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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Emma Clark

The 5 Interview Questions You Should Never Answer—And Why They're Illegal in the US

Job hunting in 2025 can often feel like navigating through a maze of endless interviews, but there's one thing job seekers should never ignore: certain questions are not just inappropriate—they're illegal.

While it's tempting to try answering all hiring managers' questions no matter how bizarre or irrelevant to the job they seem, interviewees should watch out for certain questions that may be illegal for interviewers to ask.

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