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Illegal Questions |
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Affiliations
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To what clubs or social organizations do you belong?
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List any professional or trade groups or other organizations
that you belong to that you consider relevant to your ability to perform
this job?
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Age
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How old are you?
When did you graduate from State University?
What is your birth date?
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If hired, can you offer proof that you are atleast 18 years of age?
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Arrests/Convictions
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Have you ever been arrested?
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Have you ever been convicted of ______? The crime
should be reasonably related to the performance of the job in question.
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Citizenship/Nationality
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
Where were you/your parents born?
What is your "native tongue"?
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Can you show proof of eligibility to work in the United States?
What languages do you read, speak or write fluently?
(This question is okay, as long as this ability is relevant to the
performance of the job.)
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Disabilities
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Do you have any disabilities?
Please complete the following medical history.
Have you had any recent or past illnesses or operations? If yes,
list and give dates.
What was the date of your last physical exam?
How's your family's health?
When did you lose your eyesight? How?
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Are you able to perform the essential functions of this
job with or without reasonable accommodations? (This question is okay if
the interviewer has thoroughly described the job.)
As part of the hiring process, after a job offer has been
made, you will be required to undergo a medical exam. (Exam results
must be kept strictly confidential, except medical/safety personnel
may be informed if emergency medical treatment is required, and supervisors
may be informed about necessary job accommodations, based on the exam
results.
Can you demonstrate how you would perform the following
job-related function?
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Marital/Family Status
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What's your marital status?
Who do you live with?
Do you plan to have a family? When?
How many kids do you have?
What are your child care arrangements?
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Would you be willing to relocate if necessary?
Travel is an important part of the job. Would you be willing
and able to travel as needed by the job? (This question is okay, as
long as ALL applicants for the job are asked it.)
This job requires overtime occasionally. Would you be able and
willing to work overtime as necessary? (Again, this question is okay
as long as ALL applicants for the job are asked it.)
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Military
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If you've been in the military, were you honorably
discharged?
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What type of training or education did you receive in
the military?
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Personal
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How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
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Are you able to lift a 50-pound weight and carry it
100 yards, as that is part of the job? (Questions about height and
weight are not acceptable unless minimum standards are essential to the
safe performance of the job.)
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Residence
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Do you own or rent your home?
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What is your address?
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