The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to LGBTQ+ students and alumni.
Are you a recent graduate or someone who is considering a career change? Joining the workforce or finding a new position can be a challenging time for anyone, but it can be incredibly daunting for those who identify as LGBTQ+. …
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 …
Feeling accepted and included in a workplace is as important, if not more important, than anything else when it comes to being an employee. For the LGBTQ+ community, that sort of assurance as an employee can be absolutely crucial to …
While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …
Each year the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index benchmarks corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.
Employers like Liberty Mutual, Raytheon Technologies, and Red Hat are already active recruiting at UMass …
