3. Do You Have Kids?
Personal questions about family status can be especially challenging because they strike at the heart of work-life balance assumptions. Employers might wrongly associate having children with potential absenteeism or divided attention. Leigh Henderson recalls her own experience of being asked, “Do you have kids?” during an interview.
To avoid falling into this trap, she advises pivoting to your commitment to the role: “I’m deeply invested in contributing to your team and would love to discuss how my expertise can drive results for the company.” By emphasizing your dedication to the job, you effectively counter any concerns the interviewer might have about outside commitments.
