paraphrase This chapter explores how employers can appropriately gather information about job applicants to identify the most qualified individual for the role, comply with Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws, and work toward their diversity goals. As employers move through the process, they should focus on asking job-related and narrowly tailored questions to achieve these results. After completing this chapter, students should have a fundamental understanding about the use of employment applications and the interview process. Students should be able to differentiate between questions that solicit information that can be appropriately considered as part of the hiring process, and questions that should be avoided. Specifically, upon mastering the main objectives of this chapter, students should be able to