Bengaluru CEO Ashish Gupta conducted a recruitment drive and observed that job candidates from Gen Z struggled to solve a Class 5 math question during interviews.
Only two out of over 50 candidates were able to correctly answer the question, while displaying extensive knowledge of social media.
Gupta highlighted the importance of problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and financial literacy for young professionals.
The LinkedIn post gained attention, with debates on the significance of foundational skills and aptitude tests in hiring processes.