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Scenario

How accent discrimination affects job opportunities

My accent gets stronger when I am nervous and yesterday during a job interview I could see the moment the hiring manager decided I was not American enough for the position.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The painful awareness that your voice carries markers that others use to determine your worthiness and competence.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”

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.

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