problem
Ask clarifying questions
Make the recap
Take a minute to make a structure
Present the structure

In the interviewer-led case, the interviewer may ask you then to drill deeper into the particular area of your structure

Best

Answer 2

Hi Sara,

My personal opinion would be to:

Clarify and understand the question (objectives, business model information etc)
Take a minute to structure the problem.

This will be a good habit as even if you structure before the first question, the interviewer will ask for your approach/structure anyway. You have just been proactive in sharing it first.

This would save you from forgetting it in an interviewer led case or not having enough time/glossing over it etc.

Kieran