In your response, demonstrate that you understand the meaning of each (DE&I) aspect and speak honestly about what it means to you on a personal and professional level. If you have received any corporate or more formal training in this area, be sure to speak about that experience and how it's impacted you.

"Many people believe that diversity is just about race and gender, but it encompasses so much more! Age, religion, veteran status, disability status, and education are just a few other areas that diversity should be considered. It's important for me to join an organization that values DE&I and where employees of all backgrounds and experiences are represented. Everyone should feel valued and included in the workplace and I'm constantly evaluating my actions and being more self-aware to ensure I'm contributing to this and fostering DE&I in the workplace."

"DE&I is extremely important to me. A diverse team comprises individuals of different genders, ethnicities, educations, backgrounds, and experiences. Equity means that everyone on that team is treated fairly and given equal opportunities in the workplace. Inclusion means that everyone is welcome and should feel safe to express their concerns and ideas. DE&I is important to me because everyone should feel a sense of belonging at work. More creative and innovative ideas are born when people from different backgrounds and experiences come together."

"DE&I is something I'm passionate about, and I have earned three certifications this year relating to the importance in the workplace and unconscious bias. A diverse team produces more unique ideas and viewpoints, and those different perspectives help achieve our common goals. It's important to me that everyone feels a sense of belonging and safety in the workplace."