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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 24 of 30

What experience do you have relating to people with a background different from yours?

"I enjoy listening to the stories of people from generations before me, and people with backgrounds different from my own. I will eagerly strike up a conversation with anyone in an attempt to learn something new. I recently read that ageism is still a prevalent issue in the workplace, which I find unfortunate. One bit of advice that has stuck with me for years is when my mentor suggested that I seek friendships with people of different generations. There are many benefits of friendships across generations, including a much broader perspective on life. I also notice different communication styles and varying core values, which I find interesting. Rest assured, should you choose me to join your team, I will get to know my co-workers with an open mind and an interest in their background and story."

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How to Answer: What experience do you have relating to people with a background different from yours?

  • 24. What experience do you have relating to people with a background different from yours?

      How to Answer

      When you build relationships with people of a different background from yours, you must be open-minded, ready to listen, eager to learn, and open to new situations. Everybody has a powerful and unique story to tell regarding their background, culture, experiences, and beliefs. Talk to the interviewer about the exposure that you bring relating to others with a narrative different from your own. The hiring authorities will want to see your open-mindedness and desire to grow in acceptance of those different from you.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Answer Example

      "I enjoy listening to the stories of people from generations before me, and people with backgrounds different from my own. I will eagerly strike up a conversation with anyone in an attempt to learn something new. I recently read that ageism is still a prevalent issue in the workplace, which I find unfortunate. One bit of advice that has stuck with me for years is when my mentor suggested that I seek friendships with people of different generations. There are many benefits of friendships across generations, including a much broader perspective on life. I also notice different communication styles and varying core values, which I find interesting. Rest assured, should you choose me to join your team, I will get to know my co-workers with an open mind and an interest in their background and story."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 22nd, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I went to the University of Waterloo, which has a high proportion of international students from all countries. I noticed many differences such as different issues in having English as a second language, different work ethics, etc. This helped me better communicate with people who have English as a second language in the workplace. But more importantly, it helped me realize that we are more similar than different and now I can better empathize with people from different backgrounds."

      Amanda's Feedback

      It sounds like you've had the opportunity to get to know people from various backgrounds and cultures. You can help illustrate the depth and breadth of this experience by talking about projects you worked on with a diverse team and what you learned from the interaction, friends you made from other backgrounds, and how you appreciated one another's differences or cultural events you attended while at school that expanded your horizons.

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