Amazon has a solid culture of inclusion. How have you demonstrated an active commitment to diversity and inclusion in your most recent role?
Amazon clearly states on its website, 'We are a company of builders who bring varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of our customers. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources, including gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, culture, education, and professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and always look for ways to scale our impact as we grow.'
Inclusion means that everyone, regardless of their abilities, needs, or background, is treated fairly and equally. The interviewer would like to hear the tangible and measurable ways you demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are new to your career, consider an example from your post-secondary education, a team sport, volunteer commitment, or a club-based activity.
If you have some work experience, think about the efforts you have made in your current position. Perhaps you have worked to help educate your co-workers on equality. Maybe you have led cultural training and diversity workshops, and you openly celebrate the strengths of those different from you. Discuss the ways that you show an active commitment to diversity and inclusion at work while spotlighting the ways you will wholeheartedly support Amazon's Diversity &Inclusion (D&I) efforts, should you be hired.
"I have supported Company XYZ's diversity and inclusion efforts in a variety of ways. One example was when the company planned to hire 10 new developers. I approached my leader and suggested that we engage an independent diversity mentor. I explained that this approach would inspire us to deploy a talent attraction strategy without bias. My leader agreed, and this decision resulted in our company hiring a much stronger team of development professionals who brought unique perspectives. Over the past few months, as a result of embracing diversity, our company has made greater strides in innovation than ever before. While preparing for this interview, I read that Amazon emphasizes embracing its team members' diverse perspectives and knowledge. I appreciate that Amazon believes in a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. I see that Amazon's efforts include actively recruiting people from diverse backgrounds, supporting its 13 employee resource groups, and building meaningful and supportive partnerships with Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and women's colleges. When I join Amazon as a Brand Specialist, I will actively support these efforts. I plan to join a couple of Amazon's affinity groups, including Women@Amazon and Glamazon. I am eager to be an active participant in fostering diversity and inclusion, helping to amplify underrepresented voices and empower diverse communities."
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