How much does the whiteness of an agency play into your decision of taking a role? Not saying it’s gotta be all black, but have you ever ruled out a shop because it’s too white?

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This is a tough one. On one hand it would be nice to work at an agency that has people there that look like me, it’s lonely being the only black face. On the other hand, if I vibe with the team and it is good job, sometimes I feel like it’s important to be that first black person and fight to get more in. The sad fact is that the better the agency, and the more Sr you are the less colorful faces you’ll see. For things to change some of us have to stick it out and prove that black people can provide tremendous value to the company and clients.

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For example: interviewed at approx 100 person agency. Said diversity was important to me in a company culture. The SVP replied — well we do hire a lot of international folks.

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@copywriting intern 1
I feel like having internationals at an agency is almost a given these days, especially at larger shops that can easily sponsor visas. When I asked them about diversity, I just wasn’t expecting that to be their answer and only answer. It felt like having international employees was just enough for them to feel like they have diversity.

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So is hiring internationals a good thing in your opinion OP?

I always check the "people" page on the agencies site and if it's a bunch of white men at the heml, I'm instinctively apprehensive.

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@Leo Burnett 1
Truuuue truuuue. All valid points. It just feels so draining sometimes being that only one. Where are the agencies that just get it?!

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