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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Sometimes your clients may not know about human resource laws and will unintentionally (or intentionally) cross the line regarding hiring and employment ethics. As an Agency Recruiter, you will encounter clients who cross the line regarding gender, age, race, and other equal employment infringements. For instance, you may hear a client unintentionally say 'she' when they refer to the type of front-desk receptionist they want to hire. Or, more blatant, you may experience a client say, 'we can't hire anyone over 50 for this job because it requires extensive travel and few family-related commitments.'
Discuss what you would do if faced with this situation. Of course, the only right answer is that you will politely refuse the job order and kindly educate your client on how to best work with you and your agency. If you have come across this situation in the past, this is a great opportunity to give a real-life story-based example. You can deliver your story using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to ensure a clear and easy to follow response.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have had clients subtly enter the realm of gender discrimination. For instance, just last week, I had a client refer to their next board member as 'he.' I caught the slip and politely interjected by saying, 'we will certainly present the best candidates for you, regardless of gender.' The client caught my tone and readily agreed. I am a full supporter of equal rights and will not hesitate to tell my client that their request is inappropriate and against ethical hiring practices. It's never worth breaking laws to win a job order."
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