Brainteasers: Or, How Many Crazy Interview Questions Does It Take to Get Hired?

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