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Dear JT and Dale: Is there a place or reference to give us common things that HR or companies do/ask that are illegal? For example, “Tell me about yourself” is often used to find out your religion and other personal information that often makes certain people biased. “Where are you from?” it is often used to reveal one’s ethnic background and possible political and religious beliefs. “Let’s talk about this in person” is something HR uses after you’ve been hired, and they don’t want paper trails used in a lawsuit. (I heard this from an employment lawyer.) — Robert
JT: I’m worried you might be overdoing it. You almost feel like you go into every job interview waiting for the moment to “catch” the person interviewing you in something illegal. Please know that often the questions they ask are genuinely well-intentioned and innocent. Not everyone is inclined to discriminate and I would encourage you to give people the benefit of the doubt. In my 20+ years of experience doing this, I can tell you that you will know the people who really discriminate by the repeated illegal things they do.
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DALE: You might think that I, an old white guy, with all my years in and around government, would have heard many conversations involving discrimination, possibly even discussions around “how do we get out?” Nope, none. Rather, I have participated in countless discussions about how to increase diversity in hiring. Of course, there are those who would say that I am blind to unconscious discrimination, and that may be true. In the meantime, I am sure of this: many companies are run by fools and fools. So while you should be completely optimistic while assuming the best in interviews, be sure to also do your research – online and through networks – to get the real story of how the company treats employees.
JT: My advice for the interviews themselves: Focus on your answers. Be clear about what you are willing to share. Choose employers whose values and beliefs really resonate with you.
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