Five Tips for Navigating the Workplace: Value your rights and identity while maintaining the rights of others [Career Advisor]

Abstract

As a woman and a Muslim, with a hijab, who works in engineering, specifically in academia, I am a minority from many perspectives. As such, I have always been asked at events, and on a personal level, how did I manage to survive all the differences and succeed. That was why I would like to take the time to reflect on some key points that are useful for minorities and racialized communities as well as for anyone navigating the workplace. Here are five main guidelines on how to navigate through life challenges.