How to Handle Inappropriate Job Interview Questions


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Although there are federal and state laws limiting what prospective employers can ask applicants during an interview, many employers find ways to walk the fine line between appropriate and inappropriate; legal and illegal.
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Structured interviews with canned questions have become the norm at many companies. Structured interview questions may seem impersonal or even silly, but they're designed to ensure candidates are evaluated on equal terms. By remembering that interviews are more about chemistry than specific answers, you'll ace those structured interviews.

The precious ten minutes you spend in an interview are often all you have, besides your resume, to make a good impression. Knowing how to dress for an interview can be just the boost you need to get the job.

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What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? Name the biggest problem you've ever faced in the workplace. How did you solve that problem?

During a job interview, you might fumble the answer to a question, or your mind will go completely blank. But, at other times, the problem with the interview isn't you. Interviewers who haven't been trained properly or who are trying to screen out candidates for reasons other than their qualifications might ask you personal questions that are awkward at best and illegal at worst. This Q&A can help you handle these nosy interview questions.

Make sure you dress for success for your next interview to show that you are professional and interested in the job.

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