LGBTQ+

Find resources, information, and support for LGBTQ+ Students.

As part of the LGBTQ+ community, you may have questions related to your career journey and identity, including finding organizations with strong LGBTQ+ equality practices and understanding your rights. The Greene Center is available to help you navigate the search and find answers to questions you may have, appointments with our advisors can be made through Handshake. For quicker questions you can also stop by without scheduling an appointment on Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm to our drop-in hours to speak with a Peer Career Adviser.

Below we have compiled several resources that can help you navigate career exploration and education, and its intersection with your LGBTQ+ identity. These are just some of the large variety of resources available online that we encourage you to explore in addition to having a conversation with a Greene Center advisor to talk about questions that are specific to your situation.

Disclosing Your Identity During the Job Search Process

It is important to know that you do not have to disclose your identity at any point within the job search process if you do not wish to. Learn more.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Employers

An important consideration is whether the company or organization you are interested in or applying to is LGBTQ+ friendly.  Learn More.

Know Your Rights

Understanding your rights in the workplace will help equip you with information on how to navigate certain situations and what support and resources should be in place for you.

Networking

Networking with other individuals within the LGBTQ+ community that share the same career goals can be done through joining professional associations or attending career LGBTQ+ conferences.

Coming Out During the Interview Process

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Published on November 30, 2022

PRSA, Christina Stokes, June 2020

Let me be clear: You do not ever have to disclose your sexual orientation or gender identity at any point in the résumé submission, job application or interview process. If you choose to come out during your …

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5 Companies with Great LGBTQ Resource Groups

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Published on July 25, 2022

In recent times, many companies have begun establishing their own, employee-run resource groups. These resource groups provide support for employees of various backgrounds, while allowing individuals to come together under common values and interests. Employee resource groups (ERGs) often offer …

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