Want a top-level job with Obama administration? They have a question or 63 for you

The third degree: Barack Obama has a few questions for his future employees.

The New York Times has posted a PDF copy of the job application questions facing anyone in line for top posts in the Barack Obama administration. Stretching on for a staggering seven pages, it features 63 questions sorted into eight categories: professional background; publications, writings and speeches; relationships and affiliations; financial information; tax information; legal and administrative proceedings; domestic help; and miscellaneous.

You get the impression they’re erring on the side of caution. Sample question: “Do you know anyone or any organization, either in the private sector or government service, that might take steps, overtly or covertly, to criticize your nomination, including any news organization? If so, please identify and explain the potential basis for criticism.”

Read the application.