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Question 27 of 35
When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer is curious about your prior work experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment. How you answer will offer them insights into your cultural competence and whether you could work with others from different backgrounds, cultures, or subcultures, and your openness to learn from those with different perspectives than your own. As stated on IBM's website, "It's well established that diversity boosts innovation and financial results. IBM has a rich heritage in diversity and inclusion and has many inclusive policies, collaboration tools, and benefits to support our LGBTQ community. Join us as we drive progress for people in every community."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I have worked with diverse groups of people most of my career, including my time at University. I am most comfortable and happy in this type of environment because it offers a great learning opportunity."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I would say that pretty much every company I have worked for has valued diversity. Working with people from all walks of life offers different perspectives and can help us identify potential problems faster."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I have several family members who are members of the LGTBQ community. Some identify as gay, others as non-binary, and others as poly. Also, most of my extended family married into families of color. So I feel more comfortable working for a company that champions fair and equal representation."
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