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
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Career Corner: Job Search Tips for LGBTQIA Identifying Students

Ashley Rizzotto works in the Office of Career Development with current undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to ensure the confidence and success of those she meets with.

Feeling comfortable in your workplace can be instrumental or detrimental to your …

By Ashley Rizzotto
Ashley Rizzotto
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4 Virtual Networking Tips for Your Job Search

Networking isn’t just about finding a job. Strategic and effective networking can help you gain insights about yourself, and can be a source of support and strength as you navigate the peaks and valleys of a job search. Building relationships …

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Transgender Individuals in North Carolina Allowed To Sue State Over Exclusions in Their Health Care Coverage

Transgender Individuals in North Carolina Allowed To Sue State Over Exclusions in Their Health Care Coverage – DiversityInc was first published on DiversityInc

In 2018, transgender individuals living in North Carolina, employed by the state, and enrolled in the state’s …

By Brian Good
Brian Good
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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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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This Diverse Future Leaders Fellowship Will Accelerate Your Career Path—Here’s How

We hear from students time and time again that finding opportunities that will actually help you develop professionally can be extremely challenging at times. That’s why when Lola and Johnny heard about L’Oréal USA’s Diverse Future Leaders Fellowship, they knew …

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Celebrating Vault’s Top-Ranked Firms for LGBTQ+ Equity: Armanino, Bain, McKinsey, and Schellman

In honor of Pride Month, we're highlighting some of our top-ranked employers for LGBTQ+ equity: Armanino, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, and Schellman. These employers are those that professionals rated the highest when it comes to recruiting, mentoring, supporting, …

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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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

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