INAPPROPRIATE QUESTIONS
ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW

* You may need to answer some questions based on extenuating circumstances.

Are you married, divorced, separated, or single?

Do you have a car?
*(can ask only if job involves driving your own car)

How old are you? *(can ask only if age is pre-requisite for certain product sales or insurance requirement)

Do you go to church regularly?

Do you have any outstanding debts and if so; how do you expect to clear them? *(this might be asked if applying for money handling positions)

Do you own or rent your home?

What social and political organizations do you belong to?

What does your spouse think about your career?

Are you living with anyone?

Are you practicing birth control?

Have you ever been arrested?
*(can ask only if you were ever convicted of a felony)

What type of insurance do you have?
*(can be asked for a driving position; must show proof of car insurance)

How much do you weigh?
*(only appropriate if equipment to be used has a weight limit)

How tall are you?
*(only appropriate if height impairs ability to reach equipment or safety apparatus)

 

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