Interview Questions that Shouldn't be Asked

To help you prepare for your job interview, here are 24 interview questions that are illegal (in most places) for an interviewer to ask.

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Question 8 of 24

Do you have any disabilities?

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Answer Example

The interviewer should never ask this question but you can choose to play along or you can opt out of the answer tactfully. Asking a question in return is a very smart way to show the interviewer that the question is entirely inappropriate without having to say so in a point-blank manner.

Here are 2 options:

"I read on your website that you are an equal opportunity employer which includes not asking that type of question in an interview. Would having a disability affect my ability to be offered this position?"

OR

"Oh wow, I have never been asked that question in an interview. How is this relevant to the position?"

Please note: If you are asked this question, you are within your rights to leave the interview and make an official complaint to the company's HR department or to your local labor standards board. Do not worry about blowing the interview. You do not want to work for such an irresponsible organization.

"I read on your website that you are an equal opportunity employer which includes not asking that type of question in an interview. Would having a disability affect my ability to be offered this position?"

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How to Answer: Do you have any disabilities?

8. Do you have any disabilities?

How to Answer

The interviewer should never ask this question but you can choose to play along or you can opt out of the answer tactfully. Asking a question in return is a very smart way to show the interviewer that the question is entirely inappropriate without having to say so in a point-blank manner.

Here are 2 options:

"I read on your website that you are an equal opportunity employer which includes not asking that type of question in an interview. Would having a disability affect my ability to be offered this position?"

OR

"Oh wow, I have never been asked that question in an interview. How is this relevant to the position?"

Please note: If you are asked this question, you are within your rights to leave the interview and make an official complaint to the company's HR department or to your local labor standards board. Do not worry about blowing the interview. You do not want to work for such an irresponsible organization.

Written by Rachelle Enns

Answer Example

"I read on your website that you are an equal opportunity employer which includes not asking that type of question in an interview. Would having a disability affect my ability to be offered this position?"

Written by Rachelle Enns

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