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If approached by someone from the media and asked about the company's stance on a current event related to oil, how would you handle the situation?

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Lisa D

In today's society, being approached and asked a question about your company can lead to your answer being broadcast to a larger audience, even if your answer was not intended to be. It is important to remember that you are always a representative of the company you work for. Each company's media policy varies; therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with the protocol of your interviewer's company beforehand. As a representative of your company, you should avoid giving your personal opinion in your response and instead refer to the company's official PR stance.

Lisa D

"Because of the job position I hold within the company, I cannot comment on the company stance on this issue. If you have any more questions, I can provide the contact information to our public relations department, who will be able to further address this issue."

Sue Oberliesen

Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She

This question can vary depending on the type of organization you're interviewing with. Take time before the interview to research the company's business and social media presence, and answer this question with your recommendations based on what you've learned about their organization. Also, read over recent PR and communications blogs, articles, and press releases to learn more about their response to critiques, negative reviews, and negative impacts on the environment, etc.

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