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4 Things Hiring Managers Don’t Want Black Employees and Jobseekers to Know
Read these game-changers before you apply for your next position
Black folks are in demand. That’s right. Every company that doesn’t want to be accused of Blackwashing or ignoring diversity altogether, is actively trying to increase Black representation. This is great news for a population of people that have been left behind, overlooked, passed over for promotion, and disrespected in workplaces across America for generations. Here are a few things that Black jobseekers and promotion seekers need to know right now.
Every company in America needs you more than you need them.
This cannot be emphasized enough. The position you are applying for doesn’t matter. Do not think for one second that your entry level position is insignificant. Your presence at any company is highly significant because most companies have abysmal diversity numbers. If they published a Black Lives Matter statement, then the pressure is on them to back up their assertion with actions. Some companies need Black people at every level, most need to increase representation in leadership. The more informed we are as a qualified collective, the more respect and equitable compensation we can demand.
