What would you do if a client asked something unethical of you?

Sometimes your clients may not know about human resource laws, and will unintentionally (or intentionally) cross the line when it comes to hiring and employment ethics.

Most often, as a temporary staffing recruiter, you will come across clients who cross the line when it comes to gender, age, race, and other equal employment rights.

You may hear a client unintentionally say 'she' when they refer to the type of front-desk receptionist they need for vacation coverage. Or, more blatant, you may hear a client say 'we can't hire anyone over 40 for this job.' Discuss what you would do if faced with this situation. Of course, the only right answer is that you will politely refuse, and kindly educate your client on how to best work with you and your agency.

"I have had clients subtly put in clients as subtle as gender discrimination, and as obvious as race discrimination. I am a full supporter of equal employment opportunity and will not hesitate to tell my client that their request is inappropriate. It's not worth breaking laws, to win a job order."