# Job interview - help! **URL:** \ **Category:** Working in Taiwan\ **Tags:** taipei, job-market\ **Created:** [April 20, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003 "2020-04-20T04:33:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/1 "2020-04-20T04:33:35Z")
Hello, I am new in this forum, I am not familiar with using this forum for asking questions even though I usually read answers about Taiwan from here. So, I have a question but before going into that let me give some context. Just say that, two days ago I was told by my friend to contact someone regarding job offer as a clerk at a clothes shop in Ximen. So I sent a message asking about the availability of the job offer. The next day the person replied to me, and asking me picture of me, weight and height. This made me feel something isn’t right, but I don’t know for sure, so I am asking users in here. Is it normal for employer to ask about your weight and height before meeting for interview? And then, I asked him about the address of the shop, he said that I can meet him at MRT exit, and then he will take me to the shop. This maybe nothing, but I need to hear some insight from users here. Thank you in advance, any help would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![keoni](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a4c791/32.png) [@keoni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/keoni)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/2 "2020-04-20T04:39:23Z")
Sounds a bit dodgy. Be careful. If he won’t provide the address, don’t go. BTW, if you are a foreigner here, you can’t work without a permit with a few exceptions. So make sure you aren’t breaking the law before trying to get work. ---
**Author:** ![Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/3 "2020-04-20T04:43:45Z")
Is this a modeling agency or fitness coach job? Seems weird to ask for height of weight. ---
**Author:** ![keoni](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a4c791/32.png) [@keoni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/keoni)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/4 "2020-04-20T04:45:00Z")
OP said sales clerk at a clothes shop on Ximen. ---
**Author:** ![Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/5 "2020-04-20T04:45:31Z")
I know, that’s what make it sound dodgy. ---
**Author:** ![BiggusDickus](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/biggusdickus/32/90381_2.png) [@BiggusDickus](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/BiggusDickus)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/6 "2020-04-20T04:55:22Z")
It’s not ethical and could be breaking employment law, but I can understand why the owner of a clothes shop would be concerned about their employees’ appearance. ---
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/7 "2020-04-20T04:59:56Z")
I am here with student visa. He didn’t provide me the address. This sounds fishy to me. ---
**Author:** ![nz](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/a9adbd/32.png) [@nz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/nz)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/8 "2020-04-20T05:22:57Z")
> [@Queenzel](#): > > This sounds fishy to me. I doubt you need the job that badly. If something feels off, it probably is. At a minimum, you should have the address and name of the shop. If they can’t even give that to you, there are a bazillion other jobs you could take that don’t have the potential to have you dragged down a dark alley. ---
**Author:** ![slawa](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/slawa/32/112823_2.png) [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/9 "2020-04-20T05:53:09Z")
Tell him this is not Tinder. You are looking for a job and not a date. Then kindly tell him to :banana: off and that you will report him. ---
**Author:** ![keoni](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a4c791/32.png) [@keoni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/keoni)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/10 "2020-04-20T06:07:24Z")
> [@slawa](#): > > Tell him this is not Tinder. You are looking for a job and not a date. > > Then kindly tell him to :banana: off and that you will report him. I think I interpreted the situation differently. It seems like an attempt to “recruit” new “escorts”. ---
**Author:** ![Lao\_Wang](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/lao_wang/32/75589_2.png) [@Lao\_Wang](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lao_Wang)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/11 "2020-04-20T06:13:46Z")
> [@Queenzel](#): > > I am here with student visa. make sure you get your open work permit if you are worried about getting deported for working ---
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/12 "2020-04-20T06:25:05Z")
Thank you to everyone for responding to my post. Anyway, my aunt has an extra bike she lives in other city, so how can I get the bike to Taipei? Is post office can do deliver things like bicycle? ---
**Author:** ![Lao\_Wang](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/lao_wang/32/75589_2.png) [@Lao\_Wang](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lao_Wang)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:35am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/13 "2020-04-20T06:35:33Z")
> [@Queenzel](#): > > Anyway, my aunt has an extra bike she lives in other city, so how can I get the bike to Taipei? If you’re short on money, just ride it to Taipei. If it’s too far take a train and bring it to Taipei. You have to reserve in advance, ticket is the same price as a person. You can’t get off the Train at Taipei Main, you’ have to go to Wanhua or Songshan. ---
**Author:** ![keoni](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a4c791/32.png) [@keoni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/keoni)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/14 "2020-04-20T06:56:50Z")
> [@Lao\_Wang](#): > > If you’re short on money, just ride it to Taipei. If it’s too far take a train and bring it to Taipei. > You have to reserve in advance, ticket is the same price as a person. > You can’t get off the Train at Taipei Main, you’ have to go to Wanhua or Songshan. 😆 What if her aunt is in taichung or somewhere more southern? ---
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/15 "2020-04-20T07:08:50Z")
Well, I am not short on money, just looking for more convenient way to get the bike to Taipei, the bike is at New Taipei city, Sanchong district. ---
**Author:** ![afterspivak](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@afterspivak](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/afterspivak)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 8:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/16 "2020-04-20T08:01:10Z")
> [@Queenzel](#): > > the bike is at New Taipei city, Sanchong district Ride it back, and report to us about your adventure! : D Guy ---
**Author:** ![chydals](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/chydals/32/174348_2.png) [@chydals](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/chydals)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/17 "2020-04-20T08:57:30Z")
You can check the [Enforcement Rules of Employment Service Law](https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=N0090006) Article 1-1 ![image](https://forumosauploads-12829.kxcdn.com/original/3X/d/2/d2fdaa44f6cdabef7fccef5b33816c1b925fdb61.png) Also the [Employment Service Act](https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=N0090001) Article 5 ![image](https://forumosauploads-12829.kxcdn.com/original/3X/4/5/450585f9a69b88595b540ed878e5b31c74ad4cf6.png) Someone asked similar question about Height and Weight for a Job Interview > **[面試人員問身高、體重、三圍、罩杯等個人隱私資料，與從工作無正當關聯性，可以不回答? @ 人資HR兼總務經驗分享的部落格 :: 痞客邦 ::](https://st86229.pixnet.net/blog/post/293622876-%E9%9D%A2%E8%A9%A6%E4%BA%BA%E5%93%A1%E5%95%8F%E8%BA%AB%E9%AB%98%E3%80%81%E9%AB%94%E9%87%8D%E3%80%81%E4%B8%89%E5%9C%8D%E3%80%81%E7%BD%A9%E6%9D%AF%E7%AD%89%E5%80%8B%E4%BA%BA%E9%9A%B1)** > > Q︰阿蕊應徵連鎖賣場收銀人員，但面試的時候，面試人員卻很奇怪，一直問阿蕊身高、體重、三圍、罩杯等有的沒有的，讓阿蕊既尷尬又不舒服，不提供就無法被錄取，阿蕊覺得又不是已經錄取要做制服，怎麼面試時都問些很 ---
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 9:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/18 "2020-04-20T09:20:23Z")
Thank you so much 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Queenzel](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/87869e/32.png) [@Queenzel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Queenzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 9:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/19 "2020-04-20T09:20:40Z")
I don’t think I can do that, haha ---
**Author:** ![Icon](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/icon/32/189245_2.png) [@Icon](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Icon)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 9:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003/20 "2020-04-20T09:31:55Z")
Just go along the route of the riverside parks. Or go with it on the metro. You will have to pay for the bike to ride, though. FWIW, Ximen did have the reputation as having a young “escort” kind of business on the sides, like schoolgirls. And old “dance halls where you rent a dancing partner”. [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-interview-help/191003.md?page=2)