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Quiz about Proper Interviewing Techniques in the US

Proper Interviewing Techniques in the US Quiz

When you're interviewing someone for a job in the United States, it's important that you avoid asking questions that could be considered discriminatory. Let's see if you can choose which question is OK to ask in each of the following scenarios.

A multiple-choice quiz by kscleaves. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kscleaves

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,622

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is an acceptable question to an Asian accounting applicant? Hint

Did your mother push you to get into math?

So are you able to read the Chinese menus in restaurants?

So it's the year of the Dragon. Is that your Chinese astrology sign?

None of these questions are legal.

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Question 2 of 10

2. A petite young lady is applying for a job in your factory. What can you ask her? Hint

Are you able to lift a 50 lb box off of a five foot tall shelf?

Do you have any plans to bulk up a bit before starting here?

Are you going to feel OK working around all the big guys out there?

None of these questions are legal.

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Question 3 of 10

3. When interviewing a candidate, which of the following is an appropriate icebreaker? Hint

Did you do anything special for Valentine's Day?

Did you have a nice Christmas?

None of these questions are appropriate

Did you get anything nice for Mother's day?

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Question 4 of 10

4. The job requires long hours and occasional evening work. What question can you ask to find out if your applicant can handle the time commitment? Hint

Can you get a babysitter with short notice?

None of these questions are legal.

Is your wife going to be OK with you spending a lot of nights at the office?

Are you able to work more than 50 hours a week including occasional second shifts?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Something strikes you as "not quite right" as you talk with your applicant for a cashier's job. How can you safely inquire about their criminal history? Hint

Have you ever been discharged from a job for stealing?

Have you ever sued your employer?

Have you ever been arrested for drunk driving?

None of these questions are legal.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is an acceptable question to ask when interviewing a new real estate agent? Hint

Did you vote for Joe Smith?

Are you a member of the National Association of Realtors?

Are you a member of the National Organization for Women?

None of these questions are legal.

7. An older, matronly kind of lady is applying to be a bartender at your rowdy sports bar. While all of the questions below are silly, only one of them is legal. Which one is the legal question? Hint

Are you able to keep up with all the crazy cocktails that the kids like these days?

Are you a Lakers fan? It's gonna be real tough to work here if you aren't!

Are you going to be OK working around a bunch of drunk, crazy guys?

Are you old enough to legally serve liquor in this state?

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Question 8 of 10

8. Your applicant is really hot! Can you ask them out for a date after the interview, even if you aren't hiring them?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Your applicant for a *desk job* has a very noticeable limp. What questions can you ask him? Hint

Can you stand for up to 4 hours at a time?

Are you planning on having surgery anytime soon?

Do you have to go to the doctor a lot for that limp?

None of these questions are legal.

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Question 10 of 10

10. When can you ask the applicant to provide a photo of themselves at the interview? Hint

You cannot ever ask for a photo.

When they are applying to be a secretary

When they are applying to be an actor

When they are applying to be a teacher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is an acceptable question to an Asian accounting applicant?

Answer: None of these questions are legal.

Race is a big one to avoid. It's best to not refer to any aspect of your applicant's race, including racial stereotypes and cultural beliefs. Additionally, unless the ability to read and write a foreign language is critical to the job, you cannot ask about any applicant's mother tongue.

2. A petite young lady is applying for a job in your factory. What can you ask her?

Answer: Are you able to lift a 50 lb box off of a five foot tall shelf?

Height, weight and gender should have no impact in your hiring decision so long as the applicant is able to handle the physical requirements of the workplace. It's best to keep your questions focused on the specific tasks necessary to perform the job rather than second guessing an applicant based on their size.

3. When interviewing a candidate, which of the following is an appropriate icebreaker?

Answer: None of these questions are appropriate

Questions about religion (Christmas), family status (Mother's day) and marital status (Valentine's day) are not considered to be appropriate. Keep it vague when dealing with holidays - stick with "did you have a nice weekend?"

4. The job requires long hours and occasional evening work. What question can you ask to find out if your applicant can handle the time commitment?

Answer: Are you able to work more than 50 hours a week including occasional second shifts?

Keeping things specific to the job saves you once again here. Questions about childcare and marital status are illegal.

5. Something strikes you as "not quite right" as you talk with your applicant for a cashier's job. How can you safely inquire about their criminal history?

Answer: Have you ever been discharged from a job for stealing?

You cannot ask about a person's criminal history unless it specifically applies to the job at hand. In the case of a cashier, it's fair and reasonable to ask if they've a prior confirmed record of stealing from their employer.

6. Which is an acceptable question to ask when interviewing a new real estate agent?

Answer: Are you a member of the National Association of Realtors?

Membership of organizations, groups, clubs and hobby groups should not be considered in hiring, nor should political beliefs. However, job-related memberships may be discussed in relation to how they can improve the candidate's performance.

7. An older, matronly kind of lady is applying to be a bartender at your rowdy sports bar. While all of the questions below are silly, only one of them is legal. Which one is the legal question?

Answer: Are you old enough to legally serve liquor in this state?

You never want to give the impression that you're discriminating based on a person's age, beliefs or gender. Legal age restrictions are exempt and can be discussed.

8. Your applicant is really hot! Can you ask them out for a date after the interview, even if you aren't hiring them?

Answer: No

You never want to get into a situation where your actions might be interpreted as sexual harassment. No matter how attractive your interview candidate is, always keep your dealings 100% professional.

9. Your applicant for a *desk job* has a very noticeable limp. What questions can you ask him?

Answer: None of these questions are legal.

If the job involves lots of standing up, then it's OK to ask if the person can stand for long periods of time. However, none of the questions are appropriate for a desk job as they discriminate based on the applicant's disability.

10. When can you ask the applicant to provide a photo of themselves at the interview?

Answer: When they are applying to be an actor

If the job requires a certain "look" then it is OK to request a photo. However, outside of acting and modeling jobs there are very few positions where your looks are crucial to your performance! If it doesn't affect the job, then discriminating against someone based on their appearance is against the law.

Source: Author kscleaves

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