Why the "impossible" interview question works: filter for exceptional deeds, then test explanation skills
gabriel1 · x · 2026-11-11
Follow-up from Sana founder Gabriel Käck explaining his "impossible" first interview question: it first requires having actually done something exceptional and unconventional — most people never have — and then tests the extremely hard skill of conveying why it was impressive to someone with no context.
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