Please consider the resources on this page or make an appointment with us to address your concerns, strengthen your application materials, and develop an individualized career plan.
Sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity are all things that you do not need to disclose in the recruitment and job search process. Our career coaches can help you decide how, when, and in what medium you wish to disclose at a time that is best for you.
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The Corporate Equality Index published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation evaluates and scores companies based on their policies, practices, and benefits that impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employees. This list of top employers in the most recent list gives a quick reference guide.
Out & Equal is the leading organization dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ people. Working with Fortune 500 companies and other organizations around the world to implement policies and practices that support LGBTQ+ employees and create a culture of belonging for all.
Your resume and cover letter are not legally binding documents. When you meet with the organization’s HR, you can use your legal name there.
Research the 21 States and the District of Columbia prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Washington is one).
The Human Rights Campaign publishes news and updates in gender and sexual orientation laws across the country.
The Human Rights Campaign publishes news and updates in gender and sexual orientation laws across the country.
The Washington State LGBTQ Commission aims to advocate for LGBTQ equity across all aspects of state government by assessing the needs of the community and improving the state’s outreach
Check the Campus Pride Index to see how Washington State University compares to other institutions in their LGBTQ inclusive policies and resources.
The LGBTQ+ Center at WSU supports LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni at Washington State University by providing resources, fostering community, and promoting academic and personal growth.
Thriving Authentically is a signature event hosted by the Academic Success and Career Center as part of their Career Expo readiness series. This season, we are excited to share that the event will be co-partnered by the Academic Success and …
The Human Rights Campaign is drawing attention, declaring a “state of emergency” to increase awareness of the drastic spike in anti-LGBTQ legislation in recent years; providing facts and figures of the most impactful changes broken down state by state.
In the article, How to market your diversity in your job search, Adejoke Adeboyejo highlights these tips to highlight the unique aspects of your professional background –
Don’t answer that! It’s illegal for the interviewer to ask the potential employee personal questions during a job interview. Going into an interview you’re ready for any question the interviewer might ask; however, there are illegal questions the interviewer cannot …
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 …
