Employers generally ask prospective employees to complete a written Employment Application in order to determine if the applicant's work experience, education, and certain other qualifications make him or her a viable candidate for the available position. Employers can ask for an applicant's name, address, educational background, and certain other qualifications, such as typing skills. Other information that may be sought includes previous employers and personal references. However, employers may not ask questions about race, religion, sex or age. Laws governing employment are very specific regarding what is legal to ask on an Employment Application or during a job interview. It is essential to be familiar with these laws when undertaking to hire applicants for any position. |