Demonstrating Your Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Industry, Nonprofit, Government and Business

Wednesday, October 7th | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. It is wise for job seekers to be prepared to articulate ways that they are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. This webinar will address how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews and provide an overview of best practices when discussing DEI in job materials and interviews. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on ways that their experiences in graduate school can be connected to their various commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (i.e., through research, teaching, service and engagement, leadership).

Deborah Willis is the Senior Program Lead for the DEI Certificate and Program Manager for Professional and Academic Development at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School. She develops and implements innovative programs to engage a highly diverse academic community and consistently strives to establish collaborations that support the professional development of scholars and encourage an inclusive environment. Throughout her professional career, she has provided leadership, vision and advocacy for students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and staff; particularly around diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a regular columnist for Inside Higher Ed’s graduate student professional advice column, “Carpe Careers.” Dr. Willis holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Michigan.