Question

1 (a).In general, what types of questions should you not ask in an interview? Provide at least two reasons why should you not ask them.

    (b)Select and describe three Common Assessment Problems (forms of interview bias) that you feel are the most common.

    (c) What is your opinion of using personality tests as a hiring tool?

    (d) Do you feel that a Work Sample or Trial Shift are feasible testing tools that can be used for all or most hospitality positions?

Answer 1

Q-1 (a) Questions you should never ask in a job interview

1. We should not ask anything related to salary or benefits

“Company benefits don’t come into play until an offer has been extended,” says experts. The same applies to sick leave and vacation days.

2. Don't ask any questions that start with “why?”

These kinds of questions will put people on the defensive. Expert advise repositioning a question such as, “Why did the company lay off people last year ?” to a less confrontational, “I read about the layoffs you had. What’s your opinion on how the company is positioned for the future?”

3. We should not ask: “Who is your competition?”

Before asking any such question, we have to determine whether it’s something you could have figured out yourself through a Google search. If it is, a) don’t ask it and b) do that Google search before your interview.

4. Do not ask: “How often do reviews occur?”

“It makes us think you’re concerned with how often negative feedback might be delivered,” says an expert. We have to keep our confidence intact, and avoid the topic altogether—or at least until we receive an offer letter.

5. Do not ask this question: “May I arrive early or leave late as long as I get my hours in?”

Even if you make it clear that you’re hoping for a flexible schedule to accommodate a legitimate concern such as picking up your kids from daycare, Barrett-Poindexter advises against this question.

“While work-life balance is a very popular concern right now, it’s not the most pressing consideration for a hiring decision-maker,” she says.

“Insinuating early on that you’re concerned about balancing your life may indicate to your employer that you are more concerned about your needs and less concerned about the company’s.”

6. Do not ask the question: “Can I work from home?”

“Some companies will allow you to work from home on occasion once they see what a productive employee you are,” say some expert. But an interview isn’t the time to be asking for special favors. Right now your top priority is selling them on you first.

7. Don't ask: “Would you like to see my references?”

“Interviewing is a lot like dating,” says Barrett-Poindexter. “It’s important to entice with your value and attract them to call you for the next ‘date.’” Offering up your references too soon may hint at desperation. Plus, you don’t want to run the risk of overusing your references.