US News had a story on interview mistakes that was pretty informative:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/50-Worst-of-the-Worst-and-usnews-3658564314.html?x=0
But not comprehensive, so I thought I would repost my list of what not to say in an interview:
1) Do you have a zero tolerance policy on drugs, or is there a little leeway there?
2) When you say a typical workday is eight to five, do you mean people literally show up at 8 in the morning?
3) Do you feel, as I do, that sexual harassment policy in this country is far too restrictve?
4) When you say the job offers two weeks of paid vacation, does that mean a vacation to anywhere, because if that's the case, I'd rather go to Europe than visiting people in New Jersey again, if you're paying for it.
5) When you say you'll do a background check, does that include the sex offender registry?
6) Does checking medical records include psychiatric care or being hospitalized against one's will?
7) When you say "team player" I take it you mean someone who doesn't do a lot of screaming, finger pointing or threats of bodily harm, right?
8) Does your medical plan cover Oxycotin or Xanex? I'd like to know what I'm getting.
9) I didn't notice a metal detector when I came in. Just our of curiousity, how would you prevent someone from bringing firearms onto the premises?
10) What are your disciplinary policies for employees who expose themselves at work?
11) How would you feel about hiring someone that's been convicted of embezzlement?
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Funny stuff. R
Well in my experience, if you're going for VP or above, this doesn't matter!! ;)
I am sorry about the many many posts I sent, thats not what I wanted to do, I just thought it didn't go through as the post never registered "sent". But getting back to what you wrote is definitely stellar, it is common in todays times to fill out a questionnaire, but when it comes to the company telling you about their private stuff, back off seems to be the answer. People find out gradually what their bosses have hidden, and other times are downright nasty people to deal with on a interpersonal level. It is really a dog-eat-dog mentality.