The Internship Fair is Friday, February 2: Who’s Coming, What to Expect, & How to Prepare

Internship Fair: Registration is encouraged so we can have a name tag printed for you before you meet employers!

Friday, February 2, 11:30-1:30, Baird Lounge, Alumni Building

Students may arrive/leave as their schedules allow during the event time.

Who’s Coming?

By Sara Cornett
Sara Cornett Internship Coordinator
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Start preparing for your summer internship over the break!

This was first sent out to #Students_Announce over email from Esther Livingston on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:09 pm.

Thanks to the 157 students who have already started preparing for a summer internship by submitting an Internship Agreement and …

By Esther Livingston
Esther Livingston Director of Internships
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5 Companies with Great LGBTQ Resource Groups

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 …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

June is widely-recognized as Pride Month, kicking off a series of events and parades to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. But before Pride became a worldwide celebration, it was a protest.

In 1969, the Stonewall Riots initiated a major turning point …

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13 Best Things You Can Do for Your Career Before the Year’s End

There are 36 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This end-of-year stretch can feel like a black hole for your job search and career. But like an actual black hole, it only seems empty. In fact, it’s packed with opportunities.

We …

By Stav Ziv
Stav Ziv
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Interviewing While Non-Binary | Tips for Job Hunting with Confidence

For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for interview questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, …

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A Brief History of LGBTQ Equality in the Workplace

We all spend a considerable amount of time in our lives in the workplace. It stands to reason, then, that many social and cultural movements over the years have stemmed from discrimination in the workplace, or from work environments that …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Tips for Managing Gender Transition in the Workplace

Illustration by Marian Blair

No matter what aspect of your life you consider, the journey of gender transition can be nerve wracking, and one arena where you may feel even more trepidation about how to proceed is in the workplace. …

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10 Tips for LGBTQ College Students to Thrive in Their First Year

Starting undergraduate studies can be a rapid and difficult transition for incoming students. On top of the other challenges these first-years face, many LGBTQ college and university students are just starting to come to terms with their gender identity or …

By Shane Windmeyer
Shane Windmeyer
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7 Reasons to Join Professional LGBTQ Associations

Looking for LGBTQ equality in the workplace? These organizations can help you find jobs and advance your career.

Writer and activist Audre Lorde once wrote, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, …

By Daniel Bortz
Daniel Bortz
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