Interesting Job Interview Question

[SagaLore]

My answer would have been to Leave them there, because they're waiting for the bus for a reason. I would give the old lady my coat if she didn't have one, and then be on my merry way. Not going to mess with the partner of my dreams because I'm married.

 

[edro]

:thumbsup: 🙂

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I was one of two people interviewing for a job yesterday and after a few grueling hours of meeting with various people, we were both asked the following question:

You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?

Well, we both gave out answers and were talking about it in the waiting room afterwards.

We discussed how you could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your pefect mate again. After talking a bit we both revealed out answers.

The other guy had said, "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams." He believed that, sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations.

He didn't get the job.

My answer was, "First, I would run the old lady over and put her out of her misery. Then, I would have sex with the perfect partner on the hood of my car. Finally, I would drive off with the old friend for a few beers..."

I start next week...

LOL

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: wyvrn
I like the other guys answer better. It shows that he cares about other people's needs, which is a neccessity in the workplace. Your answer makes you look like an individualist, which depending on the position, can be a major problem. What position were you applying for?

Are you really that dense?

 

[cjgallen]

:laugh: that is the BEST answer

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: jbourne77

I call bullsh*t.

Oh, and by the way, I wouldn't work for a company that made decisions based off stupid little riddles. It's a sign of scatter-brained thinking.

Outside-the-box thinking is one thing, but maintaining view of the box is mandatory.

Sad, just sad.

 

[Jawo]

10/10

employers always have wierd questions to try to eliminate the lesser canidates

 

[mrrman]

good answers Mwilding

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: Mwilding
My answer was, "First, I would run the old lady over and put her out of her misery. Then, I would have sex with the perfect partner on the hood of my car. Finally, I would drive off with the old friend for a few beers..."

I start next week...

I call bullsh*t.

Oh, and by the way, I wouldn't work for a company that made decisions based off stupid little riddles. It's a sign of scatter-brained thinking.

Outside-the-box thinking is one thing, but maintaining view of the box is mandatory.

They don't make the decision based on the answer you give to a stupid riddle. They make their decision about how well you handled the interview process, and how you handled giving the answer.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: Mwilding
My answer was, "First, I would run the old lady over and put her out of her misery. Then, I would have sex with the perfect partner on the hood of my car. Finally, I would drive off with the old friend for a few beers..."

I start next week...

I call bullsh*t.

Oh, and by the way, I wouldn't work for a company that made decisions based off stupid little riddles. It's a sign of scatter-brained thinking.

Outside-the-box thinking is one thing, but maintaining view of the box is mandatory.

They don't make the decision based on the answer you give to a stupid riddle. They make their decision about how well you handled the interview process, and how you handled giving the answer.

And if I were the boss, I'd kick you out of my office for not being able to see an obvious joke. After all, if you can't figure that out, you can't figure out more difficult things.