Question 1

What happens in a puzzle round?

Accepted Answer

Sara shows you one classic interview puzzle, like the three switches, the burning ropes, the balance scale or the two water jugs, and you solve it by talking it through. She stays neutral: no hints, but pointed questions that make you justify each step.

Question 2

Is there a time limit?

Accepted Answer

Only a cap, set by the difficulty: 10, 15 or 20 minutes. There is no clock pressure, and the round ends once you have reached and justified your answer.

Question 3

How is it scored?

Accepted Answer

On logical reasoning, numerical reasoning where the puzzle needs it, spotting the key insight, a structured approach, thinking aloud, and staying calm when you are stuck.

Question 4

What if I can't solve it?

Accepted Answer

That is fine. At the end you get a straight verdict on whether you solved it, and you can ask for a step-by-step walkthrough of the solution.

Question 5

What do I get afterwards?

Accepted Answer

A report on your reasoning, insight and communication, a worked solution that explains the key idea and why it works, and the transcript and audio recording. A puzzle round always ends with a report.

Question 6

Can I take it again?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as often as you like.

Question 7

What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Every new account gets free interviews to start. After that, a Day, Week or Month pass gives you unlimited interviews in every round until it ends.

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How the puzzle round works