Questionable Interviewing Questions

Overview/Description
 Once, a prospective employer could pose almost any probing question during a job interview, and expect an answer--even if the question had no direct bearing on the job. Today, the law recognizes that interview questions must remain within certain boundaries or run the risk of being inappropriate, or even illegal. This course teaches interviewers how to recognize and avoid questionable interviewing questions. It also discusses issues an interviewer can address, and gives examples of how such questions should be posed. This SkillSoft product has been reviewed by the Employment Practice Group of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated.

Target Audience
 Personnel who interview job candidates

Expected Duration
1.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Dangerous Interview Questions

  • recognize the potential effect that dangerous interview questions have on an interview.
  • select examples of inappropriate interview questions.
  • resolve inappropriate interview questions.
  • respond effectively when an interview candidate offers inappropriate information.

    • Appropriate Interview Questions

  • recognize the potential effect that appropriate interview questions have on an interview.
  • distinguish categories of appropriate interview questions.
  • determine the characteristics an interviewer should examine.

    • Course Number: HR0161