Appropriate interview questions

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The guiding principal behind any question to a job applicant is: “Can the employer demonstrate a legitimate job- related or business necessity for asking the question?” Both the intent behind the question and how the information is to be used by the employer are important for determining whether a question is an appropriate pre-employment inquiry.

See a list of questions at Interview Questions – Appropriate or Inappropriate?

Published by Richard Brisebois

I help companies develop their leaders. I help managers develop themselves and their teams. I have worked with 7,000+ managers, leaders, and business owners in 40+ countries, from Fortune50 executives to SME business owners and tribal leaders. I specialize in designing and facilitating leadership development programs as well as executive coaching.

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2 thoughts on “Appropriate interview questions”

  1. Pingback: Be Careful What You Ask in Job Interviews « My Office Buzz

  2. One of my least favorite experiences in my own days of being interviewed for jobs was when the interviewer would preface the questions with, “I know I am not supposed to ask this, but…”
    It is hard to get past this one without being rude and showing your displeasure. I never could.

    Today, I would just change the subject, but I am more fearless today now that I am my own boss.

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