Asked by Elizabeth Doqaj on Apr 25, 2024

Which of the following is recommended as an effective way to answer unlawful questions during an employment interview?​

A) Answer the fear behind the question rather than the question asked. 
B) Silently refuse to answer the question.
C) Refuse to answer and mention that the question is unlawful.
D) ​Answer the question as it was asked. 

Unlawful Questions

Questions that are illegal to ask in certain contexts, such as during a job interview, because they discriminate based on sex, age, race, nationality, religion, or disability.

Answer The Fear

Strategies or responses designed to address and alleviate concerns or anxieties, typically in the context of communication or therapy.

  • Detect unauthorized questions in recruitment discussions and propose proper responses.
  • Know how to effectively navigate the questioning phase of an interview and the appropriate ways to handle unlawful questions.