What experience do you have relating to people with a background different from yours?

"I enjoy listening to the stories of people from generations before me and with backgrounds different from my own. I will eagerly strike up a conversation with anyone to learn something new. I recently read that ageism is still a prevalent issue in the workplace, which I find unfortunate. My mentor once suggested that I seek friendships with people of different generations, and that advice has stuck with me. There are many benefits of friendships across generations, including a much broader perspective on life. I also notice different communication styles and core values, which I find interesting. Rest assured, should you choose me to join the CVS Pharmacy team, I will get to know my co-workers with an open mind and an interest in their background and story."

When you build relationships with people of a different background from yours, you must be open-minded, ready to listen, eager to learn, and open to new situations. Everybody has a powerful and unique story regarding their background, culture, experiences, and beliefs. Talk to the interviewer about the experience you bring relating to others with a narrative different from your own.