This Is What It’s Like To Search For A Job As A Black Woman
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We’re told from childhood we have to work twice as hard to get half of what white people get, but when job searching, sometimes even that’s not enough.
In 2011, I was confident to enter the workforce after graduation. I had followed all the advice to set myself up for success, including completing five internships. Much to my surprise, however, I ended up going on over 100 in-person interviews in eight months before finally landing my first job offer after graduating.