How to Answer a Brainteaser Interview Question

In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, hosts Lucas and Luna tackle the dreaded brainteaser interview question. Using the classic 'Why are manhole covers round?' as a case study, Lucas breaks down a three-step framework for handling any brainteaser: clarify the constraints, walk through your reasoning aloud, and land on a defensible answer. They discuss why companies like Google and McKinsey use brainteasers—not for the right answer, but to see how you think under pressure. Lucas shares a real candidate story from a consulting interview where the candidate turned a flustered start into a strong finish by narrating his logic. Luna pushes back on whether brainteasers are fair or just lazy hiring, and Lucas gives practical tips for practicing on the fly. If you're prepping for tech, consulting, or finance interviews, this episode gives you a repeatable approach to stay calm and sound smart. Plus, a quick behind-the-scenes moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #BrainteaserInterviewQuestion #InterviewPrep #Careers #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobInterview #ConsultingInterview #TechInterview #CaseInterview #BehavioralQuestions #HiringManagerInsights #InterviewTips #ManholeCoverRiddle #GoogleInterview #McKinseyInterview #CriticalThinking #ProblemSolving Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo