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You shall want to be sure that a prospective candidate can legally work for you - but it's important to be careful on how you ask this. Citizenship and languages can sometimes be touchy subjects.
Although this may seem like the simplest and direct method to find out if an interviewee is legally able to work, this direct question must be avoided. Instead of inquiring about citizenship, you can question whether or not the candidate is authorised for work by asking a question such as "Are you authorised to work in the UK?"
Although finding out about a native language may seem like a good way to find out about candidates fluency some applicants may be sensitive to common assumptions about their language. As an employer it's not your concern on how an applicant became fluent in a language, but just that they are. Alternatively you can ask "What languages do you read, speak or write fluently?"
It's vital that you do not ask about a candidate's residency in the country or region even if familiarity with local culture is important to the sales position. Instead you can ask "What is your current address and phone number? Do you have any alternative locations where you can be reached?"
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Nationality
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Religion
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Marital and Family Status
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Gender
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Health
Interview Questions that you are Not Allowed to Ask - Misc and Conclusion
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