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Equity and Affinity Group Career Resources

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 [email protected]

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

  • Internships / Job Search

    • – Local Facebook Group in Minnesota for anyone who identifies under the BIPOC umbrella
    • – Diversity.com is America’s most trusted and affordable source for attracting and hiring diverse individuals who are managers, professionals, executives, faculty or technicians.
    • – DiversityInc’s mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
    • General Job / Internship Resources- Career Exploration
  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

    • – 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
    • – While some employers are making great strides to focus interviews on skillsets for roles. Some may still ask questions about protected characteristics.
    • General Interview Tips- Career Exploration
  • Navigating Your Work Environment

    • White Supremacy Culture – Still Here (PDF) – – 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.Ìý
    • Be Professional: wisdom or weapon? Inclusion minded advice giving: – The preceding resource showcases and unpacks professionalism and different facets associated with this topic
  • Professional Organizations / Job Boards

    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.

     
  • Resources

    Coming soon!

LGBTQIA2+ Students

  • Internship / Job Search

  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

  • Navigating Your Work Environment

  • Professional Organizations / Job Boards

    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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    • Funders for LGBTQ Issues

  • Resources

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    • Blog with relevant articles regarding LGBTQIA2+ Identity and the work place

International Students

  • Internship / Job Search

    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

    • – This spreadsheet contains the site names of internships completed by Macalester international students under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization from the past five years.
    • – 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.
    • – 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.
    • Ìý– This pdf contains information on the Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT in the United States
    • General Job / Internship Resources- Career Exploration
  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

  • Navigating Your Work Environment

    Coming Soon!
  • Professional Organizations / Job Boards

    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.
  • Resources

    Coming soon!

DACA / Undocumented / Mixed-Status Students

Students with Disabilities

  • Internship / Job Search

  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

  • Navigating Your Work Environment

  • Professional Organizations / Job Boards

    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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      • Organization with directory
  • Resources

     

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High Financial Need / First Generation Students

  • Internship / Job Search

  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

    General Interview Resources– Career Exploration
  • Navigating Your Work Environment

    Coming soon!
  • Professional Organizations / Job Board

    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.

      • Fellowship site
      • Resource directoryÌý
      • Organization with directory
      • Fellowship site
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Women Students

  • Internship / Job Search

    • : Focusing on trends in job searches based on gender identity
    • : Online community for jobs, advice and support
    • : Focused on remote professions geared towards diverse candidates
    • General Internship / Job Search Resources– Career Exploration
  • Interviewing / Accepting a Job Offer

  • Navigating Your Work Environment

    • Advice and support
    • : Articles surrounding topics relevant to women
    • : Report highlights experience of women in careers along with some intersectional takeaways.ÌýÌý
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  • Professional Organizations / Job Board

    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.

      • Fellowship site
  • Resources

    Coming soon!