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“Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.” —Sheryl Sandberg
Being your authentic self is the foundation of who we are as a company. Bringing your authentic self to work helps inspire those around you, to show vulnerability is brave. We've worked hard at creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed. Read more here.
It's Her Self
Through personal stories and moments of adversity, we are inspired by our female colleagues and how they manage to bring their authentic self to work. Here are their stories.
Evaine
After years of having to hide who she really was, Evaine rediscovered herself and learned how to bring her authentic self to work.
Yuwei
Have you ever experienced impostor syndrome? Through her story, Yuwei explains how she learned to overcome it and now strives to help others through her work at Facebook.
Swaroopa
Swaroopa’s curiosity has led her to live all over the world, working at Facebook in Hyderabad, Austin, and London.
Stephanie
In past jobs, Stephanie was given advice on how to appear and behave to be successful as a woman in business. At Facebook, she has left that advice behind and is secure in bringing her true self to work.
Pearl
“Before Facebook, I wasn’t comfortable being my authentic self at work. And as the only woman on my team, I felt like an outsider and was extremely withdrawn. I just existed. I knew I needed a significant change but I wasn't sure what to change. They say when a woman changes her hair she changes her life, and that’s exactly what I did. I left that company, cut my hair to a small afro and decided to change careers. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do next, but I applied for a position at Facebook. When I interviewed, I was a bit nervous I might be judged for my afro, but no one batted an eyelid.
Now as a Quality Assurance Lead at Facebook, I’m given the freedom to express myself in Facebook’s 'be bold' environment. I’m no longer the only woman in the room or worried about my appearance. This has allowed me to focus on my strengths and ultimately rediscover myself. With this new-found self-assurance, I’ve been able to join different resource groups at Facebook. I’m an active participant in Women@, Black@, and Differently Abled@ London. Women@ has a very strong presence, and women at Facebook have a voice and are treated equally to men. But black women are still underrepresented in the tech industry at large and I want to help change this. As a black woman, I worry that if I ever left the tech industry there would be a void. I feel a responsibility to represent my community, do my part in bridging the diversity gap, and bring as many black women into tech as I can.” —Pearl O., Quality Assurance Lead
Claudia
“When I joined Facebook, it was my first full-time job. I had a hard time bringing my authentic self to work initially because I didn’t identify with other engineers. While I like to write and review code, what I love most is solving problems, creating great user experiences, supporting others and creating a good team atmosphere. I soon realised there is a lot of emphasis here on being yourself and working to your strengths, which ultimately lead me to transition into people management. There’s no feeling that you need to fit into one specific profile to do a job well - Facebook adapts the roles to the strengths of the people who are in them.
Facebook has several resource groups and trainings that employees are encouraged to join. I facilitate Be the Ally workshops on topics of unconscious bias and inclusion, which create a better understanding of what it can be like to be a minority. I am also an active participant in Women@. What I’ve learned through these activities is that we all have unique values and that highlighting those makes us stronger! Now I’m able to focus on the tasks I feel passionate about and share tasks that don't work to my strengths with others. We’re one big team and we support each other.” —Claudia E., Software Engineering Manager
Poonam
“I joined the Facebook Enterprise Engineering team in September 2018 where I work closely with the front-line operational teams responsible for leading the Helpdesk team in London. In my position it is crucial to have strong listening, communication and leadership skills to empower and enable individuals to be productive and bring their authentic selves to work. I inherently understand that our people are the most valued asset an organisation can have. One of my strengths is people development and a big focus for me right now is making sure my team feel supported.
There are several communities within Facebook that I am engaged with such as the Women in Infrastructure and Enterprise Engineering group to help empower more women in this industry. I encourage my team to get involved in building internal communities. I show my team that there are no limits to achieving success. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old. Try something new. It’s the only way to grow and make an impact. I’m fortunate to lead a diverse Enterprise Engineering team where almost half the team are women.” —Poonam K., Enterprise Support Tech Lead
Rupi
“I fell in love with technology when I created a Pac-Man game for a programming class in college. It was a lot of fun, but the positive feedback from my professor and classmates was what motivated me. After working at a few tech companies in the US, I joined Facebook in London as a Product Manager on the Community Integrity team. We build solutions that keep people safe on Facebook and prevent fake accounts. The majority of my team is made up of women and we each bring a different perspective in our fight against bad behavior online.
I used to worry that I needed to be more aggressive to be a good leader, but it wasn't something that came naturally to me. I struggled to mold myself into a personality I was not; until I once received feedback from a manager that others valued my collaborative style and inclusivity. This is my unique brand, and my focus on inclusion and collaboration is my strength. Facebook appreciates diverse work and leadership styles, and this philosophy enables me to bring my authentic self to work.” —Rupi S., Product Manager
Karen
“I always encourage people I’ve managed to be their authentic selves and find their own voice. It’s not about success or failure, or the right answer or wrong answer. People want to know how you think and how you can contribute so that the team as a whole is making an impact. Now if I see someone sitting at the edge of the table instead of actively participating in the conversation even though I know that person has input, I’ll pull them aside and encourage them to speak up. You’d be surprised how a simple, “Hey, I think you have input. Come to the table and share your thoughts and views,” can completely open someone up and change their career trajectory. It’s important to me that we all encourage and support each other to be the best that we can be.” —Karen W., Architect. Read more about Karen and data center design at Facebook.
Vanessa
“I just love that concept and we have some incredibly inspiring female leaders within our organisation that help you feel comfortable about being your authentic self. For example, if it is important to me that I leave work early to go to my daughter’s ballet class, I feel supported to do so.” —Vanessa F., Regional Director. Read how Vanessa brings her authentic self to work.
Crystal
“I work in an enterprise tech support role at Facebook where having strong emotional intelligence and health is key, as I spend my days troubleshooting issues. These are some of my strongest assets, and I appreciate Facebook for helping me to build them up as my strengths.
After joining Facebook, I immediately gravitated toward the open culture and felt safe to be myself. Facebook supports women and allows us to achieve our personal and career goals, which I find empowering. My manager sees me for who I am and appreciates my strengths. I’ve been able to be a better version of me and have never felt more supported. As a result, I’ve been able to increase my productivity and shift my focus to ensuring my coworkers feel this same sense of encouragement. I prioritize understanding the people I work with, through empathy and active listening. I’ve discovered that when you let people know you care and that they’re heard, they naturally present their authentic selves.” —Crystal B., Enterprise Support Tech
Further Reading
- What does it mean to bring your whole, authentic self into work? How Sheryl Sandberg’s sharing manifesto drives Facebook - Bloomberg
- How to land a job at Facebook - Interview with Janelle Gale, Facebook's vice president of human resources - CNBC
- How to Disrupt Yourself and Create a Change in Your Career - Philippa Snare, Facebook’s Director of Business Marketing, on step changing your career
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