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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer needs to know that you will be a good team player devoted to accepting and encouraging team members regardless of their background. "By promoting a safe, innovative and inclusive culture, anyone with the talent, energy and focus to solve hard problems has a seat at the table. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team uses a people-first and data-driven approach to champion DEI in our business and in the communities in which we operate. Tesla is a majority-minority company, with underrepresented groups as 62% of our U.S. workforce. "
Think about a time you encountered a person who was culturally different than yourself. Reassure the hiring manager that you can work well with others and not allow any bias to affect your work performance.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my previous position, I had several international students on my team. I found them to be hard-working and dedicated. I will have no problems working for the company and with other employees regardless of race or any other factor."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My roommate in college was from India. I see exposure to others who are different than myself as an opportunity for growth. I have no issue working with anyone as long as they do their job to the best of their ability."

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.
"According to my world view, we all come from different backgrounds. So there is never an us versus them in my mind. There's just everyone."

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