A Personal Journey Into PRIDE

My career path has been somewhat…circuitous. I started out in banking, and after a decade moved to property management. After eight years progressing into leadership roles in that industry, I made the decision to move into staffing where I am …

By Mandy Kampen
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Career Guide for LGBTQ+ Students and Recent Grads

What Are LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects job seekers and employees from discrimination and harassment regarding race, religion, color, sex, and national origin. U.S. Congress then amended the Act in 1978. It clarified …

By Susan M.K. Howard
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Determining Fit by Asking the Right Questions

Whether you are a young professional looking for your first position or a seasoned professional looking to advance, you are likely to be encouraged to look for a position that is a good fit. If you’re like me, you probably …

By Guest Blogger
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How To Handle Microaggressions in the Workplace

Source: Indeed Career Development blog

Psychologist Derald W. Sue, author of “Microaggressions in Everyday Life”, defines microaggressions as, “The everyday slights, indignities, put-downs and insults that people of color, women, LGBT populations or those who are marginalized experience in their …

By Amanda Nell
Amanda Nell
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Don’t Just Settle for a Mentor, Look for a Sponsor

Back in October, I attended a conference designed to help motivate and inspire new and future entrepreneurs. I listened with enthusiasm as a variety of industry leaders talked about their experiences, the good, the bad, and complicated parts of their …

By Jessica Pharm
Jessica Pharm
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