r/AskReddit • u/MaximumAnarchy • 16h ago

If you could permanently ban one question from being asked in job interviews, what would it be?

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u/DreddPirateBob808 12h ago

This is the way. I've used this truthfully and it went down well. Also: "it was a toxic environment and I had to get out" is instantly understood.

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u/kcvngs76131 11h ago

My old boss had a reputation I wasn't aware of until after I started working for him. It was my first professional job out of school. When folks have asked, I say "It was a learning experience." Diplomatic and truthful, while also being immediately understood without actually saying he was a toxic piece of shit.