20 diversity and inclusion interview questions

People make organizational culture go ‘round.

Whether you’re an employer looking to hire inclusion-minded individuals or a job applicant seeking out a workplace that champions diverse talent, chances are you’re nosing around — subtly — to ascertain whether the people you’re hoping …

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Hispanic Heritage Month | What it Means to “Bring My Whole Self” to Work

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic Americans—those with roots in the Caribbean, Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. It’s a time in the Hispanic community when we celebrate heroes, …

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Singing Opera Just Strikes a Chord for Cecilia Violetta López

Making her way from the sugar beet fields of Idaho to the stage of a professional opera company — the College of Fine Arts Alumna of the Year is out to prove the genre is for everyone.

Cecilia Violetta López is the College …

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6 strategies for BIPOC students searching for internships, entry-level jobs

As college students from diverse backgrounds enter the job market, they are often confronted with unique challenges not faced by their non-diverse counterparts. While the job search process can be difficult for anyone, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) …

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7 job search tips for Latinx students, recent grads

For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …

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12 ways diverse job seekers can tell if they’ll be welcomed by a new employer

Under U.S. labor laws and those of many other countries and even regions within countries, there can be dozens of characteristics that might make you “diverse” in the eyes of the law and, therefore, might offer you some protections from …

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Meet Antoinette Hurtado: UNLV’s Diplomat in Residence

After two decades as a foreign services officer, she’s the go-to resource for students interested in careers with the U.S. Department of State.

Antoinette Hurtado is the current Diplomat in Residence, part of UNLV’s new Diplomat in Residence program. (Becca Schwartz/UNLV)

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Three UNLV Physical Therapy Graduates Achieve Perfect Board Exam Scores

The rare feat speaks to former students’ determination and the quality of UNLV’s degree program.

August 3, 2023 By STEVEN SLIVKA

A perfect score on the national boards for physical therapists is an elusive challenge. Prior to this year, only 11 …

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Inequity continues to underpin internship participation and pay status

August 07, 2023 | By Mary Gatta

Class of 2023 graduating seniors were actively engaged in experiential learning, with 79% reporting they participated in some form of experience during their time at college. Internships accounted for a significant portion of …

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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

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