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What Potential Employers Can And Cannot Ask Interviewees

Career Advice - Job Interview Tips

Advice Seeker: Dear April,

I've recently started interviewing to try to get some more babysitting jobs and I'm concerned about what some of my potential employers are asking me. Some are asking really personal questions about my own family life, boyfriend, etc. Are there rules about what employers can ask potential employees without it being considered inappropriate?

Sincerely,

Questioning Interviews


April Masini's advice:

Dear Questioning Interviews,

You don't need a license to be an employer, and most employers are not bound by any overseeing agency -- except the government. A parent who hires a babysitter is an employer. Because it's so easy and common to be an employer, it should be understood that most employment interviewers don't know which questions are legal and illegal. In fact, many people don't know what is appropriate and not appropriate to ask.


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