This post is part rant, part query.

It's remarkable to me how much of the conventional job-seeking advice (e.g., try networking, attend events, think of stunts, et. al.) just doesn't work for candidates of color. What, if anything, does someone on the market right now who isn't white do to secure a position?

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The advice that women should negotiate for a higher salary or fee does not work, in my experience, for BIPOC women. I have seen friends and colleagues lose that battle time after time. Something about BIPOC women in particular asking for what they’re worth, or thinking they are worthwhile at all, irks the Powers That Be. I hate this and wish it was spoken about more openly because if definitely needs to be changed.

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The networking that has helped me is with POC. All of the major career breakthroughs I’ve reached came from someone who looks like me putting in a word. Outside of that, it’s so hard these days. I HATE interviews because I can almost sense when they’ve said “no” on me the minute they see my face. So I get your sentiments here

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Certain conventional things absolutely do not work for everyone, at least from my experience. It is all good things to consider and keep in mind, but it isn’t going to be all you have to do. I try to follow up and make sure my qualifications are known and understood.

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