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These questions are crafted based on our three core People Principle pillars: We Win Together, We Are Always Improving, and We Drive Results. When responding, use answer-first communication and structure your answer in the STAR Method to describe the Situation, Task, Action and Result. Please leverage your career center or online resources for more about the STAR Method  \nWe Win Together: Be ready to speak about times you have been persuasive in your communication, worked crossfunctionally, and held others accountable.  \nWe Are Always Improving: This conversation will focus on your experience navigating challenges and roadblocks, adapting, working collaboratively, and taking and implementing feedback.  \nWe Drive Results: Be prepared to discuss times you were proactive in solving a problem. Consider how you leveraged data and critical thinking to make informed decisions.  \nHow To Prepare  \n Research Wayfair (our story, our brands, our competitors, our industry, etc.)  \n Practice using the STAR method to describe your experiences (classroom projects, extracurriculars, and work experience)  \n Prepare questions to ask your interviewers  \nWhat We Are Looking For  \n Strong communication and organizational skills  \n Cross-functional collaboration  \n Relationship management  \n Customer-centric mentality  \n Strong business acumen and data-driven mindset  \n Exceptional problem-solving and execution skills  \n Ability to make decisions and draw conclusions in ambiguity  \nEarly Talent: Interview Prep  \nCase Study Interview   \nWhat To Expect  \nA case study interview is an opportunity for you to understand how we approach, analyze, and grow our business at Wayfair. You will be given a potential business scenario that you may encounter in your role so that we can see firsthand how you work through problems. You’ll be expected to analyze data, discuss impacting factors, and ultimately provide recommendations to grow and drive long-term success for the business.  \nHow To Prepare  \n Watch the Case Study Prep video here!  \n Familiarize yourself with Wayfair’s business model  \n Brush up on calculating business metrics (ex. conversion, revenue, site traffic, average order value, add-to-cart rate, and margin)  \n Focus on Answer-First Communication-prioritize the key takeaway/conclusion first and then provide support.  \nWhat We Are Looking For  \n Numerical and verbal reasoning  \n Ability to identify and measure potential risks  \n Ability to take feedback and pivot as needed  \n Logical and strategic thinking  \n Strong business acumen  \nCase Tips  \n Ask clarifying questions  \n Take the time to collect and organize your thoughts before answering  \n Provide specific, concrete answers as opposed to broad generalizations  \n Be prepared for probing questions that will encourage you to dig deeper  \n Keep in mind how different metrics connect and influence each other  \n Come prepared with pen and paper to take notes and complete calculations (you will be permitted to use a calculator)  \nEarly Talent: Interview Prep  \nCoding Assessments   \nWe use HackerRank, a third-party vendor, to evaluate your programming and technical skills in take-home assessmentsand live coding interviews.  \nCoding Take-Home Assessments  \nWhat To Expect  \nFor take-home assessments, you will be presented with a few tasks that will require you to write or correct code. There will be a set time and deadline for you to complete this assessment.  \nYou must work on your own. Submitting answers copied from books, websites or internet sources are identified as plagiarism. Any attempts by candidates to seek help from other individuals or replicate others' answers during the assessments are considered malpractice. 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