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Avoid direct questions such as \u201cAre you a U.S. citizen? Do you have children, or do you plan to have children? or What is your religion?\u201d Questions like these often have no bearing on whether an individual can complete the responsibilities of the job and their responses can create biases, positively or negatively. Interviews are designed to highlight the skills and abilities of the best person for the job, they should not become personal in nature. Navigating the variability of differing state laws can be complex, especially for national companies, making it imperative to ensure consistency with current HR laws.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Renee Walrath, President &amp; CEO, Walrath Recruiting, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Interviews are common practice and one of the most critical components of any hiring process. 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