How important is it for you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment?
This question is a test of your cultural competence. The hiring authority needs assurances that you will be comfortable in an inclusive and diverse environment while fitting into their "culture of belonging. Our people combine their skills with their passion for driving greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that the future success of our firm is contingent on equitable experiences for our people. We're working hard to give every person an equitable opportunity to grow and thrive as part of our community of solvers. Establishing and maintaining a fair, equitable, and welcoming environment for all people requires building a culture of belonging."
One of the reasons you want to ensure you are in a quiet and distraction-free environment is to ensure the HireVue algorithm doesn't inadvertently misinterpret your response to distractions in your environment as body language responses to the questions posed. For example, if something distracts your gaze, this could be perceived as avoiding eye contact, which is considered an indicator of discomfort or avoidance, negative bias, and antipathy. Other such cues are fewer smiles, greater interpersonal distance, and increased blinking. Conveying cultural competence requires interest, openness, and curiosity. So, lean in, tilt your head as you speak, smile, and make eye contact with the camera.
HireVue advertises that they "actively work to prevent the introduction or propagation of bias against any group or individual" and that their assessments focus on skills and competencies, not age, race, or gender. "We also continue to advance our abilities to monitor, detect, and mitigate bias. We strive to build teams from diverse backgrounds with diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to best represent the people our systems serve."
"I have done my share of travel, and when I am exploring a new country, I prefer to go off the beaten path and steer clear of the touristy destinations. Anthony Bourdain once said, 'A tourist has no idea where they've been, and a traveler has no idea where they are going.' And to be honest, each of my unique experiences of being immersed in a new culture has helped me grow and strengthened my character. Tourist destinations are no different from being surrounded by people like you in your own town. It just happens to be somewhere else that is comfortable and similar to what you already know, and you're learning nothing new. Being in an inclusive and diverse environment is very important to me. The more people I can learn from, especially those different from me, the better I will be as a person, a professional, and an innovator."
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