What can I ask a candidate during the hiring process?

What can I ask a candidate during the hiring process?
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Description

Hiring is exciting (finally, all hands on deck!) but if anyone on the team slips up and asks the wrong question during the interview process—stormy seas are ahead!

Fear not matey, because this infographic maps out what’s OK to ask, what questions need the Captain’s aye, and what’s in dangerous territory. Plus, you can easily tweak it to match local laws/regs or other special considerations based on industry or job. 

Wanna take a deeper dive? Pair it with the full module for a treasure trove of practical examples. Savvy? 

Who’s it for?

HR Team Managers Senior Leadership Team

What does it cover?

Diversity and Inclusion Harassment Competitive Information Confidentiality Document Retention Privacy

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