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Comment on 32 Forbidden Interview Questions by Jim

Jim — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:07:49 +0000

sfs

Ever wonder why?

It’s because of the ridiculous restraints placed on the employers by the list of what you can’t ask. Illness or health status -why not? Disability (physical or psychological, including the use of drugs and alcohol) - wouldn’t you want to know? Emergency contact information - huh? Legal record, except for crimes specifically related to the job duties - crooks are crooks.

Because they are not allowed to ask questions that DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - employers must break the law.

Comment on 174 Action Verbs for Your Resume by Abegail

Abegail — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:47:53 +0000

Oh, what a huge list … Action verbs should be used abundantly throughout your resume and cover letters to promote your achievements.

Comment on Bewitched Employer Seeks Help by Izabela Bogdanovic

Izabela Bogdanovic — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Hello Patrick, welcome to Career Fitness Blog.
You were smart not to send your handwriting, just in case the hiring people were looking for something above your credentials. I always tell my clients to be very careful when they are asked to handwrite anything. Even if you are in for an interview and they give you something to fill in. Just don’t get paranoid. Sometimes company asks for handwritten application just because it is trendy or somebody else is doing it. Recently, I was asked to review some handwritten applications… I am no graphologist and they did not plan to consult one.

Comment on Bewitched Employer Seeks Help by Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:59:59 +0000

Yes, you are right. Although, i believe that there are still a number of companies out there asking for hand written job applications just because of having “old-school” hiring managers. In a couple of cases where I have applied for a job and hand written application was requested, I submitted normal, printed cover letter and resume, with partial success in getting an interview though.

Comment on 32 Forbidden Interview Questions by Jack Payne

Jack Payne — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:10:42 +0000

From the viewpoint of a Publishing Company Personnel Manager–me–50 years ago, I can only say, what a difference a half century makes.

In my day NONE of these questions were illegal. Some of the very first things I always wanted to know were age, maritial status, and religious affiliations. And, I freely asked these questions, as well as most of the other questions on this “forbidden” list.

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Comment on 32 Forbidden Interview Questions by admin

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:01:26 +0000

sfs don’t be so pessimistic. After reading your comment I got little paranoid.

Market laws are stronger than any state imposed ones.

If there is a will there is a way.

Comment on 32 Forbidden Interview Questions by sfs

sfs — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:54:14 +0000

Well they ask these things all the time and if you don’t answer them or object, what do you think you’re going to do? Sue them? Do you know there’s a lawsuit database that HR checks before hiring and if you’re on it, no job for you? Trust me, your suit, which will be very expensive for you to pursue, will insure that you never work again.

Employers are criminals. Those aren’t my words, those are the words of an IRS agent who knows well what employers do. They routinely break the law with impunity. Just type in “grigsby and cohen” in youtube and see what goes on without repercussion .

Employers verbally demand information they’re not entitled to and if you hesitate at all, you never hear from them again. What case do you have?

It’s the wild west out there, complete with inter-company do not hire blacklists for “bad” employees. There is no law.

Just do yourself a favor and refuse to work for someone else. If you’re selling your services by taking a job, find another way to sell those same services and skills.

I know what I am saying is not happy-sounding, but it’s very real. You may also want to look at the book “corporate confidential” by a long time HR insider if you want to know what really goes on in the hiring process.