23 sexist (and unacceptable) job interview questions

Some companies do not have the slightest tact when it comes to recruiting personnel.

The job interview is probably one of the most complex situations to deal with when we face it.. Nowadays there are thousands of tips, tutorials, guides and even coaching courses on how to withstand a job interview, no matter how difficult it is.

Another debate that is on the table is the role that some companies determine for the interviewer, dictating corporate rules that are of dubious legitimacy, as some are accused of discriminating positively or negatively the sexual gender.

Sexist phrases that should be avoided in an interview.

Some prestigious companies such as the Spanish airline Iberia, the computer company Hewlett-Packard or even the Coca-Cola Company, have received severe formal complaints about sexist treatment in recruitment, especially in middle or executive and managerial positions.especially in middle management or executive and director positions.

In this article we offer you the 23 most inappropriate phrases that are often uttered in job interviews.

Do you plan to have children in the future?

This is the star phrase/question of sexism, especially against women, where they see their options for success limited by the supposed maternal desire.

2. We need you to grow your hair long

Here is another example of a sexist phrase, where there are jobs that put physical image before the professionalism of the worker. In most cases it affects women more.

3. How do you feel about dating someone from the office?

Although it may seem incredible, it is normal to verbalize this phrase.

4. Do you suffer from post menstrual syndrome?

Women are once again in the spotlight when facing a job interview.

5. You need more makeup for the next day

No comment, right?

6. Try to flirt with clients to close a sale.

Women are often hired to attract potential clients.

7. Will you be able to adapt to such a masculine environment?

In some sectors the male gender is dominant. Women are often asked this type of question by the company.

8. Where do you see yourself in the future?

This simple question hides a desire to know if the candidate will start a family or not.

9. As a parent, we don't know if you are available to travel

Having children does not mean that it is impossible to move around.

10. Have you ever taken sick leave?

Women are unfairly implicated in a high level of temporary absences from work for both physical and physiological reasons.

11. Sorry, we require physical strength to perform the company's activities.

In some cases, such as in the logistics sector, women are penalized for not being "strong".

12. The job advertisement asks for a secretary, not a secretary.

Men also encounter difficulties in some of the positions advertised, such as customer service or secretarial positions.

13. Are you sure you are not going to have children?

A sexist question addressed to both men and women.

14. At what age would you like to have children?

A very common phrase nowadays.

15. Girls here must wear skirts and heels.

Clothing is another controversial element between men and women.

16. Do you prefer to look after mothers or fathers?

This is a fairly recurrent question in the commercial sectors.

17. We need a man of character for the executive position.

Can't a woman have character?

18. Maybe you don't fit the profile, so we are looking for a woman.

Women's clothing, baby or make-up stores, men are discriminated against because of their sexual condition.

19. Even if you have your period, it is not a reason to leave.

Incredible as it may seem, this type of statement is still true today.

20. You have to wear a blouse here

External appearance is once again a priority for some firms.

21. Do you or your partner cook?

A very typical occurrence in job interviews.

22. Who of the two usually takes the children to school?

Fathers and mothers face these difficulties in many job applications.

23. Do you have a driver's license?

According to a study, 95% of women are asked this question.