I haven't started applying for jobs yet (I'm still in undergrad) but I know for a fact that I would choke on those "brain teaser" questions, turn bright red and everything. Admittedly, there's just too much pressure (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?).

However, I'm pretty sure that I CAN do the following (even under pressure): Work through a problem rationally, work constructively with others, pay attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture, write code. And I would much rather focus on side projects than studying variations on Towers of Hanoi.

So this whole interviewing trend makes me want to cry out of relief.