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Martin Chitwood: 6 illegal nursing interview questions

ILLEGAL: “How much do you weigh?”

LEGAL: “Are you comfortable with lifting heavy objects?”

While employers may want to make sure you’re physically able to do the job, asking directly about your weight/height and general health is a major HR no-no. Not to mention potentially embarrassing for you! But rephrasing the question to ask about your ability to perform a specific task, such as lifting a heavy patient or carrying medical supplies, is fair game.

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