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“How did you overcome problems you faced there?”
“Which problems frustrated you the most?” “How many sick days did you take at your
“Of the jobs indicated on your application, which did old job?”
PRIOR you enjoy the most, and why?” “Did you file any claims against your former
EMPLOYMENT “What were your reasons for leaving your last job?” employer?”
“Have you ever been discharged from any position? If “Have you sustained any work-related
so, for what reason?” injury?”
“Can you meet the attendance requirements of the job?”
Questions put to applicant’s former
“By whom were you referred for a position here?” employers or acquaintances that elicit
REFERENCES For names of persons willing to provide professional information specifying the applicant’s race,
and/or character references for applicant . color, religion, national origin, disability,
age or sex .
“What is your religion?”
Statement by employer of regular days, hours or shifts to “What church do you go to?”
RELIGION OR
CREED be worked . “What are your religious holidays?”
“Are you available to work on weekends?” “Does your religion prevent you from work-
ing weekends or holidays?”
“Are you gay/lesbian/bisexual?”
SEXUAL “Do you have a domestic partner?”
ORIENTATION “What is your view regarding same sex
partner benefits?”

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