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Interview Question Types
Personal Questions
Your employer is not entitled to information about your
personal life; however, some personal questions may be
pertinent to company policies and your ability to do a job.
It’s important to recognize which personal questions are
appropriate and which are not. Remember, if you encounter
an illegal question, you are not required to answer it.
Legal Personal Questions:
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Illegal Personal Questions:
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
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How old are you?
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Are you married?
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Do you have any children, or are you planning to have
children?
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What is your sexual orientation?
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What are your religious beliefs?
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What are your political beliefs?
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Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
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Are you over the age of 18?
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Are you willing to travel?
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Have you ever been arrested?
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Are you willing to relocate?
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Do you have any disabilities or health conditions?
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Are you a member of a professional/trade association?
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What is your height and weight?
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
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Were you honorably discharged from the military?
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Are you able to lift 50 pounds?
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Have you served in the armed forces?
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