The Final Challenge: How to CRACK the SAFE from Arctic Shores | Episode 2 | PwC, KPMG and HSBC

Summary

This video offers valuable insights into succeeding in the Arctic Shores' 'Crack the Safe' challenge, a key part of online recruitment testing. The speaker emphasizes that the task isn’t about cracking the safe, but proving its security. Success lies in demonstrating resilience, patience, and good time management. The speaker advises participants to spend around 10 minutes on the challenge, avoiding excessive attempts or asking others for help. By focusing on gradual improvement and understanding when to stop, participants can showcase the right skills and approach, ultimately increasing their chances of success in the assessment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand the Objective: The goal of the Arctic Shores 'Crack the Safe' challenge is to test the security of the safe, not to crack it. Your task is to demonstrate that the safe cannot be broken into.
• 😀 Time Management is Key: While there's no time limit on the challenge, spending excessive time (e.g., 45 minutes) reflects poor time management and a lack of awareness about when to move on.
• 😀 Don't Rely on Others: Trying to get someone else to complete the challenge for you (like asking family members to help) will be detected by the system and is considered cheating.
• 😀 Resilience is Important: The challenge is about showing persistence and resilience. Don’t give up after a few tries, as the system looks for candidates who can handle difficulties and continue working towards a solution.
• 😀 Avoid Frustration and Giving Up Too Quickly: If you fail or struggle, don’t exit the task prematurely. A few attempts show resilience, but quitting too early signals a lack of patience and determination.
• 😀 Gradual Improvement is a Good Strategy: You can manufacture improvement by progressively doing better with each attempt, demonstrating learning and adaptability.
• 😀 Work Efficiently, Not Indefinitely: Aim for around 10 minutes of focused effort, showing steady progress. Spending too much time shows a lack of time management skills and can hurt your chances.
• 😀 Performance Metrics Matter: The Arctic Shores platform tracks everything, from how long you take to how many attempts you make. The system can detect patterns that suggest cheating or poor time management.
• 😀 Show the Right Mindset: The challenge is testing your ability to assess tasks accurately and decide when something is beyond your skill set. Don’t waste time on tasks you can’t do effectively.
• 😀 The Sweet Spot: Strive for a balance between showing resilience and not overcommitting. Aim to work for around 10 minutes or show continuous improvement without spending too much time on a task that you can’t complete.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the Arctic Shores 'Safe' challenge?

The main objective is not to crack the safe, but to demonstrate that the safe is secure and cannot be cracked. The task is to test the security of the safe.

What is the common misconception about the 'Safe' challenge?

A common misconception is that the goal is to crack the safe. However, the challenge is really about proving the safe cannot be cracked, showing that it is secure.

What skills does the 'Safe' challenge test?

The 'Safe' challenge tests resilience, patience, and thoroughness, rather than quick reactions or ability to solve the puzzle immediately.

How should you approach the 'Safe' challenge to succeed?

You should approach the task with patience and resilience. Spend about 10 minutes working on it, showing gradual improvement or a steady effort, rather than trying to solve it all at once or giving up too early.

Is there a time limit in the 'Safe' challenge?

No, there is no time limit. You can take as much time as you need, but you should press 'exit' when you feel confident that you've tested the safe's security.

What should you avoid doing during the challenge?

You should avoid spending excessive time on the task, enlisting others to help, or quitting too early. These actions can negatively reflect your time management, resilience, and honesty.

What is the risk of asking someone else to do the challenge for you?

If the system detects that someone else is doing the challenge for you, it can be seen as cheating or dishonesty. This can severely hurt your chances of being hired, as it demonstrates a lack of integrity.

How does the Arctic Shores system track progress during the challenge?

The system tracks various metrics, such as how long you spend on the task, how many attempts you make, and the time between attempts. This can give insight into your time management and persistence.

Why is time management important in the 'Safe' challenge?

Time management is important because spending too much time on the task can indicate poor decision-making and an inability to assess when a task is beyond your skill set. You should know when to move on or take a break.

What strategy did the speaker use to succeed in the 'Safe' challenge?

The speaker used a strategy of gradual improvement, starting with a small number of correct attempts and building up over time. They also focused on spending about 10 minutes on the task, showing persistence and progress.