Career Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ Students

This entrepreneur is bridging the gap between LGBTQ jobseekers and employers

Published on October 28, 2022

Read this story from NBC News of an LGBT entrepreneur who created a job search platform to help other LGBT jobseekers.

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How LGBTQ Authenticity Can Foster Career Success

Published on October 14, 2022

Advice for LGBTQ professionals at work to have a positive experience and find success.

Read the full article from HR Drive.

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Odyssey Spring Career Day – Virtual event for Underrepresented Students

Published on March 2, 2022

Odyssey’s Spring Career Day, a virtual career fair for underrepresented students, will be held March 10th, with top companies in Tech, Finance, Consulting, and Startups sharing exclusive job and internship opportunities!

This is a free fair for undergraduates, graduates, or …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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RBC Capital Markets D&I Discovery Day

Published on February 15, 2022

Students may now register for the annual RBC Capital Markets D&I Discovery Day!

All first year undergraduate students in Canada and the U.S. are encouraged to register and join this annual, half-day virtual event designed to showcase the firm’s culture …

By Richard Stuart
Richard Stuart Portfolio Manager
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Accenture Study Finds While LGBTQ+ Employees Advance, Invisible Fears Remain

Published on December 13, 2021

“Despite LGBTQ+ professionals making workplace strides, Accenture research has found that many still fear discrimination for bringing their authentic selves to work.”

Click here to read more findings from the report and recommendations for employers.

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Featured Resources

Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index 2023-24

Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index 2023-24

Click here to view the Human Right Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index 2023-24.

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UMass and Local Trans Resources

UMass and Local Trans Resources

Name changes, campus and local restroom guides, and articles on transgender topics.

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The Stonewall Center – UMass Amherst

The Stonewall Center – UMass Amherst

The mission of the Stonewall Center is to provide support, resources, programming, and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, …

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Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search (The Muse)

Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search (The Muse)

The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re …

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Out for Work

Out for Work

OUT for Work functions as a complimentary component in the total educational experience of LGBT students, primarily in the development, evaluation, …

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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!

Managing Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome Experience with Ashurst UK

Getting Ready to Join the Workforce Experience with Standard Bank

Career Readiness Experience with Cisco

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Gender in Negotiation

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Have you wondered how gender identity might impact how you negotiate or how to make negotiations more neutral? In this…
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Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace

Taught by Careercake
Attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce offers a slew of benefits to organizations. It boosts innovation and problem-solving by providing…
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Succeeding as an LGBT Professional

Taught by Dorie Clark
Even in places where discrimination is illegal, there are still nuances and complexities involved in being openly LGBT at work.…
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Using Gender Inclusive Language

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Language shapes the way we understand ourselves, our world, and our relationships. The words we use can create a sense…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fighting Gender Bias at Work

Taught by LeanIn.Org
Gender bias is holding women back in the workplace. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to…
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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.

Advancement of Diversity in Business

Out at Isenberg

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality

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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.

Out and Equal

Out Professionals

Human Rights Campaign

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Reaching Out MBA

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Email
careersuccess@isenberg.umass.edu
Address

Office of Career Success
Chase Career Center, Suite N207
Isenberg School of Management
UMass Amherst
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

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Monday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30 pm

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