Questions About Race or Ethnicity Irrelevant to the Role

Queries like "Where are you really from?" or probing about a candidate’s ethnic background without relevance to job qualifications can indicate bias. These questions can alienate minority candidates and suggest unnecessary scrutiny based on identity rather than merit.

Queries like "Where are you really from?" or probing about a candidate’s ethnic background without relevance to job qualifications can indicate bias. These questions can alienate minority candidates and suggest unnecessary scrutiny based on identity rather than merit.

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