Legal vs. illegal job interview questions

What is one thing that you should NOT do during the first interview?

• Ask about salary

• Connect with interviewer

• Communicate why you are a good fit

• Close by arranging next interview

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What should you NOT do to prepare for an interview?

• Research the company

• Learn the company's concerns and problems

• Practice top interview questions and answers

• Memorize common answers to top interview questions

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It is important to be nice to the secretary when you walk in.

• True

• False

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If asked about any gaps in your work history, you should respond by...

• Make up excuses.

• Describing some volunteering and consulting you did during that time.

• Talk about family drama.

• Say that you work best when you have time off between jobs.

In every answer you give, the employer is looking for...

• How you will save them time.

• How you will save them money.

• How you will solve their problems.

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

If an employer asks you an illegal question, you should...

• Refuse to answer.

• Take them to court.

• Answer the question.

• Use your judgement depending on the question and the circumstances.

As soon as the interview is over, you should...

• Go home and rest. You deserve it!

• Replay each question and answer in your head.

• Send a thank you note to the interviewer.

• Sit back and wait for the cash to roll in.

You should bring a copy of your resume to the interview.

• True- Because the interviewer might have trouble finding theirs.

• False- Because you will insult them by assuming they can't find it.

You are welcomed into the office for an interview. What should you not do?

• Plop down in a chair, & pull your phone out
• Wait quietly until they are seated first
• Shake hands with the interviewees then take a seat
• Say thank you, and then ask if you can take a seat

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What should you do before you interview with a company?

• Add the interviewers to all your social media
• Do some background research on the job
• Ask them if they serve food during the interview
• Tell them you have another interview 15 minutes after theirs

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