Bestie Q&A!: The One Question @Chamath Asks During Every Job Interview If you want to know whether or not a candidate can contribute to your company, ask them this: -- take a few minutes to think about something that you are an absolute expert in -- it does not matter what it is (can be french horn, poker, chess, etc.) -- explain it in ~2 minutes Here's what this question shows: Can the candidate think on their feet? -- this forces them out of the coached answers people prepare for job interviews Can they achieve mastery of a single thing? -- this shows the ability to focus deeply on one goal Can they simplify complex topics and communicate them clearly? -- synthesizing complicated ideas or subjects in an easily understandable way is incredibly valuable "That's a very powerful skill inside of a company."