During a job interview, there are certain questions that should not be asked due to legal and ethical considerations. These questions are typically related to personal or protected characteristics that should not be used as a basis for employment decisions. Here are some examples of questions that should be avoided during an interview:
This is a generic informational post.
❌ Are you Canadian? Are you a PR holder?
❌ Which place are you from? Country of Birth? Citizenship?
❌ Questions about Marital Status
❌ Do you have children?
❌ Are you pregnant?
❌ Address
❌ Date of Birth
❌ Age
❌ Gender
❌ Race, Ethnicity
❌ Religion or Religious beliefs
❌ Political Affiliations
❌ Health conditions
Or any other parameters which will end up in a discrimination…
Alternate questions which can be asked:
✅ Are you authorized to work in Canada without a sponsorship?
✅ Are you above 18/21 years of age (each job has its own age requirements)?
✅ Do you hold a driver’s license?
Can you relocate?
✅ Do you have any vacation plans for the next 1 year?
✅ Will you be able to travel in case job demands?
It is important to focus on job-related questions that assess a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the job duties effectively. By asking legal and appropriate questions, you can ensure a fair and unbiased interview process.
Note:
This is not a legal opinion. These inputs are from the experience of IT professionals in Canada market
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