Sequencing Mothers and Illegal Interview Questions
By Terry Harris
How many inappropriate and sometimes illegal questions can the interviewer ask? The answer is NONE!
However, the more sequencing mothers I talk with the more I hear stories of these types of question being asked in the interview. It seems there is a underlying concern with companies out there.
Will the sequencing mother be able to handle the responsibilities of coming to work every day?
Will the sequencing mother be around any length of time or is she planning on having more children in the near future?
While these and other questions you may face can be inappropriate or even illegal, it ultimately comes back to you to decide how you will answer them.
You have a few choices to make:
Answer the question to the best of your ability even if you are not comfortable with it.
Refuse to answer the question and tell the interviewer it is an illegal question.
Answer the question with an understanding for the reason and addressing their concerns regardless of the legalities surrounding the question.
Remember, you are applying for a job with their company and you need to be prepared upfront how you will answer these types of questions. By expecting them and being prepared for them, it will make the interview go much smoother. The last thing you want to do in the interview is offend your interviewer.
If the interviewer asks personal questions it is a good indication of the companies culture. This allows you the opportunity to evaluate how comfortable you will be working in that type of atmosphere. You are not only being interviewed but you are interviewing them as well. It’s up to you if you want to work for them or not.
Terry Harris, the Premier Interview Coach and Consultant, specializes in the teachings of Real World Interview Skills to Sequencing Mothers. For more information on his online services, products, and customized coaching packages go to:
http://www.TGHarris.com or call 858-204-9689.
