Employer Spotlight: LGBT Center of Greater Reading

The LGBT Center of Greater Reading is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization working with the LGBTQ+ community in the City of Reading and Berks County as well as Lebanon, Schuylkill, Montgomery, Lancaster and Chester Counties. The LGBT Center of …

By Alice Song
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Creating LGBTQIA+ Friendly Schools and Campus Communities

This article was originally written by Sarah Walsh and was published on Psychology Masters Programs.

Creating LGBTQIA+ friendly schools and universities promotes a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender …

By Alice Song
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How To Find an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Workplace

How To Find an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Workplace was originally published on Indeed.

Highly successful workplaces are often ones that represent their community well—made up of individuals from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds belonging to different intersectional groups …

By Alice Song
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5 job search tips for LGBTQ+ college and university students

5 job search tips for LGBTQ+ college and university students was originally published on College Recruiter.

We asked five professionals, including CEOs and a Co-Founder, for their best advice for LGBTQ+ college and university students embarking on their early career …

By Alice Song
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Meet Caitie – Career Education Assistant at the OCE

Did you know that the Office of Career Education student employment opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students? During LGBTQ+ History Month, we recognize the contributions and the important presence of our LGBTQ+ student employees in the OCE who support career …

By Alice Song
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The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work

The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work was originally published on Power to Fly.

Bekah Nye isn’t particular about pronouns.

“I honestly don’t care if anyone calls me sir, he, they, she. I don’t care …

By Alice Song
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Starting a New Job While Non-Binary | Set Yourself Up for Success

This article was originally published on Idealist Careers.

You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your new co-workers, …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Trans Job Seeker Guide: Overcoming Obstacles in the Job Market

This article was originally published by Kathy Morris on ZIPPIA.

Applying for jobs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re a trans applicant. Do you out yourself immediately or wait until paperwork is filed? Can you avoid outing yourself at all? …

By Alice Song
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What Companies Can Do to Support LGBTQ Employees

Larger companies, such as multinational corporations, exist not only to provide a product or a service, or to drive profits for their investors, but they also have a role to play on the world stage. Large corporations can influence public …

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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 signs that your résumé is boring

This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.

Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.

Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …

By Marissa Deitch
Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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