During a recent job interview the recruiter asked me for legal advice (I was shocked).

Anonymous

April 17,2023 at 8:49AM UTC

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During a recent job interview the recruiter asked me for legal advice (I was shocked). She then told me she was moving my candidacy forward but wanted to know if she could call me to give updates on how her case is progressing and get advice. I told her that she needs to consult with a licensed attorney in her state. I have never experienced this before and found it quite unprofessional.

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AnonymousApril 17,2023 at 12:12PM UTC
Wow. I can't even imagine someone asking that. How awkward and unprofessional! Is the job you are seeking in the legal field? You might want to consider reporting her to her superiors once you get the job or not.
AnonymousApril 17,2023 at 1:05PM UTC
Why report her? Yes, asking for legal advice during an interview is not ideal, but it screams desperation, or it could have been a test. It sounds like you gave her great legal advice:)
AnonymousApril 17,2023 at 6:16PM UTC
Where did I say I would report her? Please carefully re-read my post and find the language that states I wanted to report her. I said I was shocked and found it unprofessional, but never mentioned reporting her.
AnonymousApril 19,2023 at 12:11AM UTC
You are correct you did not say you would report her. I was responding to the other post.
AnonymousApril 19,2023 at 12:38PM UTC
Unprofessional on her part. Setting a firm boundary regarding f.u is Valid. Valid advice on your part. She may decide to stall your application out of her own issues.
AnonymousApril 19,2023 at 6:06PM UTC
Definitely not something I would think a recruiter would do but you certainly handled it diplomatically. If during your continued candidacy she brings it up again be prepared to share perhaps the local lawyer referral number (most states have this through the bar association for free) or let her know that you just have zero legal experience, end of sentence. Good luck in the interviews, and if you do get the position there you can share with her in the aftermath that it made you uncomfortable. My suspicion is that you made her feel comfortable and so she felt safe confiding in you, weird yes but not terrible.