Potential employers have been asking what seem to be some very "personal and inappropriate" questions following the application process, such as age, if you've received TANF (temp aid to needy families). What they are asking applies to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). If you are "qualified" and hired, after a certain time the employer receives a substantial tax break for employing you. There are more details at https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/, and you can research if you qualify. I have know this qualification as the deciding factor with employers to hire a candidate or not, so please research if you qualify, and if you do, bring it to a potential employers attention as they not be aware. Hope this helps