Periagoge
Scenario

Why qualified immigrants hide their identities to find work

I speak three languages fluently but my resume gets fewer callbacks when I use my real name instead of an American nickname.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Competence becomes secondary to palatability in a job market that rewards assimilation over skill.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Immigration and identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.