Equity and Affinity Group Career Resources
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Career ExplorationKagin Commons, First Floor 651-696-6384
careerexploration@macalester.edu
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On this page you will find resources for students under the umbrella of systemically marginalized identities.
These resources are just a sampling of what’s out there and are a work in progress. If you come across another resource that you’d like to see added to this page, please email mcruz@macalester.edu
It’s important to note that-
- Your background and your experiences should be valued by employers
- We encourage you to conduct a mock interview or two with one of our career advisors to practice discussing your background and experiences and how they make you a valuable addition to the role you’re applying for.
- These resources are not telling you how, why, or what you should discuss regarding your identity. These resources are meant to prime your reflection on what you might share based on your needs.
Students of Color; BIPOC
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- LOCUS Facebook Group – Local Facebook Group in Minnesota for anyone who identifies under the BIPOC umbrella
- https://diversity.com/ – Diversity.com is America’s most trusted and affordable source for attracting and hiring diverse individuals who are managers, professionals, executives, faculty or technicians.
- https://www.diversityinc.com/ – DiversityInc’s mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
- Conscious Job Seeking: Assessing Employers’ Commitment to DEI
- 8 Great Job Boards for Diverse Professionals – AAUW
- Diversity Career Sites
- General Job / Internship Resources- Career Exploration
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- Harvard Business School Article on Applicants “Whitening” Resume Practices – By sharing this, we are not condoning this practice, it is something to be aware of that says more about the company and their practices if you are not getting and interview
- How to Navigate Illegal Interview Questions While on the Job Hunt – The Riveter – While some employers are making great strides to focus interviews on skillsets for roles. Some may still ask questions about protected characteristics.
- Looking for an Inclusive Employer: Nine Questions to Ask During an Interview
- How to Tell If a Company Actually Cares About Diversity and Inclusion, According to Ellen Pao
- “How Shall I Wear My Hair?” – Students Navigating Professional Identity Politics | The NACE Blog
- General Interview Tips- Career Exploration
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- White Supremacy Culture – Still Here (PDF) – White Supremacy Culture website – The preceding resource can be something you reference to be on the lookout for White Supremacist Culture or it can be something you share at an organization if they are curious about how it shows up in their People, Policies and Practices. Organizations cannot and should not rely on you and the identities you carry to educate and eradicate while also expecting you to do well in your role.
- Be Professional: wisdom or weapon? Inclusion minded advice giving: – The preceding resource showcases and unpacks professionalism and different facets associated with this topic
- Opinion | The Strong and Stressed Black Woman – The New York Times
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
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LGBTQIA2+ Students
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- LinkedIn: Navigating the Job Search as an LGBT+ Individual
- Minnesota State University Mankato: LGBTQ Career Planning Resources
- General Job / Internship Resources- Career Exploration
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
- LGBT Job Board
- https://tcpride.org
- https://lgbtconnect.com/
- Funders for LGBTQ Issues
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- Human Rights Campaign –
- Blog with relevant articles regarding LGBTQIA2+ Identity and the work place
- Society for Human Resource Management: Ensuring Workplace Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees.
International Students
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International students should consult early with International Student Programs (ISP) regarding employment authorization regulations on CPT and OPT.
International Student Identity in Internship / Job Search
- Past International student internships F’21-F’23 – This spreadsheet contains information on the past five years worth of Macalester Internship Data around Curriculum Practical Training (CPT)
- myvisajobs – Top 200 employers for H-1B sponsorship. You will find information about the organization and historical data for the number of applications they have sent in.
- H-1B Employer Data Hub – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website with information about the H-1B Employer Database as well as the ability to filter the data for employers of interest.
- 2019 Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT – This pdf contains information on the Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT in the United States
- General Job / Internship Resources- Career Exploration
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
- GoinGlobal can be found by logging into Handshake and selecting the “Resources” tab.
- https://uniworldonline.com/
- https://theinternationaladvantage.com/
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DACA / Undocumented / Mixed-Status Students
Students with Disabilities
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
- Digital Inclusion / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- https://risefirst.org/resources/resource-directory?location=National
- Resource directory
- https://risefirst.org/
- Organization with directory
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- https://abilityjobs.com (Job Board)
- https://www.disabledperson.com (Job Board)
- https://di-mn.org/job-board/ (Job Board)
High Financial Need / First Generation Students
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- RippleMatch: 7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search
- Navigating Your First Job Search Out of College & Common Mistakes You Should Avoid
- U of Rochester:How first-generation college students should find internships and entry-level jobs
- General Internship and Job Search resources- Career Exploration
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Coming soon!
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
- https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/firstgen-fellows/
- Fellowship site
- https://imfirst.org/
- https://mn.gov/deed/programs-services/broadband/adoption/
- SNAP Supplemental Nutrition
- https://risefirst.org/resources/resource-directory?location=National
- Resource directory
- https://risefirst.org/
- Organization with directory
- https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/firstgen-fellows/
- Fellowship site
- https://imfirst.org/
- https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/firstgen-fellows/
Women Students
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- How Job Search Is Different for Women: Focusing on trends in job searches based on gender identity
- Fairy God Boss: Online community for jobs, advice and support
- PowerToFly: Focused on remote professions geared towards diverse candidates
- General Internship / Job Search Resources– Career Exploration
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- Surprising Facts About Gender in the Job Search
- PayScale: Salary Data
- GlassDoor: Salary Data. Company insights
- Levo: Mentoring Opportunities
- General Interviewing Resources– Career Exploration
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- Career Contessa: Advice and support
- The Working Woman’s Handbook – The New York Times: Articles surrounding topics relevant to women
- Women in the Workplace | McKinsey: Report highlights experience of women in careers along with some intersectional takeaways.
- Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work
- How to Navigate Being the Only Woman on Your Team: Advice From Austin Women in Tech
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The following lists of professional organizations are housed outside of Macalester and can serve as a great resource to dig into types of jobs you might be looking for, a local organization in line with your career goals, or can point to contacts with whom it may be worth scheduling an informational interview/career conversation.
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Coming soon!