Step 5: Handle Tough Interview Situations with Confidence
We all have things about ourselves and our past that could pose a problem for some employers. You may have "too much" or "too little" education or training or gaps in your work history. You may be "too old" or "too young" or have other characteristics that concern some employers. Many of these things you cannot change, but it is your job to assure employers that they should not be a concern.
The Question of Illegal Questions
Employers can ask almost anything they want in an interview. They can ask offensive questions, personal questions, and even just plain dumb questions. They just cannot use that information to hire one person over another based on certain criteria, such as race, gender, or religion.
As a job seeker, it is important to realize that most questions, even one that might seem inappropriate, are probably intended to find out whether you will be a good employee. That is a legitimate concern for an employer, and you have the responsibility of letting the employer know you will be a good choice.
There are situation, however, where an interviewer's questions are offensive. They may be offensive in the way they are asked or because of the type of questions they are. If that is the case, you probably should reconsider wanting to work for such a person. You might even report that employer to the authorities.
Know the Laws That Protect You from Discrimination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, or national origin illegal in hiring discussion.
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which was put into effect in 1992, requires that an employer provide an equal opportunity for an individual with a disability to participate in the job application process and to be considered for a job.
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