Many students have concerns about planning their careers; for some LGBTQ students, there may be additional aspects to consider. When choosing your career and looking for work, issues may arise, such as disclosure to employers and co-workers, finding careers that fit with your values and locating employers that are LGBTQ friendly.

If you would like to discuss issues related to your career decision making, our Career Counsellors can help; please make an individual appointment by calling 905-828-5451 or coming in to DV 3094. We can help you to understand what is important to you in making your career decision and how to translate that into career options and potential employers.

We also have resources in our Career Library that can help, such as:

• Out at Work – videotape (2001) - Panelists discuss their experiences and opinions on coming out and being out in the workplace (we have a TV and VCR with headphones on site)
• The Pink Pages: Toronto’s Lesbian and Gay Community, Market 3.34, located in our Directories section - listings of services, retail and community groups that are LGBTQ friendly
• Job Search Strategies, Market 3.34 – section for LGBTQ students with articles on the work search and issues to consider

Helpful websites

Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Resources
Canadian website that covers areas such as campus services across Canada, professional
associations, work related articles, networking groups, domestic partner benefits and company rating plus more

Sexual & Gender Diversity Office at the University of Toronto
Information specific to the U of T community, with events, information and links to community resources

Out@UTM
Resources for UTM LGBTQ and allies students

Lawrence University Career Centre
Sexual orientation and Career Decision Making section, with information on resumes, employers and coming out in the workplace

Pride Employment Network
Provides networking opportunities and a forum to discuss workplace and employment issues important to the gay and lesbian community

McGill University Career Centre
Links to many websites in Canada and the United States covering topics such as workplace issues, transitional issues, professional associations and internet zines