LGBTQA+ students and all who value inclusion are invited to this free event to learn about: The Job Search, Interviewing, Career Growth, and Networking Tips. This event will take place Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 3pm-6pm at the Nebraska Alumni Association Wick Center-
1520 R Street. The schedule is as follows:
Welcoming Remarks – 3:00pm to 3:15pm
Nathan Hé, he/they, Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, Nebraska Alumni Association
Session 1: The Job Search – 3:15pm to 3:30pm
What factors should you consider when evaluating whether or not you wish to work for a particular employer? How can you determine if the employer is truly safe and supportive? What are the signs of a workplace that is supportive of LGBTQA+ community and allies? This session will help you answer these questions by providing signs and indicators of a company’s organizational culture.
Session 2: Interviewing – 3:35pm to 3:50pm
As an individual and as an LGBTQA+ candidate, you can bring unique assets and strengths to your career and the workplace. Learn how you can leverage an interview to learn more about the organization’s culture and their commitment to providing an inclusive work environment where all belong. Interviews provide you with the tools to determine if the company celebrates your identity and is supportive of the LGBTQA+ community.
Session 3: Career Growth – 3:55pm to 4:10pm
How do you continue to grow in your organization after you’ve been hired? How do you find, build, and expand your support network for continued career success and enjoyment? This session will offer strategies for you to grow a career that is fulfilling for you, as well as affirming of your identify.
Session 4: Networking Tips – 4:15pm to 4:30pm
Evidence indicates that networking contributes to your social well-being. Networking also leads to the exchange of ideas and helps you meet people at all professional levels. However, networking can also be an exciting, awkward, or anxious experience. In this session, you’ll learn practical tips to successfully navigate the networking scene.
Student + Alumni Networking Reception – 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Alumni and students can connect, seek mentorship, and build their professional network during this informal reception. Free appetizers and refreshments will be available!
More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/pride-in-the-workplace/