You and a fellow interviewee are tasked with planning a 5k run to raise money for cancer research with no other instruction.

In team-based scenarios like this, remember that your interviewer will study on your ability to focus on the process, take the lead when necessary, and reflectively listen to others. Try to come up with some creative ideas so your interviewer will be sure to remember you after seeing many teams of interviewing candidates.

You have to narrow down a large project to around six to eight minutes, so it is best to break things down into the brainstorming, planning, and implementing stages of the 5k run. You'll want to focus on how funds will be raised and how you will market the event to ensure it succeeds. Having likely never worked alongside your interviewing colleague, you'll have to build a quick rapport and let things naturally take shape concerning who is taking the lead. Make sure that there is give and take between both of you as you don't want to seem too demanding to work with or hesitant to take charge when needed.

"Hi Jenny, I'm Gary, and I'm looking forward to planning this 5k run to make money for a great cause. Yes, I think we should talk about goals first. The funds could go to a variety of places, and I think the American Cancer Society is a great place to raise funds because of the great things they are doing. Okay, let's pin down the date and location. I love the idea of a spring or a fall run because of the weather. I think late September or October would be perfect. My preference would be for a suburban setting as well; do you know if we would have to contact city officials to secure a course? Great! Next in line would be to start marketing the event and seeking volunteers. A strong social media presence would be great as well. I can get started on flyers for the September 25th run in Suburbville starting at 10:00 am, and you can build out the announcements through social media. I'll start a registration Gmail account as well."