5 Things Never to Ask in a Job Interview

The article argues that what you ask in a job interview matters as much as how you answer. Questions about pay, benefits, flexibility, and advancement can hurt your chances if they come too early, because they can suggest that you are focused on personal convenience instead of the role itself.

Reading notes

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• Do not ask about salary, raises, or benefits in a first interview or phone screen; if money comes up, redirect the conversation to your qualifications and the job duties.
• Do not ask to work from home too early; for a full-time staff job, flexibility should be discussed after an offer.
• Do not ask whether you can arrive late or leave early on slow days; the article says this can signal that you may be hard to manage.
• Do not ask how quickly you can get promoted or get a raise; the hiring manager is trying to fill the current role, not plan your career path.
• Do not ask about paid vacation or other perks in initial interviews; wait until after a job offer to discuss the benefits package.