How to Handle Illegal Interview Questions

Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights · May 23, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In Episode 7 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a topic every job seeker dreads: illegal interview questions. Using the real case of a candidate asked about their marital status during a second-round interview, they explain what counts as illegal, how to respond professionally without burning bridges, and when to walk away. The hosts break down specific strategies—from redirecting to stating your boundaries—and discuss why companies sometimes ask these questions even when they should know better. If you've ever frozen when an interviewer crossed a line, this episode…