5 Impossible Brainteasers Meant to Stump Job Candidates

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By Kathleen Elkins

Some hiring managers like to ask tough questions to test a candidate's reasoning skills or ability to think quickly and effectively under pressure. Others aren't quite sure what to ask, and revert to the trending brainteaser questions.

Regardless of the reasoning, it is important to be prepared for whatever may be thrown your way.

In a recent LinkedIn post, career coach Alice J. Goffredo shared several brainteasers that she has heard employers ask job candidates.

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