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© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

The 20 Worst Questions to Ask an Interviewer

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can my mom sit in on the interview?

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#1:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Do you mind if I stand?

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#2:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can I choose my own hours?

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#3:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can I have my own office?

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#4:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can I bring my kid to work?

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#5:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Do I have to dress up? I prefer to wear shorts and flip-flops.

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#6:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Is it OK to date coworkers?

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#7:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Does the company reimburse employees for gas?

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#8:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

How many office parties do you have?

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#9:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

What are grounds for termination?

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#10:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

When will I get a raise?

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#11:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

When can I start taking time off?

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#12:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

What’s your favorite song?

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#13:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Do you believe in aliens?

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#14:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

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#15:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

What’s your favorite type of pie?

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#16:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Is there more than one opening? My friend needs a job.

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#17:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can you give me a ride home?

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#18:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can you be quiet? I have to take a call from another potential employer.

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#19:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Can you just hire me? I really need this job.

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#20:

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. marketing and advertising executives

© 2016 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

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