would you conform for a chance of a lifetime job?

Question

your on an interview for a really good job,like a once in a lifetime opportunity,and the interviewer starts reciting scripture and asks your beliefs,would you go along with it hoping you will be picked....or would you point out that your beliefs differ from whats being discussed presently?just suppose you were in this situation,be honest please,i honestly dont know,well i am thinking and will post my answer at a later time,real question here....

Answer 1

yup. money is money. seeing how they are subjecting you to illegal practices concerning your employment AND by not answering correctly you most likely will not get the job, SURE. play along. get some paychecks from them and then split.

Answer 2

You were asked a question and you should answer it honestly, with respect. You have no idea what her motives were, and if they were sinister, maybe she wanted to know if you are tolerent of others beliefs. I have to tell you on a personal note.......Christian beliefs embody love, honesty, good work ethics, etc, all excellent traits in an employee. I am guilty of going out on a limb and quoting appropriate scriptures during job interviews (when I was up for a job, not as a supervisor) when I was led to do so. I have also prayed and shared with co-workers, as well as client.

Answer 3

I couldn't work for someone who did not appreciate the real things that matter in the workplace... integrity, hard work, honesty and intelligence (not saying that he's not unintelligent). I would hope that someone would hire me because of the person I am, not the spirituality I have. I would have to politely inform him that I am always open to discussing the difference in our spiritual beliefs, but not in the workplace. I would hope that the interviewer could show me the same respect that I show him/her.

Answer 4

I would only assume that would only be if you were applying for a job that had something to do with religious work. Otherwise the interviewer is not being fair to other people that either aren't religious or of a different religions. I think the rules for employing is that you can't be biased about the backgrounds of potential employees in regards to religion, sex or race.

Answer 5

I'm betting the interviewer can spot a phony. Don't pretend to agree with something you don't, but don't argue either. Better nod politely and ask him to expand on that thought. Act interested and ask questions - polite questions - about HIS beliefs. This will sort of lull the interviewer into thinking that you a) agree with him b) can diplomatically address someone with whom you disagree. Both great job interview strategies.

Answer 6

I would nod my head...as a sign I am listening...which might imply agreement...but you aren't really making a statement. Religion has no place in an interview or workplace...so they were out of line as far as I am concerned. If you have to; then make a neutral statement to the effect you don't like to discuss your personal beliefs in work related matters. This might act as a deterrent in the future.

My old boss converted to a faith she didn't believe in just to get her promotion...and she was beyond "incompetent"...and it raised a lot ethical issues. You were definitely walking in a loaded minefield...and it isn't right. Look into business ethics through the Better Business Bureau and see if they could direct you to an agency that might handle something like this...if you wish to pursue it.

Answer 7

LindaLou is right on. You can talk about, and even learn about, other religions without compromising yours. I would talk to the interviewer, and listen to what he had to say, if it came to where I was actually expected to convert to a religion I didn't believe in, I would let him know, respectfully, that employers were not allowed to do that, and that I wouldn't convert for any job. Even if he were Christian, as I am, I would likely say something about the fact that employers aren't supposed to talk about that or ask questions about religion in an interview.

Answer 8

I could not deviate from my chosen path. I worked very hard to break away from the idea of worrying about what others would think about me, etc..I worked very hard to get here. I would be physically sick if I denounced my belief system (sold out on myself) for a great job or for anything else. I have had to go against my whole family to just be who I really am and to celebrate spirituality the way I was intended to. I don't take my "right" to choose my path lightly. I consider it a gift.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Been there. Done that. I had to speak up for my beliefs. Sorry---no job is worth my soul. Do you think there is a job on the planet that would satisfy your desires if you have no self respect and sell your core beliefs for money? Then you are a better man than I am Gunga Din. Remember---no one has to live with your integrity but you----no one has to live with your lack of conviction but you----no one has to live with the void you leave in your belief system except you. Now---what was that position????

Answer 11

I would not conform no matter how good the job is. I was born a Muslim and I am proud to be one. I will not change by beliefs for a mere worldy gain for I have much to gain afterwards.