64. Top Interview Questions to Avoid (and What to Ask Instead)

As an interviewer, it's important to ask the right questions to get the information you need to make a hiring decision. But there are also some questions that you should avoid–the kind that can get employers into some serious hot water–as they could be considered illegal or discriminatory. Avoid potential issues and, more importantly, identify red flags in candidates before you complete the interview on this episode of Agents Growth Academy. 3 Key TakeawaysWhile children can be a distraction for remote workers, it is not your place to ask about their childcare arrangements. Instead, ask if they have a distraction free environment that they can make calls/Zoom with no trouble. Don’t be afraid to let there be silence after asking a question; they may need a minute to mull it over, but talented people know their skills and will be able to answer with how they can help. Avoid asking questions about a candidate's current salary; it likely won’t provide the right information because it doesn’t take into account their individual financial situation.ResourcesThe Agency Guide to Bulletproofing Your Interview Process: agentsgrowthacademy.com/interviewguideLeave us a review or chat with me on social media!About JimJim Schubert is the CEO of Southern States Insurance, one of Georgia's largest independent insurance agencies. He is a nationally recognized author and podcast guest contributor appearing in Insurance Journal, Independent Agent Magazine, Insurance Business America Magazine, Best's Review and Applied Systems. Jim is a passionate advocate for small business owners, entrepreneurs and independent insurance agents. He loves sharing ideas about agency growth, digital marketing, and the lost art of human interaction. Jim is also the creator of Agents Growth Academy, an online resource for insurance agents and agency owners who want to take their growth to the next level. And when he needs to take a clarity break, he is either behind a camera lens in the great outdoors or teaching aspiring shutterbugs how to take beautiful nature photography at Schubert Photography.