How do you handle those questions if they come up?
Also what is inappropriate for me as an interviewee to ask?
2006-09-24 11:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by Paper M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They shouldnt ask anything too personal, most interviews are phsycology based, trying to see if you are what they are looking for.
A common one is 'why do you want to work here' to which you need to reply that they are a well-respected company, longstanding, or whatever fits the need. Check them out online and find out some basic company history, to show you are knowledgeable about the company.
Never ever introduce the subject of wages to your interviewer, wait until it is brought up by them.
They usually ask if you have any questions at the end of the interview, dont ask about wages, holidays, sick pay etc! Ask something about pension schemes or prospects for promotion in the future. This will make them realise you are looking to a long term commitment.
Be yourself, use friendly open body language, shake hands, remember please and thankyou, use eye contact and just be yourself.
Good luck!
2006-09-24 12:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal
Check the Dept of Labor Web Page. However I believe they can not ask you age related questions or questions related to your health. Also check laws in your state.
Past experience depending on what type of job it is.
You should not start off asking how much is the pay. Let them make you an offer fist. That question always made me feel the person was only interested in what they will get and not what they will bring. You should ask questions about what problems you can solve.
2006-09-24 19:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by 1 Wild and Crazy Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These things cannot be mentioned unless the interviewee says something first:
"So how many children do you have?" or "Do your children go to daycare?" (Not allowed to ask if they have children at all.)
"What does your husband do?" or "What does your fiance think about you coming to work here?" (Not allowed to ask if they're married or in a relationship.)
I was taught at business college to say whatever will reassure the interviewer that nothing will interfere with work. I've always been truthful though.
2006-09-24 19:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took an interview class in college. In the class the professor said that a possible employer should not ask any questions regarding religion, family, race, or preferences.
2006-09-24 19:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by gizbit76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cannot ask personal questions, including your age, your family situation, your sexual orientation, how much money you're currently making, where you were born, if you've used any other names at another job, your race or national origin, your religion, your native language, your military service , clubs you belong to.
Of course, some of these would be OK if specific to the job, for example if language facility would aid the job. They can ask if you've been convicted of a crime, but not if you've been arrested.
You can say, "I prefer not to answer that." If they persist, you can gently remind them that they're not allowed to ask you.
2006-09-24 19:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since ya left this question pretty open with not much detail, here's a few....
Boxers or Briefs?
Spit or Swallow?
Are those real or fake?
2006-09-24 19:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sara Lee 23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you date much? Do you drink alot? Are you and your spouse happy?
2006-09-24 19:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by us citizen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had sex last night, how about you?
Did you fart?
What's that smell?
Do you want my sex?
Will you grab my ***?
Did you just grab my ***?
2006-09-24 19:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋