This list of questions is great. I would say that some of these are a bit invasive as you pointed out, but a good sign that the applicant is really considering

This list of questions is great. I would say that some of these are a bit invasive as you pointed out, but a good sign that the applicant is really considering the company. I think casting aside someone who is genuinely interested in the future of the company would be a silly move: Even if you're not transparent about your financial situation, you should at least be honest about their chances of having a job in 6 months.