What Job Recruiters Can (And Can’t) Ask You
What is their commitment to inclusion?
“What about diversity and inclusion? Equity and a feeling of belonging? Is that a deal-breaker for you?” asks Greggs. “The company may have a statement [on their values], but you’ve done some research and you’ve found the company has an issue with ageism or sexism.” Greggs says it’s okay to bring up those concerns, and “If they’re transparent and they acknowledge them and say ‘Yes, these are the steps we’re taking to correct these things, we’re fostering a better environment’” then maybe it’s okay to work there. “But if they say ‘That’s not a big issue’ or ‘We don’t spend a lot of money on that [fixing that]’ then that may not be the best place for you.”