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Contract Research Organizations such as IQVIA employ people from many backgrounds with a variety of skills. Have you ever worked with a very diverse group of people?

In the healthcare industry, it is essential to provide effective universal care. When working for a CRO, diversity among peers and clients is expected. Some people feel intimidated when exposed to new cultures and beliefs. Show the interviewer you are open to meeting and learning about new people, with no reservations about becoming an integral part of a diverse team. Be positive with your response.

"The largest diverse group I worked with was in my clinical rotation at University Medical Center. I was afforded the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, religions, and professional backgrounds. It gave me an eye-opening experience of how many wonderful people there are!"

"I think diversity in the healthcare industry is essential. People from all over the world now call our country their home. I believe learning about and showing an appreciation for people from different walks of life only makes us stronger as we build upon the common bond of caring for others."

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I have worked on various cross-functional projects. One example is when I was part of a team creating an operational demo of new functionality for the customer. I worked with Systems Engineers to draft requirements and discuss the test group's input for the demo. During the development of the demo software, I worked with Software Engineers to discuss the interaction of the test scripts and the software GUI and controller. Having different skill sets involved helped provide different perspectives on the project and drive it forward.

Amanda's Feedback

Good job! Using a specific example gives the interviewer better insight into how you function in a real-world diverse environment. You can make this response even stronger by relating what you personally learned or skills you sharpened while working with diverse groups such as better active listening, the importance of clear communication, etc.

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