Answer to Question 1
Successful applicants use five types of comments (impression management tools). They are to describe yourself positively, describe past events with positive personal stories, express opinions that agree with the interviewer, claim responsibility for past successes and to compliment the company or interviewer.
Answer to Question 2
There are two basic EEOC guidelines to follow to determine whether an interview question is legal. 1. All questions must be job related; and 2. The same basic questions must be asked of all applicants. It is illegal in the United State to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. It is illegal to retaliate against anyone who complains about discrimination,