Certain job application questions could lead to hiring bias and even dissuade candidates from applying to your company. To avoid hiring bias, steer clear of including these topics in your job application forms:
Age (unless it’s a legal requirement of the job, for example, to serve alcohol)
Disabilities or medical conditions
Gender, sex or sexual orientation
Race, color or ethnicity
Religion
Birthplace
Family or marital status, or pregnancy
Arrests or criminal convictions
Always be mindful of why you’re asking certain questions in an application form. Stick to the information you really need to be able to evaluate whether candidates might be a fit for the job and no more than that. Save lengthy, more extensive questions for a first interview.