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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 15 of 24

How is your health?

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:



"Thank you for your concern! Do I look ill? I was a bit nervous for the interview but I didn't realize I looked so pale."



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.

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How to Answer: How is your health?

  • 15. How is your health?

      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:



      "Thank you for your concern! Do I look ill? I was a bit nervous for the interview but I didn't realize I looked so pale."



      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

      "Thank you for your concern! Do I look ill? I was a bit nervous for the interview but I didn't realize I looked so pale."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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