Navigating Illegal Interview Questions

It is important to understand your rights when it comes to the job search, especially the questions that employers cannot legally ask you. This article goes over your rights and strategies for navigating the conversation if a potential employer does as you an illegal question in an interview.

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Topics

  • Interviewing

Identities/Populations

  • DACA and Undocumented
  • International Student
  • LGBTQ
  • Student of Color
  • Student with Disabilities
  • Woman

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