Careers and Employability
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Information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students
All the services that Careers and Employability offers are available to all students. As a lesbian, gay, transgender or bisexual student, however, you can also access targeted resources and opportunities that might be valuable for your career planning and progression. The Careers and Employability Service is here to support you in exploring and deciding upon the best career options for you and then progressing to employment, voluntary work or further study. You can use the service at any stage of your degree or postgraduate study/research - the sooner the better.
In the Careers and Employability Centre we have publications entitled Diversity Matters; Sexual Orientation and Diversity Matters; Transsexual and Transgender Issues which we are happy to copy for you. We also have a copy of Stonewall's Starting Out Careers Guide. This publication includes identifying employers, top tips for applications and case studies. See below for additional useful information.
We provide:
Drop-in Sessions
Drop-in sessions enable you to make initial contact with us for advice on researching information, careers decision making, work experience, access to vacancies, help with application and much more. These are held in the Careers and Employability Centre on a sign-up basis. If you would find it difficult to have a discussion with background noise and/or with other students present please ask at reception for an interview and we will arrange this for you.
Guidance Interviews
We offer interviews to enable an in-depth, confidential discussion of career issues. If you require any specific accommodations within the interview please let us know in advance and we will ensure that this is organised.
Workshops
We offer a range of workshops in the autumn and spring semesters - see our careers events for details. These include applications, interviews, internships and work experience. We strive to ensure that we hold these sessions in accessible rooms. If you have access difficulties or need adjustments for any workshops please let us know in advance and we will address these issues.
Job sites and recruitment advice
www.thediversitygroup.co.uk
Proactive promoters of diversity and equality in Britain, The Diversity Group's primary objective is to promote equal opportunities to people from every kind of minority background or lifestyle. The website includes a job site and advice section.
www.realworldmagazine.com
Real World is an online magazine with relevant case studies, articles and vacancies.
www.milkround.com/diversity
Features job from employers championing equality and diversity.
www.stonewall.org.uk/workplace
Targeted at the gay community, the Stonewall website provides practical information such as the Top 100 gay-friendly employer guide and the Starting Out Careers Guide as well as other interesting information and links.
www.regard.org.uk
REGARD is a national, volunteer run organisation of disabled lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people offering information and advice to our members and disabled LGBT people.
www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities_sexual_orientation.htm
Provides an introduction to employment legislation and tips for applications.
Valuable organisations
www.gba.org.uk/whoweare.htm
GBA describes itself as a modern day gay chamber of commerce. Targeted at people already in work the website is useful to view membership and events as well as relevant news items. Their focus is on providing networking opportunities to make useful business contacts as well as training for LGBT professionals in legal, marketing, business development and employment issues.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance
One of this organisation's key roles is to provide advice and guidance on rights, responsibilities and good practice, based on equality law and human rights legislation.
www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights/types-of-discrimination
Provides up to date legislation regarding employment.
Career Sector Specific Resources
www.blagg.org/Bar_Lesbian_and_Gay_Group/Blagg_home.html
BLAGG exists to support lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender persons at the Bar at whatever stage they are in the profession, whether or not they are 'out' and whether they want to enjoy the social side or are just seeking information and advice.
www.gladd.moonfruit.com
The Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists organises and provides regular social events, educational meetings, regional networking and social events with special events for student members, women members and dentists
Organised by the LGBT Interbank Forum, Inside & Out is specifically designed to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender undergraduates learn more about careers in the investment banking industry.
Where are we?
The Careers and Employability Service is situated within Student Support and Development Services which is on the ground floor, Walter Moberly Building, room WM0.35 (by the side entrance).
External: 01782 733023 / 733523
Internal: 33023 / 33523
Email: careers@keele.ac.uk
Updated 8 April 2013
