LGBTQIA+ Job Search Advice: Pride at Work

Finding an employer who is supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community is important if you identify as LGBTQIA+ or want to work for a company that prioritizes equality in their workplace culture.

A study of LGBTQIA+ workers by the Human Rights Campaign found that employee engagement declined as much as 30% in unfriendly work environments, and 10% of LGBTQIA+ employees left a job because the work environment was not accepting.* These findings highlight the importance of finding a positive and supportive workplace in order for you to excel at your job.

Being your authentic self when applying to jobs is often hard, but it can be especially difficult for applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+ since one-fifth have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs in the U.S.**

In this virtual workshop, we share tips on how to find and land a job in an inclusive workplace where you can thrive.

Key Takeaways:
- How to find an LGBTQIA+-friendly workplace
- Tips for presenting your authentic self during the job search
- How to overcome potential bias in the hiring process

Here are the links posted "in the chat" for further learning:

Indeed is the world's #1 job site***, with over 250 million unique visitors**** every month from over 60 different countries. We provide free access to search and apply for jobs, post your resume, research companies, and compare salaries. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search.

The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers.

*Human Rights Campaign Foundation (2019), “A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide”
**National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2017). “Discrimination in America: Experiences and views of LGBTQ Americans.”
***Comscore, Total Visits, September 2021
****Google Analytics, Unique Visitors, February 2020

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[winstondsouza]

Madam, why are LGBTQ not getting hired in Corporate sector we can find them in Macdonalds and low jobs

[jackmehoff]

Why does being LGBTQIA have anything to do with getting a job? No one needs to know your personal information at work. It does not have to be a thing. Stop making this about sexual orientation and make sure the employee knows the JOB FIRST AND FOREMOST. This is a fad and will fall off hopefully sooner than later. Waste of time making these damn videos. Personally, I would feel much better knowing EVERYONE can just do the job. Why are people nowadays highlighting sexual orientation? Stop it. Just stop. It isn't a thing at the workplace. We have a gay man that works here but he works and does his job. Stop making this out to be something so massive that isn't.