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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 22 of 30

To what extent do you think a company should encourage diversity programs?

"I have worked for companies that have diversity-friendly policies; however, not closely monitored or updated regularly. I have also worked for companies with robust plans and regular diversity training for their team members. I prefer working for an organization that is clear on its diversity plan and makes program updates regularly. At a bare minimum, I feel that a company should have a diversity program that includes recruitment and talent attraction, a fair promotion process, regular diversity training, cultural awareness workshops, accessibility options, and a way to measure their programs' efforts and progress. I read your company's diversity and inclusion statement online before attending this interview today and was impressed. Could you share additional details with me on your diversity program?"

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How to Answer: To what extent do you think a company should encourage diversity programs?

  • 22. To what extent do you think a company should encourage diversity programs?

      How to Answer

      Today, most companies have a diversity plan of some sort. Many of these programs are highly detailed, involved, and robust, while others have minimal detail or follow-through. The interviewer wants to know how involved you believe a company should be in generating a diverse workplace.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Answer Example

      "I have worked for companies that have diversity-friendly policies; however, not closely monitored or updated regularly. I have also worked for companies with robust plans and regular diversity training for their team members. I prefer working for an organization that is clear on its diversity plan and makes program updates regularly. At a bare minimum, I feel that a company should have a diversity program that includes recruitment and talent attraction, a fair promotion process, regular diversity training, cultural awareness workshops, accessibility options, and a way to measure their programs' efforts and progress. I read your company's diversity and inclusion statement online before attending this interview today and was impressed. Could you share additional details with me on your diversity program?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "There should be many dimensions in a company that should encourage diversity. Through its hiring practices, accessibility options, seminars, online training, the promotion process, and paid time off for new parents. There should also be a way to quantify these results like an employee feedback system."

      Amanda's Feedback

      With this question, the interviewer is trying to gauge how far you think diversity should reach in an organization. You've confirmed that encouraging diversity should extend to a variety of processes and options. You can round out this answer further by explaining the benefit to employees or the company by doing so. Does it help attract top talent and retain employees? Does it help build organizational skill capacity and expertise?

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