"After growing up in a rural western town, my time in college exposed me to a diverse environment for the first time. Over the past six years, my mind and spirit have grown so much more through training with and learning from individuals from all over the country and world. I've learned that everyone has something unique to bring to a situation. As I enter the workforce, one of my goals is to find an employer like Gilead Sciences that successfully develops diverse talent and has specific representation goals."

Inclusion means that everyone is treated fairly and equally in the workplace, regardless of their abilities, needs, or background. Discuss what inclusion means to you and why you believe it's a critical component of every workplace environment. You can make your response to this question hit home with your interviewer if you take the time to describe culturally rich workplaces you have been a part of and how you thrived in them.

"To benefit from a diverse workplace, a company must also deploy intentional inclusion efforts. It's certainly refreshing to read and hear about what Gilead is doing on this front, and there are efforts I would be excited to be a part of. In my current role, I'm part of the hiring committee for our department, and diversity and inclusion efforts are always at the forefront of our minds."