[jkot]

Interesting. Most american companies I interviewed with, were asking me very personal questions, such as race and sexual orientation.

[DanBC]

That's very poor recruiting practice. Why bothe asking questions if you can't use the answers as part of your recruitment process?

[belorn]

What kind of work place uses the sexual orientation of employees for the benefit of the company?

[jkot]

It was for equal oportunity or something.

[collyw]

I always find this very ironic.

[gamechangr]

I have interview with numerous companies in America and have NEVER been asked personal questions.

What industry? What city? How many companies = "Most"?

[jkot]

All were major corporations. I had to apply for job interview using their website. After I would fill out CV and relevant information, I was redirected to survey or something like that. This was in Ireland, since 2006.

[joshuapants]

I think you're referring to an optional survey. Companies ask that so that they have metrics on what kind of people they get applications from. You can choose not to answer.

[gamechangr]

"most" = which ones?

List them

[nailer]

Which ones?