Question for an interview ?

greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

So, ive got an application form for a job at a firm.
One of the areas i have to fill in is

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY :please give evidence of your experience

Ive only ever worked with 1 black guy, and we got on just fine. I really dont care about what colour someone is, and as long as they dont shove their religion or sexual preference down my throat ( if you will pardon the pun ) then im not really bothered.
So what the hell do i write.? There is half an A4 page for my answer !!
Maybe i should tell them that i wont pander to their PC nonsense, and refuse to answer.

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Ahh diversity.

I normally get past it on my civil service job applications by saying I'm jewish and bisexual.

greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

I was considering putting BLACK AFRICAN in the ethnic origins box, then when i get the interview see if anyone dares say anything Very Happy

" What ?....who are you calling white "

Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Do it, be well funny Thumbs Up

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Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

Were there other ethnic groups in your school?

Are they represented in your circle of friends, or down your local?

Have you visited countries where white is not the predominant colour?

Do you have gay or disabled friends or acquaintences?

Even if you don't, you could just make it up. Thumbs Up

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Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Say you have a crippled, homosexual transvestite, black-asian friend who is a quarter Irish.

Do something like that Mr. Green

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lozzypop1 · Certified MILF! Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Karma :

Or just say you have learned to value diversity. That different backgrounds, life experiences, and cultural differences make for a good range of skills, opinions and resources. As you are aware of this, you believe that everyone is equally important in a team which in turn impacts on the level of performance... blah blah blah!

Rolling Eyes

Or some shit like that! Laughing

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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Look for a job with a company who are not so fu*cking pretentious.
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strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Diversity is essentially difference. If you think of it using that term it may be easier for you to get a handle on. Don't just stick to the obvious differences, i.e. black and white, male and female etc. Widen it out a bit, disablity, culture, mental health etc. Acknowledge that different people bring/have different qualities. Mention that to treat people equally is not to treat them the same as everyone is individual and has differing needs. Put in some examples from your own experience and say that it you are aware that you can never be totally aware of difference as your own experiences are based on who you are, and that you are learning all the time.

HTH
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