We might have many times in our lives when we are dealing with a stressful situation. In the end, it isn’t always about dealing with the stress and perhaps learning how to get around it, there are going to be times when we need to plow into it head-first and come out on the other side with as few bruises as possible. Perhaps one of the times in life when we have to deal with this more than others is when we are going in for an interview. It can be stressful but, as you are about to see, there are ways to overcome and win.
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.
You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. I love this. I might actually use it sometime for an interview situation.
He simply answered: I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams.
Never forget to Think Outside of the Box.
