Job Searching While LGBTQ: How to Find a Truly Inclusive Place to Work

By: S.E. Fleenor

“9% of LGBTQ employees have left a job because the environment was unwelcoming, according to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). In a Harvard survey of LGBTQ folks, 20% of respondents reported experiencing discrimination when applying for positions.

LGBTQ workplace discrimination is a real problem that must be addressed, but it’s largely out of your hands as an everyday job seeker. The question then becomes, how do you find an affirming employer?

We’ve gathered wisdom from queer folks and employment advocates to help you navigate your job search and find a workplace that’ll be truly inclusive.”

View full article at – https://www.themuse.com/advice/job-searching-while-lgbtq-how-to-find-inclusive-employer

 

By Amber Graham
Amber Graham Director of Data and Operations