@fordcoleman_: Another brain teaser. Same rules: they don’t care if you know the answer. They want to watch you think. Here’s how to approach it: → Start with function, what does a tennis ball need to do? → Think about how fuzz might affect that: aerodynamics, grip, spin, speed → Talk through your reasoning out loud - “If the ball were smooth, it would probably move faster, so maybe the fuzz slows it down for better control…” → Land somewhere logical, even if it’s not perfect These questions test curiosity and structured thinking. Can you take something random and reason your way through it without panicking? Stay calm. Think out loud. Show your process. 📌 Save this for consulting and tech interviews. #InterviewTips #CareerTok #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #CaseInterview

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jimbochef41
James :
I don’t play these stupid games. I’ve been asked this kind of crap in 3 interviews in the past. I just said: “I’m going to withdrawal my application”.
2026-03-19 16:06:01
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thelincolnlawyer
Sydney ❤️ :
This isn’t Instagram. I’m not reading your caption for an answer, put it in the video
2026-03-20 17:00:49
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bob.mcadams
Bob McAdams :
If an interviewer asks me that I’m walking out the door
2026-03-20 14:29:04
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jw39036
jw39036 :
“Thank you for your time. But this isnt the place for me”
2026-03-20 00:42:01
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colinbrandon141
colinbrandon141 :
"I don't know why tennis balls have fur. I can make an educated guess if you'd like, but i believe that if you don't know something you should learn, not guess, especially in business"
2026-03-20 07:11:30
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chadbell30
Chad Bell :
These kinds of questions are pointless and have nothing to do with the role. Do not answer them.
2026-03-19 10:50:25
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whitechicksfan_
hyejin hadid :
What tech interviewer is asking you this shit
2026-03-20 23:17:26
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thedealwithalex
Alex :
oh you were being serious 😂
2026-03-20 05:47:17
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porkypuggy
porkypuggy :
“Do you need help or not?”
2026-03-20 12:06:00
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silly.chameleon
🌷 :
to catch bees
2026-03-20 13:07:50
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twotonesquishlog
twotonesquishlog :
"I don't know - but I can find out"
2026-03-20 02:17:59
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cyrus_norr
Cyrus Norr :
I've given questions like this, and the caption is spot on. The goal is to *see the candidate thinking*. The only correct answer is to talk your way through the problem with a logical process, and to either defend your reasoning when challenged or adapt feedback intelligently. In an age of AI, I don't need to test what a candidate KNOWS, I need to test if they can THINK and ADAPT.
2026-03-20 01:58:29
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blu3blur1991
The Blue Blur Himself!! :
because it's a major plot point in the bee movie
2026-03-21 01:53:21
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reflexx2673
Reflexx2673 :
I immediately thought friction so I’d say that and move on. I hate “brain teasers” in interviews. Do you want me to immediately put that company at the bottom of my list of offers or..? 😂
2026-03-20 02:37:20
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liambetry
liambetry :
If an interviewer asks me this I’m applying to the wrong place
2026-03-20 12:00:22
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kellyreitz
Kelly Reitz :
or just dont ask questions like that at an interview?
2026-03-20 00:43:15
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fallingstarg
fallingstarg :
don't ever work for a company that asks questions like this
2026-03-20 16:26:18
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volhynia
Volyn :
lol, I thought this was satire
2026-03-20 20:38:23
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mjwarren11
mjwarren11 :
I knew a guy by the name of Fuzzy Dunlop
2026-03-19 22:46:10
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sydalderman
Syd🪐 :
I got asked this exact question, I took a guess and got the job
2026-03-20 21:33:25
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apqxzyv
Apqxzyv :
What company should I try to interview at in order for them to ask me questions like this?
2026-03-20 07:28:17
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areyoupassionate601
AreYouPassionate601 :
..."A raw tennis ball measures 2.75" in circumference. Divide the mean rotational speed by one-half said circumference to determine the air lift ratio required to suspend the ball for the length of the court of 38 feet. Then recoat the ball with its second layer and multiply by the second coats thickness. The variance in the first and second layer determines the thickness of the outer coating of fiber. The outer coating, or the 'fuzz' is needed only during canning and transport to protect the second layer, which, is by design, quite sensitive to active stimulation. Truth be told the fuzz is not required for actual competitve play". Say it with a straight face and unwavering conviction. Then stop speaking and watch the look on their face. When executed properly this technique of BS over fact works well.
2026-03-20 23:15:41
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mckmpa
Mckmpa :
Nice AI skip caption.
2026-03-20 17:02:03
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goingtoexploderightnow
Blake🗣️✡️🫐 :
Keep the caption videos on Instagram
2026-03-21 05:57:05
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nusoesva
Nuso Esva :
AI ahh caption
2026-03-21 03:02:43
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