BIPoC

At the Office of Career Success, we celebrate the multitude of perspectives and stories that the BIPoC community brings to our campus. Employers seek to hire professionals who bring various perspectives and experiences into the workplace. Your prior experiences have given you skills that the University, community, and employers value. We have coaches to connect with you about how you can find meaningful opportunities that align with your values and interests while you are a student and beyond. Log in to set up your preference to be notified when content for BIPoC becomes available.

BIPoC

Should job seekers include their race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, sexual orientation and other such factors in their resume?

Yesterday, I ran across a query from a college career counselor asking her peers for help. Yesterday also marked the first day of testimony in the trial of one of the four Minneapolis police officers who killed George Floyd last …

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When employers say they want to hire diverse students, what do they mean?

Diversity in higher education encompasses a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including:

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color): This term recognizes and emphasizes the unique experiences of black and indigenous communities in the context of broader racial and …

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Yes, You Must Talk About Race At Work: 3 Ways To Get Started

“Race is the single most taboo topic in most American workplaces. People would rather discuss the polarizing topics of money, sex, or even politics, before engaging in conversation about race or racism. It’s our country’s oldest and most problematic system — …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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4 Tips for When You’re the Only Person of Color in Your Office

Learn how to thrive in the workplace, even if you’re the only person of color in your work environment.

Read the full article for Natasha Nurse’s strategies.

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Top 20 U.S. metro areas for diverse students, grads to find jobs

As a diverse student or recent graduate, finding the perfect job in a welcoming and inclusive environment can be challenging. It’s essential to consider not only the job market but also the culture and opportunities available in a city before …

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Featured Resources

Diversity.com

Diversity.com has been a leader in the diversity jobs market since 2000. We feature job postings from some of the …

BlackJobs.com
Black Career Women’s Network
Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association Job Board
United Latino Job Bank

LULAC’s United Latino Job Bank seeks to increase diversity in corporate America and federal government. LULAC launched the job portal …

Real-World Work Experience

Check out these 5-6 hour virtual work programs with Fortune 500 companies. These programs are free and can become part of your resume or even lead to a job interview!

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Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Equity is a very important concept in today’s workplace. In this course, instructor Mary-Frances Winters helps you gain a better…

Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees

Taught by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Underrepresented employees face unique challenges in the workplace, and understanding how to support them in these challenges is key to…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

How to Speak Up Against Racism at Work

Taught by Dana Brownlee
Regardless of role or level, employees often want to speak up against offensive/racist comments or questionable practices, but they don’t…

Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work

Taught by Dana Brownlee
While racism and discrimination are systemic problems that persist, each of us can play a role in helping to eliminate…

Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work

Taught by Kwame Christian
People around the world are having difficult conversations about race and justice. But few are talking about how to talk…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
offer networking events relevant to your industry and special interests.