A job interview can be intimidating especially if you are not prepared for the types of personal questions related to your qualifications.
These questions are non-technical in nature and speak more to your personal experience as it relates to the job you're applying for.
But you do have the right to privacy when it comes to personal information, especially when it has nothing to do with the job you're interested in.
That's why it is important for you to understand which questions you need to be prepared to answer...
and which you should not even be asked.
For instance, did you know that you cannot be required to answer questions about your race, color, ancestry, age, sex, religion, disability, arrest and court records unless that question is based upon an absolute, credible occupational qualification.
All questions an interviewer asks you should focus on your qualification for the job you're being interviewed for.
However, the person doing the interview, unless a human resources specialist, may not always be up to date on what is legal and what is not.
As a savvy job applicant, you should take it upon yourself to learn the basics about what can and cannot be asked.
Legal Questions These questions are generally easy to answer.
In fact quite a bit of this information may come directly from your targeted resume.

• What's your education level?
• What experience qualifies you for this job?
• Do you have licenses and certifications necessary for this job?
• Are you willing to travel?
• What name(s) are your work records under?
• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
• Are you available for overtime?
• Are you authorized to work in the U.
  S.
  ?
• Would you be willing to relocate if necessary?
• Have you worked or earned a degree under another name?
• Are you over the age of 18?
• What days are you available to work?
• Are you able to reach items on a shelf that's five feet tall? Are you able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds?
• Have you ever in the past been disciplined for violating company policies forbidding the use of alcohol or tobacco products?
• How many days of work did you miss last year?
• Are you able to carry out the necessary job assignments and perform them well and safely?
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations?
• Do you use illegal drugs?

There also is some personal information that can legally be requested after you've been hired.
This includes:

• A copy of your birth certificate
• Affirmative action statistics
• Whether you're married or single
• Proof of citizenship
• Photographs
• Physical examination and drug testing
• Social Security number

Be prepared to respond to these questions honestly and without hesitation.
By doing so you show the interviewer that you are a professional who understands the company's needs and is sincere in meeting those needs.