Your Name vs. Your Career

Inthis article I will delve into a significant impact of names on career opportunities, particularly for immigrants with non-Western names and minority groups in North America. As an immigrant myself living in the USA, I understand how a name, often a reflection of cultural identity and parental choice, can influence professional experiences in this region. This article is primarily relevant to the North American context, acknowledging that the situation might differ in Europe. We’ll explore the challenges and systemic biases faced by immigrants and ethnic minorities in the job market due to their names, and also share an account of insights from an HR professional who has witnessed this phenomenon firsthand. Join me in uncovering these often overlooked aspects of professional life in North America. To start with, here is a perspective from an HR person, who actually witnessed the name bias in real time where another HR professional ended up tossing a resume with an ethnic name: <a href="https://medium.com/@p.producthub/your-name-vs-your-career-23c2c47a8d19">Visit Now</a>