The Job Interview from Hell

We've all had them, but Google (GOOG) seems to spawn more than its fair share. Lately, the Googlesphere's been buzzing about some of the search company's notoriously arcane interview questions, which seem designed to simultaneously test your math/engineering skills and unnerve you to see how you'll react under pressure. (ex: "Why are manhole covers round?") Now, Silicon Alley Insider has a fun account from one of its own ad reps, who once interviewed for a Google gig but was unceremoniously shown the door. Here's her sad denouement:

"I didn’t even get a sympathetic laugh. 'That’s all. Good luck with your job search.' The phone clicked—I was stunned. The abrupt sign-off was a clear indication that I wouldn’t be considered for round 2.  Interviewing can be demoralizing, and that’s just how I felt as I sat with my cell in my hand, vowing to switch to Yahoo for life."

Jeez. Read the whole thing for more Googly grimness, and don't forget to watch this interview with the ad rep while you're at it. Best part: it's sponsored by Research In Motion, whose Blackberry is now competing with Android phones all over the world.