A 28-year-old Kenyan living in Canada says changing his African name on his résumé to 'James' was what finally helped him get hired after months of silence from employers. Mwangi Wanjau's story, which recently resurfaced online, has reignited debate about workplace bias and the pressure on immigrants to alter their names to secure work.
The conversation stems from a previously published interview that has gained renewed traction on social media, resonating with professionals who have ethnic names. Wanjau shared that after facing months of rejection, changing his African name on his résumé led to a noticeable increase in recruiter callbacks and a university administration role.
