Did you know that there are interview questions out there that might seem legitimate but are actually illegal? While there are some that are clearly inappropriate, not all of them are so obvious. Here are a few types of illegal interview questions you should watch out for during your next interview.
1. Family Life
- Are you married?
- Do you have any kids?
- Are you pregnant?
2. Race
- What’s your nationality?
- What race are you?
3. Religion
- What church do you attend?
- What is your religion?
- Are you religious?
4. Questions about your living situation.
- Do you own a home?
- Do you rent?
- Do you have an apartment?
- Do you have anybody living with you?
- Do you live with your parents?
5. Gender
- Are you male or female?
6. Questions about your age.
- How old are you?
- What’s your birth year?
- When’s your birthday?