Career Resources for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Jobseekers
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Useful Information and Advice
Career Resources from UPENN
Scroll down for gay, lesbian resources.
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/LGBTResources.html
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Career Resources
Career resources and general information for Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals.
http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/gay.htm
GLBT Workplace Issues from the Human Rights Campaign
News from the HRC website about workplace discrimination.
http://www.hrc.org/issues/workplace.asp
Legal Status Map
This series of maps and charts shows the status of anti-discrimination laws and domestic partnership laws by United States region.
http://www.lambdalegal.org/our-work/states/
Online Career Resources from Virginia Tech
Recommended web resources for the GLBT Community from Virginia Tech.
http://www.career.vt.edu/LGBT/on-line.htm
Resources for LGBT Students & Alumni from Boston College
Web resources from Boston University's Career Center.
http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/resourcesfor/lgbtstudents.html
Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making
Article from Lawrence University on how to come out during the job application process.
http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/student_dean/career/glbt/
Job Banks
GayJob.biz
Job listings with gay-friendly organizations and links to company information. Also has career articles about gay issues and the workplace.
http://www.gayjob.biz/
GLP Careers
A job search engine connecting GLBT job seekers with GLBT-friendly employers. Apply for jobs directly from this site after free registration.
http://www.glpcareers.com/
Jobster.com: GLBT
This website lists jobs that may interest the GLBT community. Also has a feature to have job alerts sent to your e-mail account.
http://www.jobster.com/find/US/jobs/for/glbt
ProGay Jobs
Requires free registration. ProGayJob is an online source for finding employment with companies that embrace diversity inclusive of the Gay and Lesbian Community.
http://progayjobs.com/jobseeker.php
Simply Hired: GLBT Jobs
Gives the option of searching only GLBT-friendly companies for jobs. Browse job categories, look at market trends, or sign up for an RSS feed.
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/special-searches/glbt-friendly
Directories
Best Companies to Work for
List of Fortune 500 Companies that have formally stated they will not discriminate against transgendered or gender variant people.
http://www.tgender.net/taw/goodcomp.html
HRC WorkNet
The Human Rights Campaign WorkNet database allows job seekers to search for companies with nondiscrimination policies or domestic partnership benefits. The site also contains a number of very useful articles about succeeding in the workplace.
http://www.hrc.org/issues/workplace.asp
Associations
Greater Boston Business Council
The Greater Boston Business Council is a networking organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered professionals, which provides professional networks for members, as well as the ability to buy into health and dental insurance plans.
http://www.gbbc.org/
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Serving the LGBT business community, this organization provides many opportunities and benefits.
http://www.nglcc.org/
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
A professional organization for LGBT persons employed in science and technology fields. Offers membership list for professional networking.
http://www.noglstp.org/
Out Professionals
This job bank is oriented towards New York City, but the organization also supplies networking opportunities.
http://www.outprofessionals.org/jobs/search.tpl
Pride at Work
Labor Union constituency group of the AFL-CIO aimed at fostering equal treatment of GLBT union members.
http://prideatwork.org/page.php?id=5
Market Trends
"Out in the Office"
by Keith Ecker. InsideCounsel, Volume 18, Issue 198, pp.46-58.
This article covers several workplace issues surrounding LGBT employees, from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to restroom rights.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=31944540&site=ehost-live
"GLBTcommunity.com; GLBT / LGBT Community: Social Networking with Consumer Clout"
Marketing Business Weekly. Atlanta: Oct 5, 2008. pg. 300.
Employers looking to attract GLBT employees have begun using GLBTcommunity.com, a social networking site.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu:80/pqdweb?did=1561454031&sid=8&Fmt=3&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD
"Equality Index Gives More Top Scores"
by Rebecca R Hastings. HRMagazine. Alexandria: Nov 2007. Vol. 52, Iss. 11; pg. 26.
This article states that a significant number of employers have improved their scores on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu:80/pqdweb?did=1373227801&sid=7&Fmt=3&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD
"Impact of Same-Sex Harassment and Gender-Role Stereotypes on Title VII Protection for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Employees"
Robyn A. Berkley, Alisa H. Watt.Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal. New York: Mar 2006. Vol. 18, Iss. 1; pg. 3
This article covers Title VII to protect individuals from discrimination based upon violations of gender norms can be used to provide a basis for protection of GLB individuals under this statute.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu:80/pqdweb?did=1062491851&sid=1&Fmt=6&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD
