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All-Time Deal-Killing Questions

January 14th, 2009

There seem to be no conditions that justify asking the following questions in any circumstances:

  • Is it possible for me to get a small loan?
  • What is it that your company does?
  • Can I see the break room?
  • Are you (the interviewer) married?
  • What are your psychiatric benefits?
  • How many warnings do you get before you are fired?
  • Do you provide employees with gun lockers?
  • Can you guarantee me that I will still have a job here a year from now?
  • Do I get to keep the frequent-flier miles from company trips?
  • Would anyone notice if I came in late and left early?
  • How many (insert name of ethnic group) do you have working here?
  • What does this company consider a good absenteeism record?
  • Can you tell me about your retirement plan?
  • The job description mentions weekend work. Are you serious?
  • What is the zodiac sign of the company president?
  • You’re not going to check my references, are you?
  • Is it easy to get away with stuff around here?
  • Do I have to work more than 40 hours a week?
  • Why do I have to fill out this job application? It’s all on my résumé.
  • How do you define sexual harassment?
  • Can the company buy 5,000 copies of my wife’s book?
  • Am I allowed smoking breaks?
  • Will my office be near an ice machine?
  • I missed my lunch. Do you mind if I eat my sandwich while we talk?
  • I hope this doesn’t take too long. My mother is waiting for me in the car.
  • When will I be eligible for my first vacation?

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