The Hidden Discriminatory Questions in Job Interviews

🔍Employers use workaround questions to gather information that they are not legally allowed to ask, leading to potential discrimination.

🌐Questions about home ownership, living arrangements, and language proficiency are used to gather personal information that can impact hiring decisions.

💼Employers may ask about financial history and credit inquiries to assess an applicant's financial stability, potentially leading to discrimination based on financial status.

👴Questions about age and graduation dates are used to determine an applicant's age range, opening the door to age discrimination.

👪Family status and childcare commitments can be used to discriminate against individuals with caregiving responsibilities.

Why do employers ask illegal interview questions?

—Employers may ask workaround questions to gather information that they are not legally allowed to ask, in order to make discriminatory hiring decisions.

What should job seekers do when asked illegal interview questions?

—Job seekers can politely decline to answer or provide a general response without disclosing personal information. They can also educate employers about the illegality of such questions.

Can employers ask about an applicant's financial history?

—Employers are generally not allowed to ask about an applicant's financial history, as it can lead to discrimination based on financial status.

How can applicants protect themselves from discriminatory interview questions?

—Applicants can familiarize themselves with their rights and know which questions are illegal. They can also seek legal advice if they believe they have been a victim of discrimination.

What are some ways employers discriminate based on family status?

—Employers may discriminate against individuals with caregiving responsibilities by assuming they are less committed to work or by imposing work schedules that are incompatible with family obligations.

00:04The video introduces the topic of illegal interview questions and the impact they can have on job applicants.

00:20The host discusses how employers ask workaround questions to gather personal information that they are not legally allowed to ask.

02:08The video explains how questions about financial history and credit inquiries can lead to discrimination based on financial status.

03:41The host emphasizes the importance of job seekers knowing their rights and politely declining to answer illegal interview questions.

05:02The video discusses how family status and childcare commitments can be used to discriminate against individuals with caregiving responsibilities.