Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Some questions by employers are out of bounds

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In the job application and interview process, there are questions employers aren't allowed to ask job seekers. Prospective employers should avoid personal questions on family history, marital status or if they have children. Employers may go over the job descriptions and ask an applicant if they can meet the physical job requirements. Employers may also ask if you're over 18 and about criminal convictions.

If a job applicant is asked a forbidden question, it can lead to an uncomfortable moment. Deal with those questions in a light tone and with a sense of humor. Interviewers should try throwing the question back to the interviewer. The job applicant should ask the interviewer if the reason behind the question is reliability and then offering to talk about work history and attendance, turning the outcome into a positive moment.

While employers should avoid personal questions, there are questions designed to explore interpersonal skills. A job seeker may be asked to give an example of how a disagreement with a co-worker was resolved. Job seekers should have examples and practicing with friends and family. If an illegal question is asked, job seekers are best served by staying tactful.

Abridged: Brainerd Dispatch

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“I have heard many complaints from job seekers who have been asked illegal questions in an interview. It makes for a difficult situation, its best to calmly inform the interviewer that you are not comfortable with answering that question and move on to the next question”. - Matt Morales, Chandler Hill Partners

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