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 answer them appropriately and professionally if they are asked. Interview questions that cannot be asked. Age Age-related questions such as “How old are you?” are prohibited and are considered illegal if asked during the interview process (Raisbeck, 2010). Other age-related questions that are considered illegal include: "What is your date of birth?" ”, “When did you graduate?” and “How long do you plan to work before retiring?” » (Guiliana, 2006). The only age-related question that can be asked is "Are you over 18?" » This question 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 origin. Ask about a candidate's race, color, religion or nationality. originating during an interview is also prohibited and considered illegal (Grohar-Murray & Langan, 2011). Questions related to the applicant's place of birth, ancestry, or ancestry if asked during 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 have the legal right to work in that country. Religion is a subject that should be approached lightly during an interview. Questions regarding religious preferences cannot be asked. An interviewer cannot even ask the question "What religious holidays do you observe?" » instead, if middle of paper...... age, race, religion, nation of origin, marital/family status, gender preference, personal health and Personal information cannot be requested for legality reasons. Additionally, above we have looked at some techniques on how an interviewee can respond when asked the question. Works Cited Grohar-Murray, M. and Langan, J. (2011). Leadership and management in nursing. : Pearson Education. Guiliana, JV (2006, April/May). The case of the illegal question. Podiatry Management, 47-48. Retrieved from http://www.podiatrym.com Raisbeck, E. (June 11, 2010). Facing difficult interview questions. Practice Nurse, 39(11), 46. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus with full text The Student Center TSCPA. (nd). http://www.tncpa.orgWashington, T. (nd). Handling illegal interview questions. Retrieved April 11, 2011 from http://www.tncpa.org/student/career/advice_on_answering_illegal_questions.aspx