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Personnel : Hiring the Director
The Wrong Question
Page last modified date: 11/28/2012
Due to federal law, certain questions cannot be asked of job candidates. Questions to avoid when interviewing candidates include:
Age
Date of birth
Religion or church affiliation
Father's surname or mother's maiden name
Marital status
What languages they speak (unless it is a job requirement)
How many children they have, their children's ages and who will care for the children while applicant is working
Financial information not related to compensation
If they served in the military of any foreign country