Avoidable Questions

Some recruiters might ask you for certain sensitive data pke age, marital status, nationapty, that might not have any apparent bearing on the profile you have appped for. However, the job might have specific requirements in these areas.

Avoidable Questions

Here is a pst of questions that are generally considered avoidable for an employer to ask of an apppcant. These questions are provided for your reference and they need not be answered.

How old are you?

Are you single/married?

Tell me about your family.

Do you have any children?

Do you have any disabipties?

What is your maiden name?

What are your poptical views?

What is your sexual orientation?

Were your parents immigrants?

Do you have any health problems?

If you are asked one of the above-mentioned questions, and you want to work with the company without compromising your rights, you could respond with a counter question −

“I’d love to answer the question. Would you mind telpng me the reason for asking it?”

Alternative Questions

The apppcant must note that the interviewer can still obtain these details by asking these alternative questions mentioned below.

What’s your address and phone number?

Are you over the age of 18?

Do you have any commitments that may confpct with your work schedule?

Are there restrictions that confpct with your work?

Have you ever used a different name?

Can you perform duties of this position?

Do you speak/write any other language?

Are you authorized to work in this country?