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The Basics of Video Interview Preparation -- Plus Advice if You Live in a Small and/or Shared Space

The Basics of Video Interview Preparation -- Plus Advice if You Live in a Small and/or Shared Space

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many job interviews are being conducted using a video format.  These may involve live person-to-person interviews, or machine-driven interviews where you are prompted to answer a set of questions on camera without the presence of a live interviewer. There are some special considerations in preparing for a video interview, including many things that are fully under your control. There are also special cosniderations when you are doing your interview in a space where family members, roommates or pets may be present.

New 2020 Illinois Law on Video Interviews and Use of Artificial Intelligence

New 2020 Illinois Law on Video Interviews and Use of Artificial Intelligence

Illinois Public Act 101-0260, effective January 1, 2020, addresses the use of video interviews by Illinois employers. It deals with consent for use of AI to analyze these interviews, limits distribution of copies, and allows the interviewee to request destruction of all copies after a given time period…

New Illinois Law Prohibits Asking Job Applicants for Salary History

New Illinois Law Prohibits Asking Job Applicants for Salary History

On September 29, 2019, new amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 went into effect. 

Under the new amendments, employers and employment agencies can still ask you about your salary requirements or expectations.  And if you are applying for a new job with your current employer, they can access and consider your salary history.

Beyond the above, there are important new restrictions about the use of salary histories in the hiring process….