Recently, a job recruiter named William Vanderbloemen has devised an unusual late-night text message test to assess candidates' suitability for certain positions.
Vanderbloemen, the founder and CEO of an executive search firm in Houston, believes this test can provide valuable insights into a candidate's responsiveness and alignment with a company's fast-paced culture.
The test involves sending a text message around 10 PM, inquiring about the candidate's earlier interview, and expressing a desire to connect.
The reason behind this test is that the roles Vanderbloemen'sfirm recruits for often require employees to be highly responsive, even during non-traditional work hours.
By observing how quickly candidates reply to late-night messages, Vanderbloemen can gauge their ability to adapt to a company's expectations of being 'always on the ball.'
According to Vanderbloemen, a prompt response, even within 24 hours, can significantly boost a candidate's chances of securing the job.
He believes that a quick reply demonstrates the candidate's eagerness and willingness to embrace the company's fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.
However, Vanderbloemen emphasizes that a candidate's performance on this test does not make or break their job prospects.
He acknowledges that the test is unconventional and may not suit everyone's preferences.
However, he sees it as a valuable tool to identify individuals who are a natural fit for the company's culture and work style.
The question is not related to Google's work but has sparked a lot of discussion and debate among job seekers.
According to a former Google employee on TikTok, the question goes like this: "There is a coffee shop in San Francisco with unlimited supply and demand. The customer line wraps around the block, and the shop is approximately 500 square feet. How many cups of coffee can this coffee shop produce in one day?".
The question puzzled interviewees, sparking diverse answers and TikTok discussions.
Some considered factors like staffing shortages or production rates per hour. Others speculated about matching supply with demand.
However, an ex-Google employee clarified that the shop couldn't produce any coffee alone, it requires both the shop and staff to make coffee.
According to the employee, the intention behind this mysterious question is to assess the candidate's ability to solve problems and make decisions.
The question's uncertainty helps interviewers see how candidates think and solve problems, focusing on their approach more than the right answer.
