During the interview process the interviewer and interviewee should be aware of questions that may be illegal, discriminatory or inappropriate. Below are some examples of these types of questions and how to respond appropriately and professionally if asked. Interview Questions That Shouldn't Be Asked Age Age-related questions like "How old are you?" are prohibited and are considered illegal if asked during the interview process (Raisbeck, 2010). Other age-related questions considered illegal include: "What is your date of birth?", "When did you graduate?" and “How long do you plan to work before you retire?” (Guiliana, 2006). The only age-related question that can be asked is “Are you over 18?” It should only be asked if knowledge of the candidate's age is necessary to ensure that the candidate is legally old enough to work for the company (Guiliana, 2006). Race/Religion/National OriginInquiring about the candidate's race, color, religion, or national origin during an interview is also prohibited and considered illegal (Grohar-Murray & Langan, 2011). Questions relating to the applicant's place of birth, ancestry or descent if asked during the course of the interview are illegal (Guiliana, 2006). An example of illegal questions regarding an applicant's race is "Are you considered part of a minority group?" or “Are you a citizen of the United States?” (Guiliana, 2006). An employer can only ask you if you are legally authorized to work in this country. Religion is a topic that should be treated lightly during an interview. It is not possible to ask questions regarding religious preference. An interviewer cannot even ask the question “What religious holidays do you observe?” however, if at the center of the document......for age, race, religion, national origin, marital/family status, gender preference, personal health and personal information cannot be requested for legality reasons. Additionally, some techniques on how an interviewee can respond when asked have been reviewed above. Works Cited Grohar-Murray, M., & Langan, J. (2011). Leadership and management in nursing. : Pearson Education.Guiliana, J.V. (2006, April/May). The case of the illegal question. Podiatry Management, 47-48. Retrieved from http://www.podiatrym.comRaisbeck, E. (2010, June 11). Tackling tough interview questions. Practice Nurse, 39(11), 46. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus with full textThe Student Center TSCPA. (n.d.). http://www.tncpa.orgWashington, T. (n.d.). Handling illegal interview questions. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from http://www.tncpa.org/student/career/advice_on_answering_illegal_questions.aspx