Architecture Social | Can you ask about diversity and inclusivity at a company while you are being interviewed?

Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Jackie Handy discuss how candidates can ask about diversity, inclusion, company culture and long-term support during interviews without feeling awkward, tokenistic or unsure.

Show Notes

Asking about diversity and inclusion in an interview is reasonable, but the wording matters because candidates are often balancing curiosity, caution and lived experience.

The conversation covers:

Whether it is appropriate to ask about equality and diversity during an interview
How to phrase questions about inclusion and company culture
What candidates can look for in employer answers
How much personal experience to share
Why long-term support matters after the interview

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Chapters

00:00 Asking about diversity during interviews
05:00 Why equality and inclusion questions matter
12:00 Finding appropriate ways to ask
20:00 Jackie Handy, Tara Cull and Stephen Drew discuss culture
28:00 Sharing personal experiences and boundaries
36:00 Reading company signals and long-term support
44:00 Courage, confidence and careful wording
52:00 Practical questions candidates can use
57:00 Final reflections on inclusive interviews

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Stephen Drew

Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

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