Why Do Interviewers Ask Personal Questions?

We may feel like it is an invasion of privacy, but interviewers ask personal questions for a good reason. They want to know how committed we will be in our new role. Some employers also believe that unattached workers will be more committed to their new role than their committed counterparts.

While asking potential employees if they are married or not may be considered inappropriate, it is not illegal. Amanda decided to lie to her own advantage because she had her own reasons in mind, but if she got caught and her employer found out she lied, she might get fired.