Corporate Interview Blueprint

LEGAL INTERVIEW GUIDELINES

The law and Simon policies prohibit discrimination or making job-related decisions about a candidate on the categories listed below. AGE Any question that is age-biased or suggests a candidate’s age is unlawful. Questions such as “When were you born?” or “ When did you graduate?” or “Are you a Baby Boomer?” are not permissible. RACE There are no job-related considerations that would justify asking an applicant a question based on race. GENDER There are no appropriate questions based on an applicant’s gender during the interview process. Gender cannot be used as a factor for determining whether a candidate will be successful or satisfied in a particular job. RELIGION There are no job-related considerations that would justify asking about religious convictions. Except in cases where undue hardship can be proven, employers must make “reasonable accommodation” for the religious practices of a candidate.

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