| You've looked at all the job interview tips and | | | | ask these kinds of brainteaser questions.Why in the |
| techniques. Did your homework and studied all the | | | | world are they using brainteasers in interviews? |
| potential employer interview questions you may be | | | | Because they're looking to get a feel for how you |
| asked. Plus, you've practiced your answers in front of | | | | process information - how well you work through a |
| the mirror and in a mock interview. Yep, you're a | | | | problem.The first thing you should do with a brainteaser |
| well-prepared candidate ready to show your stuff. | | | | question is NOT focus on coming up with the right |
| What more does an interviewer seeking a great | | | | answer. There may not be a right answer. Instead, in |
| candidate want?Well, for starters, they may want to | | | | your mind, divide the problem up into sections (Well, |
| know:** How many quarters - placed on top of each | | | | first I would . . .) and then brainstorm a logical solution |
| other - would it take to reach the top of the Empire | | | | out loud. Employers want to see that you're smart and |
| State Building?** How many piano tuners are there in | | | | can reason through real-world business problems and |
| the world?** What does all the ice in a hockey rink | | | | come up with solutions.You might want to practice |
| weigh?** How many gas stations are there in the | | | | some brainteaser questions before the interview so |
| US?** Why are manhole covers round instead of | | | | you'll be prepared if one comes up. You can even do |
| square?** If you had to get rid of one state, what | | | | this while enjoying a snack. Before you pop that |
| would it be?** How do they make M&Ms?Before you | | | | handful of M&Ms into your mouth, ask yourself: "How |
| sit there scratching your head and wondering if you've | | | | would I make these round candy treats with chocolate |
| entered the interviewing Twilight Zone, realize that it's | | | | on the inside and a coating on the |
| becoming more and more common for interviewers to | | | | outside?"Hmmm.How would you? |