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		randomdata on Aug 31, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Redesigning the Technical Hiring Process If Google fails, it is an unsolved problem [1], and therefore requires study and research. A variety of communication mediums (forums, IRC, etc.) exist to communicate with others who are working on solving the same problem. [1] At least to the extent that the public is concerned. It is possible that some skunkworks operation has solved it in secrecy.

georgieporgie on Aug 31, 2011 [–]

If Google fails, it is an unsolved problem

Alternative: it's a completely contrived problem. Interviewers really don't like it when you point that out, though. :-)

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