because I read in a local ottawa paper that it is considered against human rights, but I cannot for the life of me figure out WHY. I am white and born here and catholic and I have no problem answering that question!!|||It's a vague question that is legal, but can get you into trouble. When asked, the general intention (in any good company) is not to identify your religious, or other personal preferences. It's typically trying to give you a chance to be professional and tell someone about your professional and educational career, as well as highlight your skill sets. If you decide that someone needs to know about your personal life in order to understand your career aspirations and fit for a job, that's your choice - and one that can end an interview.
When I have been asked this question, I've put the ball right back in the court of the interviewer by asking: Are there specific things you are interested in learning about?|||When an employer asks you that--they are trying to determine who you are, what makes you tick, will you be a good fit with the culture of the workplace. They are generally not trying to find out your race, age, marital status, religion. For any employer, a potential new hire has to work well with the existing employees--this is as important as skills and experience. Check out AOL Jobs, there is a whole section dedicated to interview tips and questions: http://jobs.aol.com/articles/category/interview-questions|||I'm sure it doesn't mean for you to tell them about your personal life. The question is most likely referring to your professional experiences and what your strengths are. A few simple answers to this question could be..."i'm a team player, customer service oriented, punctual, etc.|||Good grief, what could possibly be wrong with that?
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