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z0mb13

Lifer
May 19, 2002
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Originally posted by: minendo
Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: minendo
Remember this people as this is often an interview question.

I was asked not too long ago and was given 10 seconds to answer. I answered and the 7 people interviewing me were in shock. It was the first time they had anyone provide the right answer.

Ended up getting the job and start in two weeks. :)

:roll: yeah the first time!!!

That's what they told me. Guy that asked the question said that most people just sit quiet for 10 seconds because they have no idea what to say.

did you have prior knowledge of the answer??
 

OutHouse

Lifer
Jun 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: hevnsnt
Did you know that manhole covers are round, that way no matter which way you try it wont fall into the hole.

I read it too fast the first time. thought you said "so you wont fall in" i was like WTF!! of course you will fall in. :eek:
 

minendo

Elite Member
Aug 31, 2001
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Originally posted by: z0mb13
Originally posted by: minendo
Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: minendo
Remember this people as this is often an interview question.

I was asked not too long ago and was given 10 seconds to answer. I answered and the 7 people interviewing me were in shock. It was the first time they had anyone provide the right answer.

Ended up getting the job and start in two weeks. :)

:roll: yeah the first time!!!

That's what they told me. Guy that asked the question said that most people just sit quiet for 10 seconds because they have no idea what to say.

did you have prior knowledge of the answer??

Yes I had an idea simply because I play a lot of brain teaser games that ask similar questions. Additionally, prior to interview I went through lists of hundreds of commonly asked questions which really helped.