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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
During a job interview, what can an employer ask a candidate?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 2
Dans le cadre d'un entretien d'embauche, que peut-on demander au candidat ?
During a job interview, what can an employer ask a candidate?
Answer. Questions about their qualifications, experience and skills for the position.
Des questions sur ses diplômes, son expérience et ses compétences pour le poste.
An employer can only ask questions directly related to the job on offer. They cannot ask about religion, political opinions, family situation or plans to have children, that would be discrimination.
The official text that proves it
« Pour l’entreprise qui diffuse l’offre : Les informations demandées dans l’offre de travail doivent avoir un lien direct avec le travail proposé. »
For the company posting the job, the information requested in the job listing must have a direct link to the job on offer.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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