| Handling Illegal Interview Questions Most interviewers who ask illegal interview questions do so unknowingly. Therefore, any attempt by you to assert your right not to answer the question will make you look defensive and may put an end to any future consideration for employment. Before responding, assess the situation. Is the interviewer making small talk and is not looking to use the information against you? After you have assessed the situation, you have the following response options: After you have assessed the situation, you have the following response options:
The following are examples of casually asked illegal questions and suggested responses: 11 Q: Does your family mind the travel required for this position? A: I am accustomed to significant business travel. In fact, I find being on the road invigorating, and my track record has been very consistent under these conditions. Q: Are you religious? Will your religion prevent you from working extra hours or on weekends when we have a big project? A: I suppose everyone is religious in their own way. I do not foresee any circumstances that would interfere with the quality or commitment of my performance. Q: You have a very unusual last name. What is its origin? A: It really is a mouthful, isn’t it? I’ve always used my first name and last initial in my business email address, as it is easier. Q: Are you planning a family in the near future? A: Currently, I am focused on my career, and although having a family is always a possibility, it is not a priority at the moment. Q: How many more years do you see yourself in the workforce (before retiring)? A: In today’s world people don’t retire like they used to; some can’t. My career and my need to earn an income are priorities that I do not foresee changing in the near future. ————– MilitaryConnection.com is a portal of all things military. One of our main areas of focus is to connect members of military and veteran communities and their family members with outstanding jobs. We handle all occupational areas across the board including healthcare, transportation, law enforcement, trades, security high tech and much more. You will find excellent jobs for military and veterans in both the civilian and government sectors on our site. MilitaryConnection.com is proud to present a multitude of resources for those seeking employment opportunities. We provide all types of articles and job tips to assist you. We also have many valuable resources including but not limited to our Virtual Job Fair, our Directory of Employers and of course the MilitaryConnection Job Board with thousands of nationwide jobs. MilitaryConnection.com recognizes the wonderful contributions of Transition Officers and Veteran Service Officers. We value their hard work and work with them. When the next tours is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com |