Put your self in the place of the employer, if a potential employee asks you that question it could leave room for assumptions and one might assume that the individual part takes in drugs or could be concerned about performing a drug test or a criminal record check. I would highly recommend not asking those questions.
If you have any previous convictions, it’s best practice to volunteer that information prior to the pre-employment check stages. That way it doesn’t seem as if you are trying to hide something.
It’s not uncommon for employers to conduct random drug tests to ensure that their employees are not coming to work under the influence of illegal substances. Though some individuals may have valid reasons for asking these questions, it may be perceived negatively by the employer/interviewer.
For some individuals, this might be important to know but during an interview is not the best time to ask, as this might be perceived differently by the person conducting the interview. Usually paid time off (PTO) and sick days are outlined in the offer, so we recommend waiting until you get the offer stage to discuss that.
Though this can be a valid question for mechanics to determine the kind of working environment he/she is getting into, this could raise some concerns from an employer’s standpoint. This can be perceived as lethargy or incapability of meeting repair deadlines.
Collect information about the job and the employer that is important to you — this should be information that will help you determine whether this job would be a fit for you and if you would accept a job offer (if one is given). This will also demonstrate to the person interviewing that you have done your research on the organization and you are engaged in the interview.
Example:
1. What is the typical work week?
2. Is overtime expected and if so, on average how many hours of OT do their employees work on a weekly basis?
