While being interviewed for a job you really hope to be offered,the interviewer asks you about your ethnic background.What is the most effective way for you to handle the question?
A)Refuse to answer because it is your legal right to do so.
B)Attempt to answer the primary concern that motivated the question.
C)Answer it to be polite and take your chances with the effects it may have.
D)Let the interviewer know by changing the subject that you know the question is illegal and you do not intend to answer it.

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Attempting to answer the primary concern that motivated the question shows that you understand the interviewer's intentions and that you are willing to engage in a conversation. It also allows you to steer the conversation towards your qualifications and experience for the job. Refusing to answer or letting the interviewer know that the question is illegal may make the interview uncomfortable and awkward. Answering to be polite may not be the best option as it may have unintended effects on the hiring decision.

While Being Interviewed for a Job You Really Hope to Be