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Job Search Guide: LAND A JOB
HOW TO PREPARE Do not go into your interview ill prepared; we can help. Here are some of our favorite resources for your interview preparation.
MOCK INTERVIEW
303 Mary Martin Hall 334-844-4744 Call or schedule an appointment with a career counselor for one-on-one practice before your interview.
QUINNCIA
aub.ie/quinncia Online interview prep. Run through a series of questions and evaluate your own performance. Great for looking out for those verbal crutches and areas for improvement. You MUST use your Auburn email address to create your account.
GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.com Great for researching prospective companies. View a growing database of millions of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, benefits reviews, office photos and more.
ILLEGAL QUESTIONS Employers are eager to obtain as much information about a potential candidate as they possibly can in order to make the best decision possible for their organizations. Sometimes in their zeal to know more about a candidate, an employer may accidentally, or intentionally, ask an illegal question during the interview. There are regulations at the federal, state and local level as to what questions an employer may ask of you for your protection. However, that does not mean you should not prepare for your response. You have three options to pursue.
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Answer the question if you wish. Bearing in mind you take responsibility for the information you provide and could be giving the “wrong” answer that might hinder your chances.
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Refuse to answer which is legally well within your rights. Depending upon your phrasing, you run the risk of sounding confrontational and/or uncooperative.
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Assess for what the intent behind the question is and how it might apply to the job. This is usually the best way to go.
CAREERSHIFT
aub.ie/CareerShift An additional research tool for more comprehensive data gathering as well as job hunting.
READY PREP INTERVIEW
jobinterviewquestions.com Easy to use question generator for practicing those difficult interview questions specific to different industries.
EXAMPLE ILLEGAL QUESTIONS − − − − − − −
Are you a U.S. citizen? What is your “Native Tongue?” What is your relationship status? Do you have/want children? How much do you weigh? Do you have an disabilities? I see you were in the military. Were you honorably discharged?
Here are some of the more common illegal questions you might be asked. For additional assistance, speak with a career counselor in 303 Mary Martin Hall. ©2021 University Career Center
