Questions to Avoid During an Interview Template

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QUESTIONS TO AVOID DURING AN INTERVIEW The questions below are generally prohibited during the selection process because they inquire into information that is not required as a matter of business necessity, or are not job-related. The point is to only ask questions that relate to how the individual can handle the job and provide value to the company. Some prohibited questions are proper to ask after the interview process for statistical and other reasons. Unless clearly job-related, the following questions should be avoided: "What is your maiden name?" "Do you own or rent your home?" "What is your age?" "What is your date of birth?" The dates of attendance or completion of elementary or high school. Questions which tend to identify an applicant's age as over 40. Birthplace of applicant or of applicant's parents, spouse or other relative. "Are you a [COUNTRY] citizen?" or "What is your citizenship or that of your parents, spouse or other relative." Questions as to race, nationality, lineage, ancestry, national origin, descent, or parentage of applicant or applicant's spouse. "What is your mother's tongue?" or "What is the language you speak at home?" Questions which indicate the applicant's marital status. Questions about the number or ages of children or dependents. Questions regarding provisions for childcare. Questions regarding pregnancy, childbearing or birth control. Questions regarding the names or addresses of relatives, spouse, or children of adult applicant. Questions such as, "With whom do you reside?" or "Do you live with your parents?" Questions as to applicant's complexion, or color of skin, eyes, or hair. Questions as to applicant's height and weight. Requiring an applicant to affix a photograph to the application. Requesting an applicant at his or her option, to submit a photograph. Questions regarding an applicant's general medical condition, state of health, or illness. Questions regarding the medical condition or health of an applicant's family or associates. Questions regarding AIDS, HIV and related conditions. "Have you ever made a worker's compensation claim?" Questions regarding receipt of worker's compensation benefits. "Do you have any mental or physical disabilities or handicaps?"