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• You can examine the question for its intent and respond with an answer as it might apply to the job.
For example, the interviewer asks, “Are you a U.S. citizen?” or “What country are you from?”
You’ve been asked an illegal question. You could respond, however, with “I am authorized to work
in the United States.” Similarly, let’s say the interviewer asks, “Who is going to take care of your
children when you have to travel for the job?” You might answer, “I can meet the travel and work
schedule that this job requires.”
On the following page are examples of some illegal questions and their legal counterparts.
Inquiry Illegal Questions Legal Questions
Area
National . Are you a U.S. citizen? . Where were . Are you authorized to work in the United
Origin/ you/your parents born? . What is your States? . What language do you
Citizenship "native tongue"? read/speak/write fluently? (This question
is okay only if this ability is relevant to the
performance of the job.)
Age . How old are you? . When did you . Are you over the age of 18?
graduate? . What's your birth date?
Marital/ . What's your marital status? . With . Would you be willing to relocate if
Family whom do you live? . Do you plan to necessary? . Would you be able and
Status have a family? When? . How many kids willing to travel as needed for the job?
do you have? . What are your child- (This question is okay if it is asked of all
care arrangements? applicants for the job.) . Would you be
able and willing to work overtime as
necessary? (This question is okay
assuming it is asked of all applicants for
the job.)
Affiliations . What clubs or social organizations do . List any professional or trade groups or
you belong to? other organizations that you belong to
that you consider relevant to your ability
to perform this job.
Personal . How tall are you? How much do you . Are you able to lift a 50-pound weight
weigh? (Questions about height and and carry it 100 yards, as that is part of
weight are not acceptable unless the job?
minimum standards are essential for
the safe performance of the job.)
Disabilities . Do you have any disabilities? . Please . Are you able to perform the essential
complete the following medical history. . functions of this job? (This question is
Have you had any recent or past okay if the interviewer has thoroughly
illnesses or operations? If yes, list them described the job.) . Can you
and give dates when these occurred. . demonstrate how you would perform the
What was the date of your last physical following job-related functions? . As part
exam? . How's your family's health? . of the hiring process, after a job offer has
When did you lose your eyesight? been made, you will be required to
How? . Do you need an undergo a medical exam. (Exam results
accommodation to perform the job? must be kept strictly confidential, except
(This question can be asked only after medical/safety personnel may be
a job offer has been made.) informed if emergency medical treatment
is required, and supervisors may be
informed about necessary job
accommodations, based on exam
results.)
Arrest . Have you ever been arrested? . Have you ever been convicted of
Record _____? (The crime named should be
reasonably related to the performance of
the job in question.)
Military . If you've been in the military, were you . In what branch of the Armed Forces did
honorably discharged? you serve? . What type of training or
education did you receive in the military?
There are several nonverbal communication skills are very important for
impressing interviewers:
Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, but don't try to crush the person's
hand. A firm handshake evokes strength and enthusiasm.
During the interview, maintain steady eye contact with the interviewer.
Sit up straight and be attentive to what the interviewer is saying.
Dress in proper business attire.
Use positive facial expressions.
Show your eagerness to hear back for the interviewer and let him/her know you
are thankful for this interview opportunity.
You should definitely let an interviewer lead the interview, but it is entirely
appropriate for you to ask questions during a job interview.
Here are a few questions to ask during a job interview:
Here are several basic facts that you should collect before going to a job
interview:
There are several items that you should bring to a job interview:
Avoid wearing large pieces of jewelry or heavy makeup to a job interview. These may
distract the interviewer and, thus, detract from your performance during the
interview. You should also avoid wearing cologne or perfume to a job interview. The
interviewer may not only find the odor to be distracting or offensive, but may also be
allergic to the ingredients.