Hiring? The Most Tone-Deaf Interview Question That Always Blows My Mind.
- Aleena Mentor
- Dec 19, 2024
- 1 min read
There is one question some recruiters and hiring managers ask UNEMPLOYED candidates that leaves me speechless every time:
“Why are you looking for a job?”
🤦♀️
Seriously?
“Why do YOU have a job?” 🤔
If someone has been unemployed, the answer should be obvious. Yet, some candidates face this question during interviews, and honestly, it is baffling.
So, here is a SHOCKING truth for those who ask unemployed job seekers this question:
They need income to:
✔️ Buy food.
✔️ Keep a roof over their heads.
✔️ Care for their children.
✔️ Survive.
Imagine losing your job and being on the other side of the interview process. If someone asked you this same question, how would it make you feel? 😈
Job seekers do not owe anyone a perfectly polished reason for why they are trying to rebuild their lives.
Instead of asking pointless, tone-deaf questions, focus on how you can help someone in need.
✅ Understanding candidates’ skills and potential.
✅ Showing empathy for their circumstances.
✅ Contributing to someone’s career and well-being.
As recruiters and hiring managers, you have the power to contribute to someone’s survival and well-being by offering a fair opportunity.
Please, stop asking questions that add to the job seeker’s frustration and start making a real difference.
