paraphrase Employers should avoid asking applicants open-ended questions as this would increase the likelihood that information might be provided that, if considered, could result in discriminatory behavior. For example, asking applicants to list the qualities that distinguish them from other applicants might result in the description of the challenges of growing up in a foreign country, or overcoming a disability. This is problematic because this information, if considered in the hiring process, could subject an employer to liability for national origin or disability discrimination. To minimize these types of issues, employers should avoid broad inquiries and focus on asking narrowly tailored questions that solicit information closely tied to job qualifications and that are necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the candidate will be able to perform the essential job tasks