kowema:
Were u interviewing for a banking job?, Say Teller etc

chukaericnjoku:
I guess u're talking about access bank interview right... cos I attended their interview just recently and was asked same set of questions. lolzzz. it wasnt funny @all

byesense:
well, It depends on how you look at it. Some employers would ask because they would like to know how much responsibility you really bear. if a prospective employee is the only one working in the family, you can be sure eventually, he would be overwhelmed with financial commitments. The next thing is to ask for a raise in salary, or to scheme on how to defraud the company or depression may even set in and this would lead to reduced productivity. where this may not turn out to be the case, i guess employers would rather play safe....... My opinion

byesense:
well, It depends on how you look at it. Some employers would ask because they would like to know how much responsibility you really bear. if a prospective employee is the only one working in the family, you can be sure eventually, he would be overwhelmed with financial commitments. The next thing is to ask for a raise in salary, or to scheme on how to defraud the company or depression may even set in and this would lead to reduced productivity. where this may not turn out to be the case, i guess employers would rather play safe....... My opinion

Lero15:
There was one interview thread I talked abt family background...some peeps almost crucified me


I have bn asked this twice


The interviewer wants to know ur position and level of responsibility in ur family..


Then abt your siblings...yes!
They want to know how well your brothers and sisters are doing.., ur parents' commitment to educating their children, your level of dependence, etc. Trust me, u wld not wanna lie.
But do not emphasize any ish in ur family ooo...



My 100 French Franc

Lero15:
There was one interview thread I talked abt family background...some peeps almost crucified me


I have bn asked this twice


The interviewer wants to know ur position and level of responsibility in ur family..


Then abt your siblings...yes!
They want to know how well your brothers and sisters are doing.., ur parents' commitment to educating their children, your level of dependence, etc. Trust me, u wld not wanna lie.
But do not emphasize any ish in ur family ooo...



My 100 French Franc

dmjinc:


U too much...take dix mille

youngwolf:
Hello guys,

Recently I attended an interview where the interviewer asked me about my parents and what they do?, they also asked what my siblings do for a living.

Now I wonder what this question has to do with my ability to perform on the job or me being the best man for the job?...
Is it right for them to ask such questions?

Atk1nson:


Youngwolf r u still in dis game? Until u get CBN job abi. Abeg leave d market for those who are still unemployed.

youngwolf:


This guy jus yab me sha. Lol

chukux2:
In my opinion this question doesn't carry much weight in terms of appraisal of your suitability for the job. It's like a trick question... just to test how you react and can keep your calm and sense in awkward situations because in real work life there will always be out of order situations you'd have to deal with satisfactorily using good initiative. Just remain composed and paint a good image of your folks such that whatever they do is positive and has a excellent effect molding you in the right to be capable of delivering.

LaurelP:
They simply want to know the number of dependants you have. The belief is dat the more people u have depending on u for money, the more stress and distraction you'll have from ur job.
Although its irrelevant to the job itself, but some employers can ask such questions and its left for u to prove to them dat u won't be distracted.

perrychemical:
ThIs question is unnesseary ,it is your own personal life. If I were you,I will tell them it is not connected to my official responbility . If they like,they should hold on to their job. I don't see reason why an employer should be intruding into their potential employer private life.

Lero15:

Are u kidding me

You can tell them that if you are already a GT at Total and Halliburton calls you for an experienced role that pays less.

You can even form upset like the that was asked where he was from on one funny thread I read.

realK:

I agree more with your view.

My advice is that you answer this question as honest as possible, and relate your answer to how this (good or bad) makes you more determined to excel citing what steps you have taken or you will take to ensure this continues to motivate you to perform.

Scrypt:


You can tell them that if you are already a GT at Total and Halliburton calls you for an experienced role that pays less.

You can even form upset like the that was asked where he was from on one funny thread I read.