Hiring managers often inquire about sensitive, protected
information such as age, identity, health, disabilities, or marital
status
SEATTLE , April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the
premier resource for professional resume templates and career
advice, has published a recent survey report examining the
frequency of hiring managers posing unlawful questions during the
hiring process. The report also provides insight into the types of
questions these hiring managers commonly ask. The survey collected
responses from 1,000 hiring managers in the United States.
"Many job seekers believe that not answering a question might
take them out of the running for a position. Many people also don't
know what is illegal to ask, so they answer questions openly, not
thinking about the consequences," says Resume Builder's resume and
career strategist Julia
Toothacre.
According to the survey, 32 percent of hiring managers admit
they knowingly ask illegal questions. Thirteen percent "frequently"
or "often" pose these questions, 8 percent "sometimes" do, and 11
percent "rarely" do. However, the majority, comprising 69 percent,
claim they "never" ask illegal questions. Additionally, among
respondents, male hiring managers are more likely to knowingly ask
illegal questions than their female counterparts.
"There are a variety of reasons why hiring managers will ask
illegal questions, even though they know they are illegal," says
Resume Builder's resume and career strategist Julia Toothacre. "Many job seekers are desperate
for work and they believe that not answering a question might take
them out of the running for a position, especially if it's a
question where the answer would work in their favor. Many people
also don't know what is illegal to ask, so they answer questions
openly, not thinking about the consequences or bias someone might
have."
The survey findings also reveal the most prevalent illegal
questions posed by hiring managers. In terms of identity, common
inquiries include citizenship status, native language, race and
ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion. Additionally, hiring
managers frequently seek information about a candidate's family,
including marital status, parental status, family history, and
pregnancy. Other types of illegal questions pertain to health,
disability, prior salaries, and political views.
This survey was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted
online through the survey platform Pollfish. It was launched on
April 3, 2024, and 1,000 hiring
managers completed the survey. To participate, respondents had to
meet demographic criteria, including current employment, age 25 or
older, holding a middle management position or higher, earning at
least $50,000 annually, and working
for a company with a minimum of 11 employees. To view the complete
report, please visit:
https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-3-hiring-managers-say-they-knowingly-ask-illegal-questions/
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