As an LGBTQIA+ student preparing to enter the workforce, you may encounter some unique challenges on your career journey related to career planning, professional development, your sexual orientation, or gender identity. At the Temple University Career Center, most staff members are Safe Zone certified and we are prepared to offer you support throughout this process!
To be "Out" or Not "Out"?
Searching for a job and starting a career can be stressful. Many LGBTQIA+ people have additional concerns related to their gender identity, presentation, and sexual orientation and may be unsure if they should be "out" at work or when to "come out" at work. Determining your own comfort levels and using your best judgment throughout the job search process is key. There is no right or wrong answer, and you should do what feels right for you. What feels right may also change throughout your life.
Choose a statement below to help decide how to approach your job search.