Showing Diversity and Inclusion on Your Resume

Over the past few years — and especially the past few weeks — there has been a greater push for diversity and inclusion not just in the workplace, but in society in general. The world is made up of all kinds of different people, and each one brings their own unique strengths and talents to the table and can serve as an asset to an employer.

As employers make a conscious effort to diversify their workforce and promote equality, it becomes more important for candidates to show their commitment to these initiatives as well. One place to start is by highlighting your own experience with diversity and inclusion on your resume.

Working with diverse teams.

Note throughout your career your experience working with people who come from all different backgrounds and levels within an organization. If you’ve managed remote employees located around the world, collaborated with international clients, or been part of organizing global operations, make sure this is included. What did you achieve through these interactions?

Encouraging feedback and different perspectives.

Part of diversity and inclusion is respecting the opinions of others. Rather than simply making decisions yourself, demonstrate how you elicited feedback from…