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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.

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Question 11 of 30

How do you feel about workplace diversity today, and how have your views changed over the years?

Diversity has been a part of the corporate conversation for many years; however, the conversation has changed significantly over time. Today, corporations consider many more groups when building their Diversity & Inclusion plan. The interviewer would like to know how your views have evolved over the years, and where you stand today on diversity and inclusion topics and efforts.

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How to Answer: How do you feel about workplace diversity today, and how have your views changed over the years?

  • 11. How do you feel about workplace diversity today, and how have your views changed over the years?

      How to Answer

      Diversity has been a part of the corporate conversation for many years; however, the conversation has changed significantly over time. Today, corporations consider many more groups when building their Diversity & Inclusion plan. The interviewer would like to know how your views have evolved over the years, and where you stand today on diversity and inclusion topics and efforts.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Answer Example

      "I believe that diversity in the workplace is one of the fundamental components to a company's success, brand story, and reputation. Today, diversity is a much broader conversation versus when I first entered the workplace twenty years ago. Then, the biggest conversation was about the increase in women in the workplace. Today, a company's diversity plan includes race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical abilities, socioeconomic status, and more. The most significant change in my personal view of diversity over the years is my realization that diversity has to go far beyond thought and move into action while including a broader range of groups. I am passionate about D&I, and I look forward to bringing my perspective to your organization."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Before I used to believe that merit alone should be the determining factor in hiring somebody. However, merit doesn't take into account underprivileged people who find it hard to acquire an expensive degree or had to overcome more hurdles compared to someone from a higher class. So now I have learned that people from the lower class need a leg up in hiring in order to be considered equal to those of the higher class."

      Amanda's Feedback

      This is a good start. You've shared how your view has transitioned from merit-based toward a more diverse perspective. However, rather than focusing on economic status, consider talking about what your workplace would be missing if it operated on a merit basis. Talk about what has changed your mind over the years and what diversity offers that a merit-only system would cause your organization to miss out on.