LGBTQ+

The Friedman School Block Career Services Center is here to support you as you explore your career options, gain experience, and work toward your goals. Check out the following resources for career exploration, internship/job search, and more.

  • CenterlinkLGBTQ– Current job openings at LGBTQ community centers as well as at other organizations and institutions
  • OutProfessionals – Networking events for professionals and students
  • Point Foundation – National scholarship foundation for LGBTQ students
  • National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc. (NOGLSTP) – Scholarships, events and networking opportunities for students and professionals in STEM fields
  • GLIFAA – Supports LGBT personnel, their families, and straight allies in US government foreign affairs offices
  • Pride@Work – Represents LGBT union members and their allie
  • Out & Equal – Partners with Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and organizations across industries to provide LGBTQ+ with leadership development, comprehensive D&I training and consultation, and professional networking opportunities

Getting a Foot in the Door: Advice from Friedman School Alumni

Published on December 6, 2021

I had the pleasure of attending the Block Career Center’s Virtual Midwest Career Trip on November 19, and here are just a few of the amazing insights shared by alumni panelists from Cargill, Compass/E15, Kellogg, and the Wallace Center at …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Top Vault Consulting Firms Discuss Diversity & Inclusion

Published on November 25, 2021

Diversity and inclusion are not simply talking points at all-company meetings; they are requirements for the modern workplace. A company can’t reach its potential unless a wide array of perspectives are heard and employees with those differing perspectives are made …

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Here Are 15 Possible Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired—and How to Fix Them

Published on November 1, 2021

Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.

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Creating a “Career Portfolio” & Other Superpowers to Thrive in a World in Flux

Published on October 21, 2021

Join us for this collaborative event with the Fletcher School’s Institute for Business in the Global Context that will highlight April Rinne and her insights on the future of work! Rinne, F’04, will talk about how to create a “career …

By Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC
Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC Career Coach
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Featured Webinar Series: Finding Your Future in Food Systems

Published on October 13, 2021

NAFSN’S Finding Your Future in Food Systems webinar series will provide participants with connections and insights to help them identify next steps for their careers. The series features speakers from job-creating organizations and businesses, some working locally in their communities, …

By Beth Jameson, MA
Beth Jameson, MA Administrative Coordinator
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