paraphrase Employers can ask applicants whether they have a high school or college degree, as well as the highest level of education they have obtained, if this information is necessary to properly assess whether the candidate is qualified for a position. Applicants can also be asked to indicate the number of years of schooling they completed, but they should not be asked to provide their dates of graduation. This question would provide information about an applicant's age, which could suggest an employer was unlawfully considering age when making hiring decisions. See Chapter 6, Age Discrimination