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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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

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has sparked a debate whether

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

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would say that

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are used to enable

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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,

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can be achieved.

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

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, they include

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a question in their application form. For

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reason,

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that aim to boost

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would agree for

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to be asked.

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, the anti

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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.

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

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

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

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can still ask for additional personal

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but applicants are free to answer if they choose.

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

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, personal

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is useful to

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

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continue asking these

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but with the option not to answer if wished.