I bet alot of people would really feel put on the spot if you
started asking logic questions in a phone interview. If you expect
someone to figure out complex logical problems in their head,
you might be disappointed. Such an approach might turn people away
because the might get the feeling the position is more complicated
than it really is. Keep the interview questions relative to the
position.

Do you come up with solutions to logical problems in your head
right on the spot, or do you work out the problem and test
your approach using code? I would bet most people would spend
some time working out an algorithm in code than just pop off
the solution after a minute's time.

Wouldn't you rather interview people who have a proven track
record developing applications in the area you're looking for?
Just because you find a person who is quick with an answer
doesn't mean they can write solid applications.




>I will shortly start looking for a new employee (permanent or contract). Does anyone have any good IQ type questions or good interview type questions? If anyone knows of any good websites with this kind of information that would be appreciated also.
>I like to use some IQ type questions in the phone interview just to find out if it is worth bringing the person in for a face to face interview. Questions does not have to be directly computer related and should be able to be answered within 30 seconds without the use of pen and paper. More difficult questions are also welcome.
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>I am tempted to sneak in a Microsoft question, like : how many cars are there in Los Angeles? Where the object is not to get the correct answer but to use some kind of logic to derive an answer and not just answer I don't know. Has anyone tried that approach?
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>Thanks,
>Einar