Mind-boggling brain teaser on job application is leaving everyone stumped

Would you get the job if interviewers posed you this tricky brainteaser to you? You'll need a sharp mind and the analytical skills of a genius to solve it - so good luck

A woman have been left stumped after being asked a baffling brainteaser on her job application.

Puzzles like this won't just bag you that dream role you've been desperate for - they're also a great form of mental exercise. In fact, research suggests brainteasers positively impact the central nervous system which leads to improved cognitive functions including better attention span and concentration levels. They an also help reduce stress and improve your mood (especially if you end up solving one). For this tricky challenge, you'll need sharp critical thinking skills, an unflappable personality, and the IQ of a mini Einstein. Seriously, it's not easy...

Brain Teaser on a job application.
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Taking to Reddit, one mum posted the brainteaser above, explaining: "My daughter is applying for a job and they have this in the application. Any ideas?" The seemingly-simple puzzle asks for the next letter in the sequence. On the top row, the letters read: "A, D, G, J, M, P," and on the second they read: "C, G, K, O, S, ?" We can't really give any clues for this one but you're under no time pressure to find the mystery letter so don't panic... Admitting defeat already, or had a lightbulb moment and finally think you've solved it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article for the answer.

If that numerical brainteaser was no match for a boffin like yourself, it's now time to put your English skills to the ultimate test. You'll need a creative mind and sharp thinking skills to crack this riddle, which is bound to leave your baffled. "Mrs. Watt has 5 children. The oldest four children's names are Lala, Lele, Lili, and Lolo," the riddle reads. "What is the name of the youngest child -why do people laugh at her name?"

Most people will jump to conclusions an guess the child's name is Lulu. This is because the first four children have the same name with different vowels - and 'U' is the last one available. However, this isn't right. Did you really think it would be that easy? Feeling stumped, or reckon you'e cracked it? You can check your answer here.

ANSWER: W. This is because the bottom sequence skips four letters in the alphabet.

Up for more IQ-testing fun? Check out our collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here. Or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.

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