Candidates are in a difficult position when asked any question, whether that question is well-founded or not. Decline to answer and few employers will view you favorably. Answer truthfully and the truth may hurt your chances. Although it certainly isn’t a silver bullet, it can often help to envision prior to the interview the kinds of questions you’re likely to be asked so that you can prepare good, truthful answers for each. Here are 30 sample questions diverse candidates may hear and examples of how you might answer them:
There’s an unfortunate history (and continued issue) in the US of people of color getting passed over for jobs or promotions in the workplace simply because of the color of their skin. And thousands of people across the country face another disturbing issue that happens much too often: workplace discrimination.
Communities of color face significant barriers in accumulating wealth, stemming from factors such as discriminatory practices, limited access to affordable higher education, and restricted economic opportunities. If our communities aim to prosper, we must change the way we spend, invest, acquire, and even think about money.