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Fussy Dutchman
Jul 29, 2008

outlier posted:

* Similar situation but a different interview: I was asked how I would prioritize tasks from two separate groups. I replied that I would ascertain which was the most urgent, and the reply was that they were both equally urgent and both critical. This flatfooted me and I stumbled out that I'd look at the consequences of either task being delayed and then make the judgement. But I can't help but feel this was a trick question. Any ideas?

I'm fairly certain anything like this is to just see how you think on your feet and if you can explain your rationale for doing one task or the other. Basically it's a "poo poo happens, how do you deal with it?" type question.

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