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Q3. According to law, employees can’t ask questions that solicit information that enables discrimination. If an employer asks this question (which they shouldn’t), you are entitled to decline to answer. If you don’t want to outright decline to answer, experts suggest answering the question with a question, such as “Are you concerned about my availability? Let me assure you there is no reason for concern about the fact that I am available, committed to the job and eager to get started.” Ladies: Experts advise ladies who are expecting to wait until they have a job offer before mentioning their pregnancy if it’s not already obvious in the interview. Expert Source : www.pbs.org/newshour/making-sense/ask-headhunter-really-illegal-employers-ask-youre-married Q4. This is a sticky wicket. It’s hard to express great enthusiasm to start a job then say “but I’m actually not available.” Experts recommend that the prospective employee actually have a job offer on the table before mentioning a pre-planned vacation, then making it part of their employment negotiations. Marcus should wait until he has an offer then tell the employer he’s excited to start “once the starting date details can be worked out” he can deal with his vacation as part of the negotiations. He must assure the employer that, in spite of the planned vacation, he is highly committed to the job. Q5. This is often the last question in a job interview. Experts advise always having a few questions prepared for the interviewer. If Marcus doesn’t have any questions, it signals he’s not very interested in the job, or not a thoughtful or inquisitive person. Prepare something to ask! For example, ask why the position is available and how the job interfaces with other positions within the company. Ask about opportunities for growth, advancement, and training what the company’s growth prospects are, or about the company’s culture, or the team you will be working with, etc. Do your homework. Be prepared. Know as much about the company and the position as possible before you walk into or log on to a job interview. Expert Source: belimitless.com/gchahal/life/career/smart-answers-to-awkward-interview-questions PRODUCT PREVIEW Expert Source: 8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Interviewer Show a little tact. By Alison Green Oct. 15, 2012, at 9:06 a.m. + More
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