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‘Are you interviewing my parents or me?’: Singapore job seeker baffled after interviewer asks about parents’ jobs and NS history
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Yoko Nicole , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual was asked about their parents' jobs, including the company they work for, their positions, and salaries. They were also questioned about their own National Service experience, including where they served, their rank, and posting.
A job seeker expressed frustration after being asked unusual questions during an interview. The individual was asked about their parents' jobs, including the company they work for, their positions, and salaries. They were also questioned about their own National Service experience, including where they served, their rank, and posting.
The job seeker wondered why this information was relevant to their own employment prospects, asking if the interviewer was evaluating their parents instead of them. Further details about the interview and the job seeker's reaction are available. The job seeker shared their experience on a forum, sparking discussion about the interview process.
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Category: business ·
Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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