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Re:Just say No to brainteaser questions at interviews by Deezul on Friday May 11, 2012 @07:51AM (#3958746)
Isn't cutting through the bullshit a more useful skill?
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Re:Just say No to brainteaser questions at interviews by raverbashing on Friday May 11, 2012 @08:44AM (#3958886)
Yes

But for that, data is needed and/or your estimate has to be better than the BS estimate

If someone comes up with "The potential market for flamethrowers is $500Mi" you better have the ability to check this before someone gets burned

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Re:Just say No to brainteaser questions at interviews by stephencanon on Friday May 11, 2012 @10:13AM (#3959250)
> before someone gets burned

I salute you, sir.

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