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Mukhtar

Nigerian man reveals how he changed his name on his resume before he got a job in the U.S.

Nigerian man reveals how he changed his name on his resume before he got a job in the U.S.

Mukhtar Kadiri’s first name means “chosen one” in Arabic, and it carries a special and mysterious significance for him. His father named him Mukhtar after his friend from high school. But, inwardly, Mukhtar knew that his birth name could hinder his job prospects. Initially, he struggled with his name but grew to appreciate it over…

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