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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.
This question aims to assess your level of cultural competence and whether you can collaborate with their diverse teams and effectively represent the company's ideals. "An inclusive workplace is a better workplace. At IKEA, everyone has a home. To us, your uniqueness is an asset. When you come and work for us, we want you to bring your whole self: the bits you're proud of, the messy and complicated bits, and the bits that haven't yet had a chance to shine. As a co-worker, we don't want you just getting through the day. We want you to thrive. And of course, we want you to stick around, because we're planning on doing great things together!"

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"The 50/50 gender balance is extremely important to me. I enjoyed reading the information on your website about how IKEA has achieved a 50/50 balance so far and their plans for the future. It's clear that they take their values seriously and implement strategies to care for their employees at every level of the business, so I'm very excited about the possibility of working here."

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 appreciate that IKEA is so transparent about its goals for diversity and equality, from the 50/50 gender balance to the fact that their medical plan covers gender reassignment surgery. I'm excited to work for any company that values its employees as individuals with unique needs."
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I find the staff at Ikea to be so helpful all the time. They seem very happy at their work. To me, it's clear they love their job and that they are treated well by the company

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Try to add in specifics such as their employee perks, or any diversity related programs that IKEA offers for employees. This will take some research on their corporate website.
"I appreciate that IKEA has its own Global Diversity and Inclusion department; ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and with respect. This whole mindset is apparent when I shop at IKEA. The staff are always very helpful and seem happy to be at work."
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