Legal Issues in Interviewing
Legal Issues in Interviewing
By: Rebecca Hart
1. Workplace Bundle: I would never try to pronounce the name the way Lance did. I would simply ask how to pronounce the candidate’s name. I would then ask the candidate to tell me a little about themselves. This is the part the usually will disclose where they are from, if they have children, married or not, where they went to school, and their interests.
2. Incarceration Insult: If I felt that the candidate may have a criminal record I would then discuss the back ground check that will be performed. Hopefully this is when the candidate will speak up if they do have a criminal back ground.
3. Elderly Error: I don’t see why this is coming up in the interview anyways. This is an inappropriate question and should never be asked. If the interviewer feels that he or she should know this information then they should have the candidate fill out an application that will have them put their DOB down and then just do the math.
4. Medical Muddle: How Lance words this is again unprofessional and inappropriate. An easier way to may ask the candidate if there is anything that may restrict them in doing any of the work duties that they are applying for.
5. Offspring Offense: This is important information to know but the key is how to word the question without offending anyone. I would explain that the job will have some demanding hours and shifts. I would further explain that they may have to cover and work doubles or work evening hours. Then I would ask them if there was anything that would prevent them for being able to work these hours.
6. Marriage Mishap: Whether the candidate is married or not is irrelevant to the job interview.
7. Language Louse-Up: This again was very unprofessional and irrelevant. I would check the resume to see if the candidate is bilingual. If so I would then ask him what languages and leave that subject at that.
8. Pregnancy Problem:
By: Rebecca Hart
1. Workplace Bundle: I would never try to pronounce the name the way Lance did. I would simply ask how to pronounce the candidate’s name. I would then ask the candidate to tell me a little about themselves. This is the part the usually will disclose where they are from, if they have children, married or not, where they went to school, and their interests.
2. Incarceration Insult: If I felt that the candidate may have a criminal record I would then discuss the back ground check that will be performed. Hopefully this is when the candidate will speak up if they do have a criminal back ground.
3. Elderly Error: I don’t see why this is coming up in the interview anyways. This is an inappropriate question and should never be asked. If the interviewer feels that he or she should know this information then they should have the candidate fill out an application that will have them put their DOB down and then just do the math.
4. Medical Muddle: How Lance words this is again unprofessional and inappropriate. An easier way to may ask the candidate if there is anything that may restrict them in doing any of the work duties that they are applying for.
5. Offspring Offense: This is important information to know but the key is how to word the question without offending anyone. I would explain that the job will have some demanding hours and shifts. I would further explain that they may have to cover and work doubles or work evening hours. Then I would ask them if there was anything that would prevent them for being able to work these hours.
6. Marriage Mishap: Whether the candidate is married or not is irrelevant to the job interview.
7. Language Louse-Up: This again was very unprofessional and irrelevant. I would check the resume to see if the candidate is bilingual. If so I would then ask him what languages and leave that subject at that.
8. Pregnancy Problem: