Hey there,
I have interviewed more than 150 people who went through the Imbellus and this specific topic never came up. People pass with more or less time taken as long as they finish both games within the allocated time.
Remember two things, which are relevant here:
1. Manage your time. Not managing their time correctly is one of the biggest pitfalls I have seen with candidates. In fact, It is easy to get lost in the details and the sheer complexity of information.
When you start the game you have no idea about how much time you will actually need. As time progresses you should get a better understanding of how much time each task takes. Adjust your approach accordingly. Keep track of time and roughly stick to the allocated time for each scenario (50/50). Since there is no clock or explicit mention of the time left - other than a progress bar - you could use your own watch or Google on a second laptop as an exact timer.
2. Remember that every move you move is tracked by telemetry. The game evaluates you based on a product score (how good is your outcome) and a process score (how good is your problem-solving strategy). Keep a steady pace and don’t fidget around nervously with the cursor or click through menus like a maniac. On the other hand, try to forget about the fact that your behavior is analyzed. The product score is still more important than the process score. Candidates have told me that they were hesitant to switch between information several times or repeatedly scroll down the selection of different predators or producers. If this is your problem-solving strategy and helps you come up with effective solutions, that is obviously fine.
In sum, don't worry so much about being faster than the time allocated, rather focus on producing correct outcomes (eco-system) or proper strategies (plant defense) while moving through both games (95% of candidates reported only these two in the last 2 months) swiftly and accurately.
Cheers,
Florian
Hey there,
I have interviewed more than 150 people who went through the Imbellus and this specific topic never came up. People pass with more or less time taken as long as they finish both games within the allocated time.
Remember two things, which are relevant here:
1. Manage your time. Not managing their time correctly is one of the biggest pitfalls I have seen with candidates. In fact, It is easy to get lost in the details and the sheer complexity of information.
When you start the game you have no idea about how much time you will actually need. As time progresses you should get a better understanding of how much time each task takes. Adjust your approach accordingly. Keep track of time and roughly stick to the allocated time for each scenario (50/50). Since there is no clock or explicit mention of the time left - other than a progress bar - you could use your own watch or Google on a second laptop as an exact timer.
2. Remember that every move you move is tracked by telemetry. The game evaluates you based on a product score (how good is your outcome) and a process score (how good is your problem-solving strategy). Keep a steady pace and don’t fidget around nervously with the cursor or click through menus like a maniac. On the other hand, try to forget about the fact that your behavior is analyzed. The product score is still more important than the process score. Candidates have told me that they were hesitant to switch between information several times or repeatedly scroll down the selection of different predators or producers. If this is your problem-solving strategy and helps you come up with effective solutions, that is obviously fine.
In sum, don't worry so much about being faster than the time allocated, rather focus on producing correct outcomes (eco-system) or proper strategies (plant defense) while moving through both games (95% of candidates reported only these two in the last 2 months) swiftly and accurately.
Cheers,
Florian