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How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck?

And Other Perplexing Puzzles from the Toughest Interviews in the World
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How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck? by William Poundstone explores unconventional problem-solving and critical thinking, inspired by quirky hypothetical questions popular in the digital age. The book delves into cognitive psychology and decision-making strategies, helping readers develop unique perspectives when facing modern-day challenges. With wit and insight, it encourages creative thinking in navigating the complexities of life.
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If you're intrigued by quirky, thought-provoking questions and enjoy exploring imaginative problem-solving scenarios, this book might capture your interest. Blending humour with insightful tips, it offers a unique take on developing critical thinking and creativity, making it a fun and enlightening read for anyone looking to boost their intellectual curiosity.

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How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck?

How to tackle the toughest interview questions Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google have to offer – and other perplexing problems to puzzle any mind!

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In 2017, Tesla received half a million job applications. How do top companies choose which people to hire? It’s through interviews asking uniquely demanding questions testing imagination, persistence, and creativity.

How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck? explores the new world of interviewing at A-list employers. It will tell how new developments in psychographics have changed the interviewing process. It will reveal sixty devious and difficult interview questions used to vet candidates—and show you what the perfect answer looks like.

Not only a must-read for interview preparation, the book is full of fiendish riddles and puzzles to challenge any mind.

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How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck? by William Poundstone is praised for its entertaining and informative approach, combining humour with valuable insights, particularly about navigating interview processes. Its engaging style encourages readers to enjoy its thought-provoking content, while challenging them with logical analysis and analogies.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861540075

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

William Poundstone is the author of many books including How to Predict Everything, How to Predict the Unpredictable and Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?

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