Thursday, August 1 - "Is HR Bias Against My Country?"

Good morning!

Just checking in you, how’s your Thursday?

Here’s what’s on the job description for today:

1. Among of the fastest growing software companies in the world is hiring.

2. Sarah asks, “even though my classmates are also foreign, some of their experience is treated as more legitimate than min. Is HR bias against my country?”

IN HIRING

Notion

• Self described as the, “software you can mold and shape like clay to solve your problems your way.”

• At Notion, there are a limited number of highly interesting positions, mostly in USA, Japan, and Ireland.

• Here are a few of the most interesting roles available

  • Customer Success Manager - Click here for full details

  • GTM Market, Business Systems - Click here for full details

  • Business Operations & Strategy Lead - Click here for full details

Click here for the company’s career page

TODAY’S QUESTION

Sarah asks, “even though my classmates are also foreign, some of their experience is treated as more legitimate than mine. Is HR bias against my country?”

You’re not wrong here. Depending on the country and region, your experience may not be treated equally to the same years of experience in a different location.

Recommendation: While complaining about the racism or bias of HR in hiring practices is fair and feels great, this is one of those situations where you need to play the cards you’re dealt. Here’s what I’ve seen work best:

• Look for companies where this is less important. Large, international companies can often be more open to hiring those with international backgrounds. Check a companies LinkedIn page and see how diverse the people within the specific team you’re looking at are.

• One way to improve your odds if you feel your background is not being considered is to network with those from the same country or region. They will be able to support you internally and give you advice on how to best tell your story.

  • Another bonus, if you meet people at a company with similar backgrounds to you, it’s likely they will be open to valuing your experience.

• Finally, do your best to find local experience to add your resume. A good way to think about it is that if there was a client, it can go on your resume. If your school project, volunteer work, or club had a client, add it your resume. You can change “work experience” to “professional experience” if you feel the need.

Conclusion:

It’s a punch to the gut when you find out your previous work experience isn’t valued as highly as local experience. Find companies that care less and ways to show local experience for best outcomes.

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