While personal information is asked casually during a job interview in some countries, there are others that prohibit such. In the United States, for instance, federal and state laws don’t allow employers to ask questions that are irrelevant to the job being applied for by the applicants. These questions are designed to find out personal information and are seen as discriminating.
If you ever encounter a hiring manager that asks about your race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age disability or marital status, especially if he is in the United States, you may file a claim for discrimination. But before taking such a harsh action, investigate first. It could just be that the hiring manager is ignorant of the law or the intent is really not to discriminate but to find out about your capacities as a worker. If the hiring manager is discriminating on purpose, then that’s the time that you should consult an attorney for proper legal action.
28 February 2008
by: Administrator
When starting on a job, keep in mind that you are being watched by prying eyes. Learn to act properly to win the hearts of your employer and coworkers.
Here are some tips to help you cope during your first few weeks in the job:
1. Evaluate your routine and work habits. As we work in different companies and organizations through the years, we develop a certain routine or work habits that we usually bring with us when we switch to a different job. Check your routine and work habits and remove those that encourage tardiness and poor performance.
2. Be aware of your surroundings. This is done through observation and social interaction. Things that you should be aware of include office etiquette, management system, social practices within the office, etc.
3. Know your coworkers. This is very important when starting a job as they are the people whom you will work with and see every single day at work.
24 February 2008
by: Administrator
Say you have hit the jackpot of getting hired, the next thing to prepare for is the adjustment period in your new environment that is the work place. Generally, the first month in your job is the time when your employer and coworkers form their opinions of you.
If you show unpleasant behavior, your officemates will brand you negatively. If you perform poorly, this will surely earn you the reputation of a slacker.
On the other hand, if you will go the extra mile and reach out to them in a nice manner, they will certainly be friendly towards you. Also, if you will work hard and do your job properly, it is highly possible that they will overlook your poor performance later on.