Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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companies

often start the hiring process with a job application form and questionnaire which usually includes details of the applicants. Recently, we are able to see a rising trend of hiring parties asking for more personal

information

.

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has sparked a debate whether

this

is sensible and actually needed or whether it is a breach of privacy. The pro

information

would say that

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questions

are used to enable

companies

to

further

filter candidates that do not suit the team’s work style. Businesses want to increase productivity and by matching

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team members together,

this

can be achieved.

For example

, a book shop would benefit from an employee that has a hobby of reading.

Thus

, they include

such

a question in their application form. For

this

reason,

companies

that aim to boost

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would agree for

such

personal

questions

to be asked.

However

, the anti

information

would argue that it is a breach of privacy. Employees should not be judged by what they do and do not like to do. Work and office matters should be kept separate.

For example

, the same bookshop might not hire someone with good sales experience because they are not an avid reader.

As a result

, employees are finding it even more difficult to be employed. My opinion on

this

matter is that there must be an option to choose not to answer

such

questions

.

Companies

can still ask for additional personal

information

but applicants are free to answer if they choose.

For example

, if asked about how many books a person reads for a bookshop sales team position, the applicant should have the option to leave out

such

questions

.

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, personal

information

is useful to

companies

however

some might find it overreaching into personal matters. I hope that

companies

continue asking these

questions

but with the option not to answer if wished.