LGBTQ Career Planning Resources

Are you unsure whether or how to disclose your gender or sexual identity during your job search? Or are you concerned that you will experience discrimination in your new workplace? In this section, you will find resources and organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals with their job search, including resources that will help you understand issues around disclosure and discrimination. You will also learn about employers and find supportive professional networks.

Understanding Disclosure

• GenEQ Guide to Entering the Workforce
  Human Rights Campaign
  This guide is for LGBT people who are transitioning to the workplace. The guide helps job seekers understand the considerations around disclosing gender identity and/or sexual orientation during the job search process and after starting a new job.
  
  It also offers detailed information and links to help job seekers understand employment laws, employer non-discrimination policies, and how to evaluate employer benefits.
• LGBTQ Vocabulary: Pronouns
  Mossier
  A person’s identity doesn’t always fit into binary gender descriptions. Use the correct personal pronouns to create an inclusive workplace. This resource discusses why pronouns are important and offers examples of how to share personal pronouns in a professional setting.

Networking and Employers

• Proud to Work Career Fair
  Mossier
  Attending a career/job fair is a great way to learn about the workplace culture of employers who are hiring. The Proud to Work Career Fair is a free annual event in October that features employers who are actively prioritizing the inclusion of LGBTQ talent.
• Twin Cities Quorum 
  Quorum is Minnesota's LGBTQ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. Members include businesses, corporations, nonprofits and professionals throughout the state of Minnesota. Memberships are available for young professionals and other individuals.
• Corporate Equality Index
  Human Rights Campaign
  This national benchmarking tool measures policies, practices, and benefits that impact on LGBTQ people in the workplace for LGBTQ people. An employer search is available. Download the report document to see top ranked employers. You will also find information about nondiscrimination policies and equal benefits that can help you evaluate an employment offer.