CEO shows brain teaser

A CEO sparked debate after revealing a brain teaser he uses during job interviews at Genesis Capital Group. Dino Dionne shared on LinkedIn that he gives candidates just three seconds to solve the equation “3×3-3÷3+3,” claiming his six-year-old solved it in 30 seconds. While the challenge angered many online, Dionne stood by its effectiveness. Most people on Reddit’s ‘LinkedInLunatics’ forum were less focused on solving the problem and more critical of Dionne’s approach, accusing him of using an unnecessary tactic to judge intelligence during interviews.

The majority of frustrated commenters criticized the CEO, with some suggesting candidates should walk away from such interviews. Others pointed out flaws in the test’s setup, emphasizing the importance of parentheses in math problems. According to standard math rules (PEMDAS), the correct answer is 11, though confusion arose among participants who calculated different results. Despite the backlash, Dionne’s post went viral, adding to the ongoing conversation about interview methods and candidate treatment.