What to do if you are asked about your relationship in an interview
When you go into a job interview, there are several questions you might expect and be prepared for. Most likely, about your experience, skills and what you’ll bring to the role on offer.
But what if you were asked about your relationship status? Although it’s not your usual interview question, it’s one many women have been subjected to.
Last month, a tweet by journalist Francesca Baker went viral after she revealed she had been asked about her marital status by a potential employer.
After questioning why she was being asked, Baker was told: “Francesca, this is an online world and we need to know what your commitments are and if you're in a relationship and won't be distracted from our company.”
It turns out it’s not all that uncommon to be asked about your relatio...