Why would you bring that up??
Candidate Says "My husband and I are trying to have a baby, so I will need to take some time off to go to DR appointments."
How would you redirect?
DYOPATH offers flexible scheduling for any appointments. Tell me more about your most recent role.
When do you plan to retire?
What are your long term career goals?
Hiring Gen Z is great because we don't have to pay them as much. Plus they don't weigh down the team like the Boomers do.
NAH - Age
I want to determine if this employee will stay long term with DYOPATH. What Question might I ask?
What are your long-term career goals?
Age
Candidate says "I have a lot of therapy appointments because of my autism."
How would you redirect?
DYOPATH core values is around family compassion and we offer flexible scheduling. Our typical hours are 7am to 4pm, if other hours are needed we can look into potential accommodations. *Change Subject* ex. Tell me more on how you've used your CompTIA Security Certificate.
How tall are you?
We have duties that require accessing a 5.5 foot shelf; will you have any restrictions or issues meeting that requirement?
Non-Binary employees don't have families to get in the way of work. I only want to review candidates who are non-binary for roles.
NAH -
Gender or Gender identity
Marital or Family Status
You want to understand what name you should use when acknowledging your new hire. What can you ask?
Do you have a preferred name that you go by?
What protects candidates from you knowing where they live and who resides with them.
Personal, family and financial
Candidate Says "I won Drag Race season 10"
How would you redirect?
Congratulations! What is another professional accomplishment you're proud of?
Do you have any disabilities?
Are you able to perform the duties of this role?
You and your husband must be thrilled about the baby!
NAH
Marital or family status
Pregnancy or plans for parent hood
This candidate suggested they may need time off on Thursdays weekly? What question can you ask?
Are you able to work the required schedule?
What protects a candidate and employee from what holidays they acknowledge
Religion
Candidate says "I will need money for a certification for a personal organized group."
How would you redirect?
DYOPATH would say "are you a member of a professional group relevant to your role or our industry?"
Have you ever been arrested?
Explain DYOPATH's background check policy and that any conviction that is job related to the position they are interviewing for may preclude them from qualification.
What's a challenge you faced in a previous role?
YES!
This question is relevant to the job
Candidate says "A birthday party planned for my daughter, but other than that, I don't have anything planned for the remainder of the year." What can you ask?
Do you have any upcoming events that will require time away from work?
What work classification protects candidate or employees on how many doctors appointments someone has?
Disability
This candidate wants to be called Mrs. Smith, however their resume says their name is Mr. Johnson.
How would you redirect?
Have you worked or gone to school under any other names?
What is your current salary?
What are your salary expectations for this postion?
I only want to hire people of color. This client is diverse and needs bilingual folks.
NAH
Race/Ethnicity or color
personal or protected characteristics
The candidate is interviewing at a government contract site and you need to know if the candidate can work in the US, what do you ask?
Are you authorized to work in the US? Would you be able to submit proof of eligibility to work in the US?
What protects candidate or employee how many times they've ridden in cop car.
arrest and convictions