Intimidated by whites

I hate to say this, but I often feel intimidated by white people.

I am in search of an internship so I’ve been looking at IB near me. I always go through the employee tab. Most banks that I’ve come across have only white employees( not surprised). Automatically, I start to think that I don’t stand a chance because I’m black.

Am I dumb for thinking this way?

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Dumb? Not at all.

Everyone knows this is still a white male dominated industry. Know your story and technicals and realize that it's in their best interest to hire more qualified minority candidates.

 
 
"p_mau" I hate to say this, but I often feel intimidated by white people.

I am in search of an internship so I’ve been looking at IB near me. I always go through the employee tab. Most banks that I’ve come across have only white employees( not surprised). Automatically, I start to think that I don’t stand a chance because I’m black.

Am I dumb for thinking this way?

Yes. Focusing on facts/circumstances that can't change is always a waste of time. In fact it's counter-productive because it's creating stress for you. Making you self-conscious, and that usually shows.

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