Illegal Interview Question!

"Are You Married or Do You Have Children?"

This question appears harmless but is illegal to ask.

To ask about your marital status or family background violates anti-discrimination laws such as the Civil Rights Act. This sort of question comes with unfair presumptions about your availability or work commitment (particularly for women). Employers need to determine whether you fit the job or not — not how you conduct your personal life.

Know your rights. I wouldn't call the interviewer out on the spot. I would simply say something like "I have a happy life outside of work." After the interview if you felt violated you can file a complaint. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

Illegal Interview Question!

"Are You Married or Do You Have Children?"

This question appears harmless but is illegal to ask.

To ask about your marital status or family background violates anti-discrimination laws such as the Civil Rights Act. This sort of question comes with unfair presumptions about your availability or work commitment (particularly for women). Employers need to determine whether you fit the job or not — not how you conduct your personal life.

Know your rights. I wouldn't call the interviewer out on the spot. I would simply say something like "I have a happy life outside of work." After the interview if you felt violated you can file a complaint. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

"Interview Tip"

Do’s When preparing for your interview, keep these things in mind to set yourself up for success:

Prepare your answers. Now’s a good time to review your answers to common interview questions and decide how you’ll handle tricky questions about things like rate or salary expectations.

Try to prepare a question or two that you can ask to demonstrate your interest in learning more about the work.

Update your LinkedIn profile. While it’s important to make sure that your LinkedIn profile matches the resume you submitted, you can also update it to showcase additional work experience and achievements.

Dress appropriately. Whether you’re interviewing for a job in AI or the restaurant business, make sure you always dress professionally. This sign of respect shows interviewers that making a good first impression is important to you.

Bring copies of your resume. While your interviewers will likely have digital copies of your resume, print out a few hard copies to bring just in case. This may save your interviewer from having to fire up their laptop and locate your resume among hundreds of other submissions. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

Do’s When preparing for your interview, keep these things in mind to set yourself up for success:

Prepare your answers. Now’s a good time to review your answers to common interview questions and decide how you’ll handle tricky questions about things like rate or salary expectations.

Try to prepare a question or two that you can ask to demonstrate your interest in learning more about the work.

Update your LinkedIn profile. While it’s important to make sure that your LinkedIn profile matches the resume you submitted, you can also update it to showcase additional work experience and achievements.

Dress appropriately. Whether you’re interviewing for a job in AI or the restaurant business, make sure you always dress professionally. This sign of respect shows interviewers that making a good first impression is important to you.

Bring copies of your resume. While your interviewers will likely have digital copies of your resume, print out a few hard copies to bring just in case. This may save your interviewer from having to fire up their laptop and locate your resume among hundreds of other submissions. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

"Interview Tip"

Be Mindful of When Your Interview Takes Place

When your interview takes place matters and could affect its outcome. Interviewing early in the week and early in the day is possibly better because the interviewers won’t be tired from conducting numerous interviews. So if you have a choice it may be better to schedule it early.

Why? It could mean the interviewer will be more present and energetic during your interview. So be mindful of when your interview is taking place and do your best to read the room once you are in there with the interviewers. Grab any advantage that you can get to present yourself better. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

Be Mindful of When Your Interview Takes Place

When your interview takes place matters and could affect its outcome. Interviewing early in the week and early in the day is possibly better because the interviewers won’t be tired from conducting numerous interviews. So if you have a choice it may be better to schedule it early.

Why? It could mean the interviewer will be more present and energetic during your interview. So be mindful of when your interview is taking place and do your best to read the room once you are in there with the interviewers. Grab any advantage that you can get to present yourself better. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

"Interview Tip"

You are heading to your job interview. Both men and women want to smell good. So on goes the cologne or perfume. Wait! My suggestion is to smell clean but not fragment. Why? Because you have no idea if the interview(s) are going to ha an issue with your fragrance. It could be an allergy or a reminder of a bad breakup. Either way, you become a negative in their eyes. In today's tough job market you want to pay attention to small details. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

You are heading to your job interview. Both men and women want to smell good. So on goes the cologne or perfume. Wait! My suggestion is to smell clean but not fragment. Why? Because you have no idea if the interview(s) are going to ha an issue with your fragrance. It could be an allergy or a reminder of a bad breakup. Either way, you become a negative in their eyes. In today's tough job market you want to pay attention to small details. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

"Interview Tip"

Gratitude is about Attitude! Everyone likes a person with a great attitude. So go into your interview with a positive , upbeat attitude.

Express Gratitude

Always express gratitude at the beginning and end of your interview. A simple sentence such as ‘Thank you for this opportunity’ or ‘Thank you for your time’ showcases your politeness and appreciation. This also shows that you are very much interested in this position. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

Gratitude is about Attitude! Everyone likes a person with a great attitude. So go into your interview with a positive , upbeat attitude.

Express Gratitude

Always express gratitude at the beginning and end of your interview. A simple sentence such as ‘Thank you for this opportunity’ or ‘Thank you for your time’ showcases your politeness and appreciation. This also shows that you are very much interested in this position. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip