@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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Thursday 19 March 2026 00:34:58 GMT
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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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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 :
If an interviewer asks me that I’m walking out the door
2026-03-20 14:29:04
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jw39036 :
“Thank you for your time. But this isnt the place for me”
2026-03-20 00:42:01
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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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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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hyejin hadid :
What tech interviewer is asking you this shit
2026-03-20 23:17:26
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Alex :
oh you were being serious 😂
2026-03-20 05:47:17
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porkypuggy :
“Do you need help or not?”
2026-03-20 12:06:00
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🌷 :
to catch bees
2026-03-20 13:07:50
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twotonesquishlog :
"I don't know - but I can find out"
2026-03-20 02:17:59
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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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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 :
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 :
If an interviewer asks me this I’m applying to the wrong place
2026-03-20 12:00:22
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Kelly Reitz :
or just dont ask questions like that at an interview?
2026-03-20 00:43:15
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fallingstarg :
don't ever work for a company that asks questions like this
2026-03-20 16:26:18
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Volyn :
lol, I thought this was satire
2026-03-20 20:38:23
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mjwarren11 :
I knew a guy by the name of Fuzzy Dunlop
2026-03-19 22:46:10
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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 :
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 :
..."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 :
Nice AI skip caption.
2026-03-20 17:02:03
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Blake🗣️✡️🫐 :
Keep the caption videos on Instagram
2026-03-21 05:57:05
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Nuso Esva :
AI ahh caption
2026-03-21 03:02:43
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