Should I bring a copy of my resume to a job interview?

Yes. If you are invited to an in-person interview, you should bring two to three copies of your resume so that your interviewer can consider it during the meeting. They may also wish to discuss specific points with you.

How do phone interviews differ from in-person interviews?

For the most part, video conferences and telephone interviews are the same as in-person interviews. You will likely be asked the same questions and you will be expected to show the same level of professionalism and formality. The main differences in a phone interview are the lack of need to dress a certain way and the removal of body language as an important factor. In video conference interviews you will have to be professionally dressed, but things like eye contact and body language are less important than they would in an in-person interview.

What questions can’t a hiring manager ask in a job interview?

This can differ depending on the state, but there are some questions that are universally illegal to ask in a job interview. For example, a recruiter cannot ask your age, sexual preference, or what religion you follow in a job interview. Of course, there may be times when a hiring manager asks a question like this without thinking. If this happens, simply dodge around it and consider whether this is a red flag based on their behavior. A job interview is also your chance to assess a potential employer.