LGBTQQA

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied populations may find themselves faced with another set of issues in addition to general career development questions. Questions and concerns can include:

• How do I get answers in an interview without revealing my sexual orientation?
• How out can I or should I be at work or at work-related events?
• How do I know if the company has a domestic partnership policy?
• Should I ask if the company has a gay and lesbian support group?
• What are my rights?
• How can I find a place that will accept me for who I am?

CDC Resources

In addition to our general workshops and one-on-one counseling services, the Multicultural and FP Resources section in the library includes various print resources for the LGBQQA community. Some books of note include Lavender Road to Success:  The Career Guide for the Gay Community; and Out in the Workplace: The Pleasures and Perils of Coming Out on the Job.

Additional Campus Resources

The Jeannette Marks House at 5 Faculty Lane has a library of valuable resources and programming that may be of interest to you.

Student organizations like True Colors and Familia can also provide support and social opportunities as well as a way to network with peers and alumnae who are interested in internships and career possibilities in LGBTQQA-friendly work places.

Lyon's Pride, an affiliate group for lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and queer alumnae/alumni, students, faculty and staff of Mount Holyoke College and their partners provides networking opportunities. Anyone interested in more information should contact Bev Harrison '65.

Other Resources

Job and Career Information

• Gay Financial Network
  In addition to financial information about retirement, home loans, site offers a career section with job listings and examples of resumes along with interview tips
• Gaywork
  Gain access to job listings by gay-friendly employers, post resume, read about employment issues and resources for people living with HIV/Aids, and find resources for Workplace Equality Advocating
• Human Rights Campaign WorkNet (HRC)
  Provides resources and information related to world of work issues for the community.  Publishes the Corporate Equality Index and the annual “State of the Workplace”
• Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
  Provides access to workplace publications such as Steps to an Out and Equal Workplace and other useful information as well as information for human resource professional
• Pro Gay Jobs
  An easy to navigate site designed to help the Gay/ Lesbian job seeker or consultant find a position with a company committed to diversity in the workplace

Legal and Educational Resources

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
  Contains information about issues related to discrimination, domestic, partnerships, gay marriage and transgender rights
• Equality Project
  Site offers information to shareholders activism for gay community Monitors policies dealing with sexual orientation at major corporations and advocates for progressive policies
• Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
  Information for people in the field of education as well as information related to fighting to end antigay bias in K-12 schools
• Lambda Legal
  Lists sate by state laws addressing antidiscrimination and domestic partnership and other work related concerns