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