How to Dodge 8 Tricky Interview Questions—Including Flat-Out Illegal Ones

Many of our staff are millennials. Do you think you can work with such a young group of employees?

This question is inappropriate because it focuses on age and encourages the candidate to address this topic—without directly asking them about it. It can be considered a slightly “sneaky” way to get the person to reveal how old he or she is, or make the person uncomfortable. “When asked this question, the person being interviewed should avoid discussing age differences, but rather promote their ability to work with any and all co-workers,” suggest Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach at Life Coaching and Beyond, LLC. “A person must understand that each group has their own approach to life, career and relationships. Once they convey they understand the unique aspects of the millennial generation they will be able to demonstrate how they can effectively work with them.” Watch out for these clear signs you can’t trust your boss.