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Ahmed Saeed Islamabad, Pakistan

How to cope with a question during interview for international position which is related to one's privacy but the recruiter insists to know response. The question is, " how will you cope with situation in which one of your co-worker approach you to have sexual affair with him/ her? If in case he/she is your room mate, and if that person is same gender, what would you do?
I have discussed the topic with some colleagues here, but i didnt get satisfactory answer from anyone yet. I seek your apology, if i offend someone by asking this question, but i have no other plateform to get equipped with this type of interviewers question because i am in the process for international position with one organization. I am married and loyal to my relationship as well as i have values in which i cannot cross some limits, but i want professional way to respond such that i NOT lose the opportunity and NOT cross my limits. Thank You

Posted: Nov 22, 2017 2:52 AM

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In different cultures and circumstances there are different values and norms, especially concerning sexual preferences. How to deal with that, it is a personal decision and I am not sure if anyone can advise you properly.

Only in situations where a country might have laws or rules to prevent these types of questions you can refuse legally and let the interviewer knows that. Other than that - it is your choice and moral values.

In other words, your morals should be the foundation for your answer.

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1 reply by Ahmed Saeed

Nov 22, 2017 4:18 AM

Ahmed Saeed

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Very supportive ideas from your response. Thank you very much

Posted: Nov 22, 2017 3:30 AM

Ahmed Saeed Islamabad, Pakistan

Very supportive ideas from your response. Thank you very much

Posted: Nov 22, 2017 4:18 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

I agree with Mounir. Your answer to such questions could be based on a "I'm flattered, but not interested" approach.

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1 reply by Ahmed Saeed

Nov 22, 2017 10:06 AM

Ahmed Saeed

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Thank You very much with your helpful tip. It really helped me.

Posted: Nov 22, 2017 8:46 AM

Ahmed Saeed Islamabad, Pakistan

Nov 22, 2017 8:46 AM

Replying to Stéphane Parent

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I agree with Mounir. Your answer to such questions could be based on a "I'm flattered, but not interested" approach.

Thank You very much with your helpful tip. It really helped me.

Posted: Nov 22, 2017 10:06 AM

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