Questions related to your family, nationality, gender, race, religion are illegal to ask in an interview. This article explores examples of illegal questions and how you can respond if you’re faced with one.
Are you an individual that has faced discrimination or inequality in the tech industry? Are you curious if tech companies will address their commitments to improve equality and be transparent about where they lie with diversity and inclusion? This article …
Thinking about coming out at your place of employment? This article offers questions to consider, the benefits of doing so, and how to move forward if you decide to come out.
Your name is the first thing an employer will learn about you when applying for a job. But what should you do if you’d prefer to give your chosen or preferred name as opposed to your legal one? This article goes in-depth with options and considerations when searching for your next opportunity.
While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …
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No matter what aspect of your life you consider, the journey of gender transition can be nerve wracking, and one arena where you may feel even more trepidation about how to proceed is in the workplace. …
Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …
Thankfully, there are many industries that have been found in recent years to be inclusive and welcoming towards members of the LGBTQ+ communities. As the world becomes more accepting, so does the workforce. That doesn’t mean there isn’t discrimination, though—and …
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, you want to make the best first impression …
For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized workplace inclusion strategy firm, I’ve seen …