25 FORBIDDEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Forbidden Questions--Age

• “How old are you?”
• “What is your date of birth?”

Forbidden Questions--Availability for Work and Travel

• “Can you work Saturdays and Sundays?”
• “Do you have children?”
• “What are your child care arrangements?”

Forbidden Questions--Birthplace and Citizenship

• “Where were you born?”
• “What is your native language?”

Forbidden Questions--Clubs and Affiliations

• “To what organizations do you belong?”
• “Do you want to tell me about any of your memberships relating to the performance of this job?”

Forbidden Questions--Disabilities

•  “Do you have a disability?”
•  “Have you ever filed for workers' compensation?”
•  “Have you ever been treated for any of the following conditions or diseases (followed by a   checklist of various illnesses)?”
•  “How many days were you absent from work because of illness last year?”
•  “What prescription medications are you taking?”
•  “Is there any health-related reason you may not be able to perform the job for which you are    applying?”

Forbidden Questions--Economic status

•  “Have you ever had your wages garnished?”
•  “Do you own your own home?”
•  “How long do you plan to work on this job?”
•  “Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?”

Forbidden Questions--Name

•  “Have you ever had your name changed?”
•  “What is your maiden name?”

Forbidden Questions--Relatives

•  “Who is the relative to be notified in case of emergency?”
•  “Are you married?”
•  “Do you have children?”
•  “Do you plan to get pregnant?”