I have a data interview coming up and I’m trying to prepare beyond the usual SQL, Python, and statistics questions.

Most interview guides focus on technical concepts, but I’ve noticed that many companies ask scenario-based questions that are harder to prepare for, such as diagnosing a drop in a business metric, explaining a dashboard anomaly, or deciding what data you would need to solve a problem.

For those working in data analytics, BI, data science, or related roles:

• What was the toughest question you were asked?
• Was it technical, business-focused, or a mix of both?
• Looking back, what do you think the interviewer was actually trying to assess?

I’d love to hear some real interview examples and how you approached them.