Are You The Lone Black Employee? 10 Ways To Cope With Being The Only Black Woman At Work
Exude Confidence
If you are uncomfortable with being the only woman of color in the office, don’t let it show! Some people love preying on the weak. Don’t be a prime target. There’s no need to recoil or hold back your thoughts — be confident in your abilities and your ideas. Know that your concepts won’t always be praised, but at least you’ve made yourself present and made a bold “I’m here!” statement.