Diversity & Inclusion

• I believe in “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY” & “EQUAL VOICE” at the table. 

• I am “COMMITTED” to cultivate a “DIVERSE”, “INCLUSIVE” workforce.

• I have “COURAGE” to Challenge entrenched organization attitudes and practices and “HOLD LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE”. 

• I am not afraid to display humility by acknowledging my personal limitations and seeking contributions from others to overcome them. 

• I “RECOGNIZE” personal and organizational bias. I seek to implement policies, processes, and structures to prevent organizational biases from stifling diversity and inclusion

• I am “CURIOUS” and “OPEN MINDED” and have “DESIRE” for exposure to different ideas and perspectives.

• I have strong “ABILITY” to engage in respectful questioning, actively listen to others, and synthesize a range of ideas makes the people around them feel valued, respected, and represented

• I refrain from making “FAST JUDGEMENT”.

• I believe in “CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE”.  In addition to understanding other cultures, I also demonstrate self-awareness of my own culture, recognizing how it shapes my worldview and how cultural stereotypes can influence my expectations of others.

• I “LISTEN” to my Team members and the “DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES” they bring.

• I hold “MORE EFFECTIVE” Meetings.

• I believe in “STRONG COLLABORATION”. Unity in Diversity.

Typical Questions

• Please Share With Us What Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mean to You and Why They’re Important.

• In Your Opinion, What Is the Most Challenging Aspect of Working in a Diverse Environment?

• What Is Your Approach to Understanding the Perspectives of Colleagues From Different Backgrounds?

• How Would You Handle a Situation Where a Colleague Was Being Culturally Insensitive, Sexist, Racist, or Homophobic?

• How would you react to a situation in which a coworker was being insensitive or inappropriate?

• How Would You Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Colleagues Who Don’t Understand its Importance?

• Tell Me About a Time When You Advocated for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

• Can You Give Me an Example of How You Make Your Direct Reports Feel a Sense of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity on a Daily Basis?

• What Steps Will You Take to Eliminate Bias From Your Hiring Process?

• What personal values are most important to you?

• Describe what you consider an ideal work culture.

• Describe your understanding of diversity and inclusion and how it’s related to this position.

• What are ways you feel included in your work community?

• Describe your experience with diversity and inclusion in past workplaces. How have you strived to make others feel included in your day-to-day activities?

• Describe an example in your previous work experience where you have worked with diverse populations or communities?

• Describe a situation where you helped resolve an issue or conflict related to diversity and inclusion.

Interviewers Motive

• What is candidate's perspective on Diversity and Inclusion?

How to Answer these Questions?