This Is What It’s Like To Search For A Job As A Black Woman
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.