7 Strategies for Handling Challenging Interview Questions 

Ignore the Fact That the Query Is Illegal

You may say something such as: “I usually don’t discuss the subject of your question. Can we proceed to the next topic?” 

Indicate That the Question Being Asked Is Prohibited by Law

Although this may be embarrassing to an employer, you can explain you would still like to proceed with the interview. 

Ask for Clarification

If an interviewer makes an inappropriate inquiry, you may seek clarification using an open-ended question. 

Decide to Answer the Question

Carefully weigh the importance of whether you should respond to an illegal or inappropriate inquiry during an interview. 

Stop and Think Before You Answer

Pausing before answering a question can give you time to respond professionally to inappropriate inquiries during an interview. 

Reschedule the Interview

This strategy works occasionally, but you are competing against others for the job. Understand taking this step may result in the employer not wanting to interview you later. 

Terminate the Interview

If the interview continues to focus on inappropriate subjects, you have the right to simply end the meeting. 

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