Reference no: EM133013545

A. Imagine that someone is to receive the following questions in a job interview or on a job application.

B. For each interview (or job application) question below, indicate whether you believe it is appropriate or inappropriate.  

C. For questions you feel were inappropriate, identify the intent - what the employer really wants to know - behind the question, and come up with an alternative way to find out the same information.

1. Is it Ms. or Mrs. Jones?
2. What is your current address?
3. What is your address outside of Canada for back-up mailing purposes?
4. Is your spouse likely to be transferred so that you would not be able to complete this assignment?
5. Do you have any relatives working here?
6. So, tell me about your family life. What do you do in your spare time?
7. Are you a permanent resident of Canada?
8. What languages do you speak?
9. Will you be able to work on Saturdays, considering your religious background?
10. Do you have any disabilities or health problems that may affect you on the job?
11. We would like to hire you but unfortunately our company has no wheelchair ramp.
12. How many children do you have?
13. What is your native language?
14. What is your height? What is your weight?
15. Are you able to work on Christmas Day?