Should you put marital status on job applications? Usually no. Learn when it may come up, why it can create privacy and bias risk, and how to handle optional or required fields more safely.
Should you use your legal name on job applications? Learn when it is safest to use your legal name, when a preferred name may be appropriate, and how to avoid privacy and identity confusion during a job search.
Should you put your photo on job applications? Learn when it may help, when it can create privacy or bias risks, and how to decide based on the role, country, and application format.
Should you put your bank details on job applications? Usually no. Learn when employers may ask later, the scam risks of sharing them too early, and safer ways to proceed.
Should you put your driver’s license on job applications? Learn when employers genuinely need it, where the privacy risks are, and how to share only what is necessary.
Should you put your current employer on job applications? Learn when it helps, where the privacy risks are, and how to protect a confidential job search without looking evasive.
Should you put your date of birth on job applications? Usually no. Learn when it may be required, which privacy and scam risks matter, and how to handle optional or required DOB fields more safely.
Should you put references on job applications? Usually not at the first stage. Learn when to share them, how to protect your references’ privacy, and what to do if an application requires them.