Google's interview process once included a puzzling question about a hypothetical coffee shop in San Francisco, designed to test the problem-solving abilities of candidates. This coffee shop, despite having an unlimited supply of coffee beans and cups and a customer line around the block, served as a mind game rather than a straightforward query. The question aimed to gauge how applicants handled ambiguous situations, focusing on their decision-making and thought processes rather than seeking a correct answer. The company has since eliminated such brainteasers, opting for structured interview questions and work sample tests to better assess candidates' suitability for the job.
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