Compensation
Name a state where it is illegal to ask a candidate how much they are currently making?
CA, CO, CT, DE, IL ,LA, MA, MD, MI, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RH, VA, WA
Acceptable or Unacceptable Question:
What type of discharge did you recieve in themilitary?
Unacceptable
Example of Acceptable:
In what branch of the armed services did you serve?
Fill in the blank:
As an interviewer , your goal is to listen more than you ___________.
Speak
Questions that are defined as question types that ask respondents to choose from a distinct set of pre-defined responses, such as “yes/no” or good bad
Closed ended
Who on the team drinks a blue windex color drink?
Phil!
When should you ask about expected compensation in role ?
Begining of interview
Acceptable or Unacceptable Question:
Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job you are applying for?
Acceptable
Lauren compared your role as an interviewer to what profession?
Flight Attendant
A question that cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no" response, or with a static response
Open ended
Pat!
Why do you ask about compensation range in second interview (even though it was asked in first interview)?
Candidates will try and get more
To ensure they are being truthful
Within range
Acceptable or Unacceptable Question:
How old are you?
Unacceptable
Example of Acceptable:
Are you over the age of 18?
If a candidate starts to immediately ask questions about the job in the interview, what should you do?
“That’s a great question. Let’s make sure we address it towards the end of our conversation, after I’ve had a chance to ask a few more things.”
Trick question! Both!
What city and state is Astra Headquarters located?
Boulder, CO
Is the question, How much do you currently make in your role, legal in the state of NJ?
No
Acceptable or Unacceptable Question:
Do you go to church?
Unacceptable
Example of Acceptable:
Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sundays?
If a candidate rambles off topic, what should you do?
“Let me try that question again—I want to make sure I’m asking it clearly.”
What are you doing this weekend ? Is an example of what type of question ?
Open ended?
This type of question can be defined as taking the answer to a question and using that verbiage to create a new question to dive deeper into what the person is trying to convey.
Developmental questions
What is a recomended way to ask a candidate about compensation?
Acceptable or Unacceptable Question:
Are you authorized to work in the United States?
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Acceptable
True or False:
It is your responsiblity as the interviewer to take the lead and redirect candidates when interview is going off track?
True
Do you have plans for this weekend? Is an example of what type of question?
Closed Ended
A question that subtly prompts the respondent to answer in a particular way. These types of questions are generally undesirable as they result in false or slanted information.
Leading questions