ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals Frequency of Unlawful Interview Questions by Hiring Managers

ResumeBuilder.com, a leading resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a survey report examining the prevalence of unlawful questions asked by hiring managers during the hiring process. The survey collected responses from 1,000 hiring managers in the United States to understand the frequency and types of these questions.

1. Survey Highlights
   • 32% of hiring managers admit to knowingly asking illegal questions.
   • Distribution among frequency: 13% frequently or often, 8% sometimes, 11% rarely, and 69% never.
   • Male hiring managers more likely to ask illegal questions than female counterparts.
2. Insight from Resume Builder’s Career Strategist
   • Julia Toothacre explains reasons behind asking illegal questions.
   • Job seekers’ desperation for work and lack of awareness about what is illegal to ask contribute to this behavior.
3. Common Types of Illegal Questions
   • Identity-related questions: citizenship status, native language, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.
   • Family-related questions: marital status, parental status, family history, and pregnancy.
   • Health, disability, prior salaries, and political views also among the frequently asked illegal questions.
4. Survey Methodology
   • Commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted online through Pollfish.
   • Launched on April 3, 2024, with 1,000 hiring managers completing the survey.
   • Respondents met specific demographic criteria, including employment status, age, position, annual earnings, and company size.

5. Access the Complete Report

   • To view the full survey report, visit https: //www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-3-hiring-managers-say-they-knowingly-ask-illegal-questions/
   • asking illegal questions during the hiring process. With 32% admitting to this behavior, and even higher frequencies among male hiring managers, the report underscores the importance of educating both employers and job seekers about unlawful interview practices. The survey also provides valuable insights into the types of illegal questions commonly asked, helping candidates better prepare for interviews and understand their rights.