So far on the interview trail, I've been asked a few times about my marital status, my fiance, etc. Some times it's after me mentioning the fact that I recently got engaged, and then some interviewer would casually ask about my fiance (or is it really "casual"?). At one place, I was outright asked about my marital status.
While I understand that it's an "illegal" question... I still have to say something when asked. Sure, I could say something like "I'd rather not talk about my marital status"... but that probably sounds pretty crappy.
Can someone please help analyze this question a bit with me? What is an interviewer looking for with these questions? (perhaps applicants who are married/engaged are less likely to move?? what else?) And given the interviewer's intentions, what would be good ways of answering safely?
thanks!
While I understand that it's an "illegal" question... I still have to say something when asked. Sure, I could say something like "I'd rather not talk about my marital status"... but that probably sounds pretty crappy.
Can someone please help analyze this question a bit with me? What is an interviewer looking for with these questions? (perhaps applicants who are married/engaged are less likely to move?? what else?) And given the interviewer's intentions, what would be good ways of answering safely?
thanks!