Interesting take on hiring practices from SVP from Google
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On GPAs and Brainteasers: New Insights From Google On Recruiting and Hiring | LinkedIn Interesting article, I thought I would share.
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BradleyHU Member Posts: 918 ■■■■□□□□□□lol, we as regular lowly peons knew this, but i'm glad to see at least a few higher-ups are starting to realize this...i HATE those brain teasers with a passion...Link Me
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coffeeluvr Member Posts: 734 ■■■■■□□□□□Thanks for the link!"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh"
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UnixGuy Mod Posts: 4,570 ModNice read. If someone asks me "how many golf balls can you fit in an airplane" my answer will always be "I don't know and I don't want to know".
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boredgamelad Member Posts: 365 ■■■■□□□□□□If you want to guarantee you'll get the job, respond with "The more important question is, how many golf balls can I fit in my mouth?", then pull 3 or 4 golf balls out of your pocket and put them in your mouth.
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About7Narwhal Member Posts: 761@boredgamelad
I think it shows utility. Not only did you have the tools for the job, you showed your spatial and situational awareness too. -
dave330i Member Posts: 2,091 ■■■■■■■■■■boredgamelad wrote: »If you want to guarantee you'll get the job, respond with "The more important question is, how many golf balls can I fit in my mouth?", then pull 3 or 4 golf balls out of your pocket and put them in your mouth.
Just don't swallow any of them.2018 Certification Goals: Maybe VMware Sales Cert
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NetworkVeteran Member Posts: 2,338 ■■■■■■■■□□Article wrote:“Google famously used to ask everyone for a transcript and G.P.A.’s and test scores, but we don’t anymore, unless you’re just a few years out of school."