Some interview questions are clearly unacceptable. There are things that an interviewer has no right to ask about. And topics that should never come up. Whether they are illegal questions or questions that simply make you uncomfortable, they put you in an awkward position in a job interview. Of course, you don’t have to answer those questions, but how you tell the interviewer can determine whether your application will go ahead.

Contact your local government office that handles labor relations for more information on questions you shouldn’t ask and don’t have to answer. You will get helpful guidelines from them free of charge. Questions about your private life, you do not have to answer unless they do not bother you. If you choose not to answer, you can tactfully tell the interviewer that you plan to spend the time you spend at work at work and that your personal life remains your personal life. Try to leave it like that. If the interviewer keeps pushing, you’ll have to decide if the job is worth it. After all, if an interviewer does this, what else will happen when you’re hired?

It is always your decision to provide information. Know your rights and find out what you are willing and unwilling to disclose before you go in for an interview. You should also keep in mind that if a potential employer asks you details about what you do outside of work, it could be because he expects his employees to work overtime. They may want to see if there is anything that can prevent this.

However, questions about sexual orientation, past relationships, and other lifestyle choices don’t have to be asked in an interview. Additionally, if there is a physical requirement for the job that warrants a medical evaluation, it is usually done by a physician or other medical professional who will give you clearance. You do not have to provide any personal medical details to the interviewer.

Any and all of these things can come up in a job interview. You must be aware of this and be prepared for the possibility. Go over in your mind ahead of time what you will say and do when these things do, in fact, come up. The need for preparation and planning before a job interview should never be underestimated.