Although the number of interviews I have had are not that many, I still think I have pretty good instincts. I come prepared, knowing about the company, its culture, and compensation. What I can't prepare for is an odd personality or strange circumstance.

Specifically, a socially awkward interviewer asking inappropriate personal questions. I have not yet ended an interview early, but I have left one knowing that I wouldn't accept an offer. Has this happened to you and what did you do?

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Awkward interviewers, yes. Inappropriate personal questions, no. Any examples? I'm really curious. I'd generally say I'd look for a way to answer that shuts down the line of questioning entirely, but depending on how inappropriate the question was, walking out might well be the right move.

I’ve never had inappropriate questions, but I agree that it is an offer. If extended, I’d immediately turn down. Is there a way you could report or let somebody know? I hate to think it’s one person ruining so much, and even harder to say if the company knows and doesn’t do anything about it.

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