Illegal Questions
If you notice the applicant is not wearing a wedding ring. Can you ask them their....
What is marital status
What is the optimal number of people on an interview panel?
What is 3-5 people.
What type of a question is: Are you detail oriented?
What is a Close ended question.
Does not encourage the person to talk (yes/no responses)
What law regulates the types of questions that can be asked during an interview?
What is Federal Law.
The applicant looks old enough to be retired. Can you ask them when they plan to retire?
No, this could fall under age discrimination
(Don't ask how old he/she is or when they plan to retire (Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967). You also can not ask when did you graduate from High School.)
Is it good practice to check a applicant's social media?
Not a good practice, This can lead to illegal discrimination claims.
(Washington state has enacted a social media privacy law that limits the ability of employers to request or require access to personal social media accounts of applicants and employees. This law is codified at RCW 49.44.200)
What type of question is: Describe a time when you...
What is Behavioral question. Focus on what applicant is doing or has done
What is it called when you conduct an interview prior to a in-person interview to learn additional information about the candidate?
What is phone screen
Is it okay to ask candidates current salary?
No
You can not ask about their Salary or how much they made in a previous position?
You can ask what their salary expectations are for this current role.
Why can't you ask, Have you ever been arrested?
This would be probing into their criminal history. You can not ask about their criminal history. If they mention it for some reason, then just move to the next question.
What type of question is: Tell me about your last boss, what did you like/dislike?
What is an open ended question. These require the applicant to offer more detail and demonstrate their communication skills.
What could these be called when you are in an interview with a candidate: Lack of eye contact. Gossip about former employees.
What are red flags.
Applicant shared she got married two years ago and is now wearing loose clothing. What would be illegal to ask them?
What is... Are you planning to have children
When you form an opinion about candidates based solely on first impressions. Or, prefer one candidate over another because of same interests or someone you could hang out with. What is this called?
What is Unconscious Bias.
A few ways you can avoid it by being aware of it, standardize interviews, work sample tests, etc.
What type of question is: "You'll need to be good with details in this job. Tell us how you manage details."
What is a leading question
What is this called: The checklist/document you turn into Erin after 90 days of employment for a new hire.
What is 90 day checklist (required)
Applicant has a distinct accent. What can't you ask them?
Where you from
(Civil Rights Act of 1964--National Origin)
Should you add notes on a resume during the interview?
No. Any notes an employer makes on a application or resume might be used to support claim of discrimination.
What type of question is this:
You have been working on a project and just about to turn it in when you realize some important facts should be included in the project. What would you do in this situation?
Situational questions. These demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills.
What is the #1 key thing needed to determine pay, Support Performance Management expectations, Equal pay act laws and Employee Relations - Hiring & Firing.
What is Job Description