Elon Musk's Interview Question
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"Tell me about the toughest problems you've dealt with and how you dealt with those at your last company or project."
— Elon Musk
Elon Musk's approach to interviewing candidates. Musk uses this question because it filters out candidates who haven't actually done anything and allows for detailed follow-up questions.
The interviewer can ask very specific questions about the candidate's experience, and those who were truly responsible for solving tough problems will know the answers in detail. This approach helps Musk quickly assess a candidate's problem-solving skills and direct contributions.
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.