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Taboo interview questions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are certain questions that can and cannot be asked during the pre-screening and interview process by a potential employer.
Here are a few of the questions that can not be asked:
- How old are you?
- Are you married?
- How old are your kids?
- Who will take care of your kids while you are at work?
- Do you have a car to get to work? (Unless it is required to perform the job)
- What year did you graduate from high school?
- What religion are you?
- What is your sexual orientation?
- What country were you born in?
Questions that can be asked:
- Are you 18 (or 21) years of age or older?
- Do you have adequate transportation to get you to and from work on time every day?
- What is your highest level of education?
- What schools have you attended and what degrees, certifications, etc. did you obtain?
- If hired, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- If selected, do you have the required documentation to prove that you are eligible to work in the U.S.?
Interview questions should be focused on the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position.
Depending on the type of job, certain personal questions may be acceptable to ask. As an applicant, you should ask if you are not sure.
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