DEI professionals who were once hot commodities now face a hostile job market, with many stripping the label from resumes to improve chances.

Corporate America has rapidly retreated from diversity programs amid Trump administration pressure and legal fears, cutting thousands of roles since 2023.

New DEI job postings have halved this year compared to 2019, forcing professionals to pivot to HR and other adjacent fields.

After seven rounds of grueling interviews, an offer for a recruiting job seemed within reach for David Daniels IV. Until a reference check that Daniels learned had involved wary discussions of his background in diversity, equity and inclusion. The offer never came.

Having DEI experience on a resume can feel like wearing a scarlet letter in an already difficult job market,

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