Diversity and Inclusion Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your next job interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples focused on Diversity and Inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion was updated by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020. Learn more here.

Question 27 of 30

Do you have experience recruiting a diverse workforce?

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Many companies have effective multi-stage strategies for recruiting a diverse workforce. An organization with a strategic diversity plan actively seeks to employ individuals with a wide range of characteristics. These characteristics could include cultural background, ethnicity, race, political views, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and much more. Going far beyond diversity hires, the interviewer will also want to know if you have experience building an inclusive workplace culture. Building a diverse team truly means something when you simultaneously create a culture of equality and inclusivity.

"I have experience building a diverse workforce, and I believe that this effort begins with leveraging job boards that specialize in diverse hiring such as 'Recruit Disability' or 'Diversity Working.' My company also offers specific internships to attract candidates from underrepresented groups. After joining my current company, I suggested that we move to a more diverse interview panel, which I believe helped improve the fairness in our recruitment process. I still have strategies to learn as I believe this topic is ever-changing, but I am happy with the policies and practices I have incorporated. I am eager to continue these valuable efforts with your organization."

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"No, I do not work in human resources. However, I have recommended to my boss to hire people from various schools rather than just one so we get a diverse array of people from different regions and socioeconomic backgrounds."

Amanda's Feedback

Because you don't have experience in hiring this is an appropriate response. You've also done a good job refocusing it on how you've supported diverse hiring informally.

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How to Answer: Do you have experience recruiting a diverse workforce?

27. Do you have experience recruiting a diverse workforce?

How to Answer

Many companies have effective multi-stage strategies for recruiting a diverse workforce. An organization with a strategic diversity plan actively seeks to employ individuals with a wide range of characteristics. These characteristics could include cultural background, ethnicity, race, political views, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and much more. Going far beyond diversity hires, the interviewer will also want to know if you have experience building an inclusive workplace culture. Building a diverse team truly means something when you simultaneously create a culture of equality and inclusivity.

Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

Answer Example

"I have experience building a diverse workforce, and I believe that this effort begins with leveraging job boards that specialize in diverse hiring such as 'Recruit Disability' or 'Diversity Working.' My company also offers specific internships to attract candidates from underrepresented groups. After joining my current company, I suggested that we move to a more diverse interview panel, which I believe helped improve the fairness in our recruitment process. I still have strategies to learn as I believe this topic is ever-changing, but I am happy with the policies and practices I have incorporated. I am eager to continue these valuable efforts with your organization."