23 Sexist (and Unacceptable) Questions In A Job Interview
Surely the job interview is one of the most complex situations to deal with when we face it Currently there are thousands of tips, tutorials, guides and even coaching courses to endure a job interview whatever its difficulty.
Another debate that is on the table is the role that some companies determine for the interviewer, dictating corporate rules that are of dubious legitimacy, as some are accused of positively or negatively discriminating against sexual gender.
Sexist phrases that should be avoided in an interview
Some prestigious companies such as the Spanish airline Iberia, the computer company Hewlett-Packard or even the Coca-Cola Company, have received severe formal complaints for sexist treatment in terms of recruitment especially in middle management positions or executives and directors.
In this article we offer you the 23 most inappropriate phrases that are usually uttered in job interviews.
1. Do you plan to have children in the future?
It is the star phrase/question of sexism, especially against women, where they see their options for success limited by the supposed maternal desire.
2. We need you to let your hair long
Here is another example of a sexist phrase, where there are jobs that put the physical image before the professionalism of the worker. In most cases it affects women more.
3. What is your opinion on dating someone from the office?
Although it may seem incredible, it is normal to verbalize this phrase.
4. Do you suffer from post-menstrual syndrome?
Women are once again in the spotlight when facing a job interview.
5. You need more makeup for the next day
No comments, right?
6. Try to flirt with customers to close a sale
On many occasions, women are hired to attract potential clients.
7. Will you be able to adapt to such a masculine environment?
In some sectors the male gender is dominant. Women often suffer these types of questions from the company.
8. Where do you see yourself in the future?
This simple question hides a desire to know whether the candidate will start a family or not.
9. Being a father we do not know if you are available to travel
Having children does not mean the inability to move.
10. Have you ever taken sick leave?
Women are unfairly implicated in a high level of temporary sick leave from work for both physical and physiological reasons.
