When have you worked among a diverse group of people? (+30 Examples)

How to Answer

The interviewer would like to know that you are accustomed to working with a broad range of people. Are you accustomed to working with a very large or diverse team of individuals? Assure the interviewer that you can handle an environment that offers diversity.

Professional Answer Examples

General
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"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."

Admin
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"In my current role, I work alongside cross-functional teams regularly. Together, we effectively run the day to day needs of the business."

Manager
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"I would say that pretty much every company I have worked for has valued diversity. Working with people from all walks of life help shed different perspectives and identify potential problems faster."

Marketing
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"I have worked in a diverse environment my entire marketing career. A successful marketing agency should embrace diversity of all kinds. It's what spurs creativity and genius ideas!"

Retail
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"In retail, diversity is everywhere, and I love it! I have always worked in diverse environments, and I am thankful for that."

Sales
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"I currently have an extensive client demographic. This diversity keeps me on my toes during client visits. Everyone's needs are so different. I have to be sensitive to varying cultures, genders, and religions. It has stretched me as a professional, and I wouldn't have it any other way."

Teacher
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"Teachers and students offer incredibly diverse workplace opportunities. Exposure to diversity is a must in the workplace, especially in an educational environment."

Benefits Manager
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"I have worked with diverse groups of people most of my career, including my time in University. I am most comfortable, and happy, in this type of environment because it offers a great learning opportunity."

Attendance Clerk
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"I have been working as an attendance clerk for past six years, and in this time span I have worked with, and for, people from several backgrounds. I feel very comfortable with diversity and adapt easily to new situations."

Academic Advisor
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"In my current role, I work alongside a huge group of individuals who represent much diversity. Together, we manage our business and effectiveness very well."

Electrician Apprentice
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First written on: 01/06/2017
Last modified on: 03/23/2019

When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

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