This page typical questions employers ask during a job interview, and questions that employers are NOT allowed to ask a candidate.

Questions employers may ask

1. Why do you want to work in this field?
2. Why do you specifically want to work for this company?
3. What do you know about our company?
4. Why do you feel you are the right candidate for this job? What do you think you can bring to this company?
5. What things are important to you in the type of position you want?
6. How has your education prepared you for this type of job?
7. Which school courses did you like most and why?
8. Do you plan to continue your education?
9. What are your short-term goals?
10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
11. What do you like to do in your leisure time?
12. What are a couple of accomplishments in your life that have given you the most satisfaction and why?
13. What are some skills that you feel you have gained from your past employment and education?
14. What motivates you to put forth your best effort?
15. What is your greatest strength?
16. What is your greatest weakness?
17. What are your salary expectations?
18. What hours are you willing to work?
19. Are you flexible in these hours? Can you work overtime if necessary?
20. Are you willing to travel?

Questions employers are not permitted to ask in an interview

1. What health problems do you have?
2. Do you have any disabilities?
3. Have you ever been denied health insurance?
4. When were you hospitalized the last time?
5. Is any member of your family disabled?
6. Do you have AIDS?
7. Have you ever been addicted to drugs?
8. When was your last medical checkup?
9. How old are you?
10. When were you born?
11. When were you married?
12. How old are your children?
13. Where were you born?
14. What church are you a member of?
15. Does your religion prevent you from working weekends or holidays?
16. Are you a member of any religious group?
17. What's your sexual orientation?
18. Are you married, divorced, separated, or single?
19. Were you ever arrested?
20. What is your economic situation or status?