LGBTQ job search and career resources
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Since 2011, OUT for Work.org has recognized Career Services with its certification based on our resources for LGBTQ students. The 2013 Silver-level award recognized the fall LGBTQ Networking Dinner.
Out for Work.org
Silver Medal 2013
Books
Books in Career Services Career Resource Library
- Includes topics on LGBTQ issues in the job search and workplace.
- You may search books by keyword, title or category (tag).
Advising
Advising at Career Services
Several Career Services advisors are Safe Zone certified. If you wish to speak with one of these advisor, ask when you call to make your appointment.
Online resources [alpha list]:
- Human
Rights Campaign (HRC.org)
Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights.
In "Issues" find WORKPLACE.
In "Resources" find Corporate Equality Index [CEI]: in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to LGBT employees.
Out for Work.org
Bronze Medal 2012
- Insight into Diversity.com
Connecting diverse professionals to diverse careers.
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- National
Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals,
Inc. = NOGLSTP
Non-profit organization that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- oSTEM + Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
National society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields.
Began as a single chapter in 2005; the national society has been built by students, for students.
Schools with Chapters includes VT chapter established fall 2012.
- Out for Undergraduate.org [O4U]
Hosts conferences and other events forundergraduate LGBT students.
Out for Work.org
Bronze Medal 2011
- OUT for Work.org
Comprehensive resources for LGBTQA students, including:
H.O.T. List: Hiring Out Talent; features LGBTQ-friendly employing organizations.
Internship and job board dedicated to LGBTQA college students.
Annual National LBGTQA College Student Career Conference.
2013 is the 9th annual event: Sept. 27-29, 2013.
VT students eligible for discounted registration fee due to our OUT for Work.org certification.
VT students only may e-mail Ms. Johanna Smith, VT Career Services for the discount code.
OUT for Work.org Career Resource Library available to the Virginia Tech community:
[username=library]
[password=cccp2012]
- Pipeline Project.org
- Careers
- Internship
Websites with jobs, internships, career info:
Hokies4Hire & On-Campus Interviewing:
job postings & interview opps just for VT students
International student job search
LGBTQ resources
Industry, career, employer research sites
ABOUT WEBSITES LISTED/LINKED:
Our first list of LGBTQ resources was compiled by one of our undergrad interns in the early 2000s. This list is continually updated.
Career Services does not own or maintain the websites linked on this page, and we have no control over their content. We provide links as a service to Virginia Tech students.
CAREER SERVICES DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PRODUCT FOR SALE BY ANY VENDOR WHOSE WEB SITE IS LISTED/LINKED.
You will find both free and fee-based information and services online. If you choose to purchase fee-based services, do so of your own volition after having researched the options.