Make no mistake, errors during the hiring process are not inevitable

When thinking about the hiring process, those doing the hiring often focus on mistakes job candidates make. Maybe hopefuls show up for an interview late and unprepared, or maybe they’re interested in the job’s salary but not so much the actual work the job requires. Certainly, candidate mistakes can be egregious, but what about mistakes employers make? Those blunders can quickly go from merely off-putting to unlawful. 

Recognize (and stay away from) unlawful questions 

Just because HR professionals take time to counsel hiring managers on the do’s and don’ts of interviewing doesn’t mean inappropriate questions never sneak into job interviews. 

In April, Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 hiring managers in the United States about the questions they ask candidates, and 32% admitted to knowingly asking questions that run afoul of antidiscrimination laws.