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A LinkedIn post has gone viral after a 24-year-old fresher was allegedly asked about her boyfriend, marriage plans and family situation during a job interview
A viral post detailing the uncomfortable interview experience of a 24-year-old candidate has gone viral (Image-AI)
A viral post shared on LinkedIn has triggered a heated debate on social media after a young job seeker faced a series of personal questions during a job interview.
The post was shared by Lakshmi Laya, who recounted the experience of her 24-year-old friend while interviewing for an entry-level position. According to Laya, the interview quickly shifted away from professional qualifications and focused instead on personal matters, leaving the candidate uncomfortable and questioning whether such practices were normal.
Describing the incident, Laya said her friend was asked whether she had a boyfriend and if she was planning to get married. The questioning reportedly continued even after the candidate mentioned that her father had passed away.
Interviewers allegedly asked whether she intended to move to her mother’s residence, noting that the location would be far from the office.
The candidate was also informed about several workplace expectations, including extended working hours, no leave during a six-month probation period, and Sundays off only when required.
According to the post, an offer letter had not yet been issued, but significant emphasis was placed on personal circumstances and the level of sacrifice expected from the prospective employee.
Following the interview, the young woman reportedly called Laya and asked a simple question: “Is this normal?”
Using the incident as an example, Laya urged fresh graduates and job seekers to understand that not every question asked during an interview is necessarily reasonable or relevant. She argued that interviews should be viewed as a two-way process in which candidates also assess potential employers.
The LinkedIn user noted that when companies show greater interest in an applicant’s marriage plans, family circumstances or personal commitments than in their qualifications and abilities, it can reveal important aspects of workplace culture.
She further suggested that the way candidates are treated during the hiring process often reflects how employees are treated after joining the organisation.
Laya praised her friend’s decision to decline the opportunity, writing that some warning signs are not merely red flags but “walls” that candidates should not ignore.
The post quickly gained traction on social media, with many users sharing similar experiences from their own careers.
One user wrote, “I still don’t understand what’s the logic behind asking about someone’s relationship status, Single and Married shit I still understand.”
Another commented, “This same lala-type company asked me am I married or planning to get married since I am the eldest one among all? According to them, I might resign if get married.”
A third user criticised the hiring process, saying, “Worst part about Lala company are there HR. They are just there to fill the position. Not targeting all HR only the Lala company one.”
Sharing a similar experience, another person wrote, “Correct I have also given few interviews in which I was asked when you are planning to get married instead of asking about my job role.”
One commenter summed up their reaction in a brief statement: “ISSA NO FROM ME 🤡”
Another user offered a broader criticism of recruitment practices, writing, “Problem is that the people that end up in these senior positions doing the recruiting end up being the most narcissistic in the organisation, which then overspill into interviews.”
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