Do human resource professionals need to have short names?

Hey Kid: Sometimes people shorten their names to make it easier for people to pronounce. Change as you see fit and then keep it that way. As a manager, I've seen FIRST names that had 15 letters, but the employee chose a "nick name" (shorter version) for business cards and email. Don't abandon your ethnic name completely, because that's a part of what makes you unique. Choose wisely, and you'll do fine. Be sure to put your complete name AND your nick name on your resume. This helps to avoid misunderstandings later, and they won't think you have two identities or something. Employers shouldn't have a preference about the length of someone's name. Your name is YOUR name. If they do, you don't want to work for them anyway. A name does NOT reflect qualifications, and shouldn't be considered in the selection of a candidate. The US is a country of diversity, with many ethnic back-grounds in all levels and types of business. Be proud of your heritage and ethnicity in the work place. Good luck.