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 these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, there is a heavy debate about the
information
being asked by the interviewer to an interviewee. Information
such
as hobbies, interests
and as well as
their marital status is often regarded as relevant and resourceful, while
others disagree. The two sides of this
argument will be thoroughly analysed and discussed in this
essay before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
Firstly
, gathering this
much information
can help employers understand the personality of the applicant. For instance
, by knowing the interests
and hobbies one can get a clear idea of the person will fit in the company and whether is a team player or not. Often it is seen that different people have different personalities, some prefer to work in the same culture while
others don't. So this
information
can be more relevant and useful when it comes to hiring people.
Nevertheless
, asking about personal interests
could lead to privacy concerns. For example
, when applicants are asked about their leisure activities and whether they are married or single makes them uncomfortable as it is their private life. This
discomfort could potentially impact the applicant's perception of the overall
interview. Moreover
, focusing too much on the personal interests
of the interviewee by the interviewer rather than focusing on relevant skills might distract from knowing if the candidate is a right fit or not.
To sum up
, collecting personal information
about the candidate in the hiring process can be helpful in view of knowing the nature of that person, however
, it may have a negative impact on that person as well. It is strongly disagree that asking for personal details is irrelevant in the interview.Submitted by hassan05.quadri on
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task achievement
Enhance the introduction by clearly stating both views and your opinion at the end to guide readers.
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Provide more specific examples to illustrate points. Examples make your arguments stronger and more relatable.
coherence cohesion
Ensure your essay has smooth transitions between points and paragraphs to improve coherence and flow.
coherence cohesion
Revise the conclusion to restate your opinion clearly and summarize the key points discussed. This will leave a stronger impression.
coherence cohesion
Work on varying sentence structures to avoid repetition and maintain reader interest.
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The essay discusses both sides of the argument, which is essential for answering the prompt thoroughly.
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Good organization of points related to the pros and cons of asking personal information during interviews.
coherence cohesion
Clear division of paragraphs to discuss multiple perspectives on the subject.
coherence cohesion
Effective use of transitional phrases such as 'firstly' and 'nevertheless' to guide the reader through the arguments.
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