William Poundstone has a handle on how to answer the search giant's notoriously difficult job interview questions

By William Poundstone

Questions asked in job interviews are getting harder and weirder. Perhaps no company raises the bar higher than Google. Applicants there face a marathon of interviews in which they must demonstrate their expertise and confront various mental challenges. You can’t fake your way through a Google interview, but it’s worth having a strategy for those moments when you’re stumped. Here are a few tips for job seekers—at any company—using some nontechnical questions that have long been asked at Google.