LGBTQ Career Resources
UB Career Services recognizes that the needs and concerns of students are as varied as the student body is diverse. We acknowledge that a one-size-fits-all approach will never be sufficient at meeting all students' needs. As such, we are sensitive to the needs and concerns of the LGBTQ community and are committed to ensuring that all students are equipped with the resources necessary to succeed professionally, and make a comfortable transition from education to employment. As staff and allies, we strive to:
- Respect each interpretation of self/sexuality/gender
- Ensure LGBTQ students find meaningful lifelong career fulfillment that is both rewarding and safe
- Provide resources to help students locate LGBTQ-friendly employers
- Identify strategies to overcome the challenges and answer the questions faced by LGBTQ students both on the job and during the job search
- Sustain our commitment to learning about the unique needs and concerns of the LGBTQ community
Quicklinks
Resume and Interview Advice
- Resume FAQ for Transgender Students - Guidance from the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative on common resume questions, like which name to use, or including past experience that may out you: PDF (511KB) | Word (58KB)
- References FAQ for Transgender Students - Guidance from the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative on managing references and self-disclosure: PDF (291KB) | Word (1.7MB)
Career Exploration and Employer Research
- The Corporate Equality Index
- A rating of employers based on the Human Rights Campaign's analysis and ratings - Equality Forum
- Search a database of Fortune 500 companies that offer same sex partner benefits and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies.
Networking and Mentorship
- Out Professionals
- Professional networking and job search site for LGBTQ Community
- Visit the Jobs and Internships page to view resource links by industry.
Job and Internship Search
- LGBT Career Link
- Job search and employment networking site unique to the LGBT community.
- Resources Related To Workplace Issues for the LGBTQ Community
- Includes an employer search, information about equal opportunity laws and rights, diversity programs, information relevant to benefits for same-sex partners, and much more.
- The Advocate Provides LGBT-Centered News
- This link is to the "Careers" section of their website.
- Out for Work
- Nonprofit committed to empowering LGBTQ college students to develop and secure career plans and opportunities. They offer career and internship postings, national and regional conference for LGBT college students to explore employment opportunities and master job search strategies. UB Career Services is a Out for Work Certified Career Center.
- Transgender Job Bank
- Job postings for trans-friendly employers.
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- In addition to internship opportunities, the NGLCC is a business advocate and direct link between LGBT business owners, corporations and government.
General Resources
- LGBTQ Resources at UB
- Human Rights Campaign, Workplace Resources
- Includes links to information about employee groups, resources on organizations and companies offering domestic partnership benefits and publications on legal and discrimination policies.
- Transgender Employment Links
– Resources for transsexual and transgender workers.
- Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Information on LGBTQ legal and domestic partner rights.
Professional Association by Career and Industry Specialties
Arts and Humanities
Business
- Out for Undergraduate Business Conference
– Annually held conference in New York City for students interested in careers in business, financial services and consulting firms. Scholarships are available to help students cover travel expenses and lodging.
- Reaching Out MBA
Education
- American College Personnel Association
- Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Awareness
- Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network
Law and Government
- Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies
- Lesbian and Gay Congressional Staff Association
- National LGBT Bar Association
- Federal GLOBE
– LGBT organization committed to ending discrimination for federal LGBT employees. Includes resources on workplace issues and contact information to employees working in a variety of federal agencies and GLOBE chapters within specific federal agencies.
- U.S. Department of Justice Pride
Media
Medicine
- American Medical Student Association: Committee on Gender and Sexuality
- American Psychological Association: Division 44 — Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues
- Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
- Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
Science, Technology , Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
– Offers, networking and mentoring opportunities, scholarships and employer research.
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
