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Question 26 of 30
Describe to me the positions of the hands on a clock when the time is 11:50pm.
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"Well, if it is 11:50, the hour hand will nearly be at the 12 o'clock position, whereas the minute hand will be stationed at the 11 o'clock position. I'm curious, in your experience, how do most people answer that question?"
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Questions like these test your reaction time, and whether you put thought into your answer, or answer reflexively before knowing the answer. In a work environment where communication is key, an employee who answers important questions with an assumption, and does not check their work, especially when delivered with conviction, can sometimes be costly. Many who answer this question incorrectly claim both hands are on the 11. But this is incorrect. The minute hand will be on the 11, whereas the hour hand will not quite be on the 12 o'clock position.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Take a brief pause before delivering your answer. Remain confident in your posture, while maintaining friendly eye contact.
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