Jobseeker quizzed about sex life as part of training questionnaire

A jobseeker was asked if he was good in bed as part of a Government-backed training questionnaire. Jason Lightwood, 38, enrolled on a group training session designed to help people struggling to find work. As part of the session, jobseekers were given a questionnaire, set by Juniper Training in Tamworth, Staffordshire, in a bid to boost their self-esteem.

However, Mr Lightwood was left astounded after one of the questions asked if he ever "found it difficult to perform adequately or without embarrassment when involved in sex".

The organisers defended the question, arguing that an applicant's skills in the bedroom were linked to their abilities in the workplace.


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The father-of-two said: " It was a complete shock when I saw the question. I thought it was outrageous and totally irrelevant to helping me get back into work, which is what they are supposed to do.

"I asked the woman who was running the session why on earth she needed to know about my sex life. She told me that if you're not performing well in bed it can affect how you do at work. I couldn't believe it and frankly I still don't know what that part of my life has got to do with getting back into work."

Juniper Training are authorised and approved by the Department for Work and Pensions to carry out job training schemes.