Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students Resources and Services at Northwestern University

The LGBT Resource Center is a safe place and a hub for resources, services and programs of interest to the LGBT and Allied community at Northwestern. For additional LGBT resources, visit the Human Rights Campaign homepage.

Tips for researching employers

• Research any company or organization that you would like to work for and find out if they offer domestic partnership benefits.
• Check if an organization has an anti-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation.
• Ask if the organization sponsors diversity training that includes LGBT populations.
• Check if an organization offers LGBT employee groups.

Please note that these are some initial suggestion to consider; they do not guarantee bias not occurring in an organization or company. Our Career Counselors are ready to help you further explore these issues.

Being out on your resume

Being out on your resume is a personal choice. You will not necessarily know the people reviewing your resume and those that interview you. If you are using your sexual orientation and involvement in the LGBT community on your resume or in the job interview, you need to state specifically to a potential employer those transferable skills and accomplishments you've acquired as a result of these experiences.

It's your decision

Being out on your resume, in the interview, and in the workplace has pros and cons. Researching organizations that have LGBT policies and talking with people who are familiar with these organizations will help you with your job search and choosing a job and career that is aligned with your values.