The Career Development Center is committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all students. We encourage you to take advantage of the services and resources available to assist you with your career planning and job search needs. Diversity Link Job listings and resume postings targeted for diversity candidates, including women, persons from varied ethnic backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Publications Information on the Equal Opportunity, Woman Engineer, Minority Engineer, CAREERS and the Disabled, Workforce Diversity For Engineering And IT Professionals, Hispanic Career World, and African-American Career World publications. Includes a list of employers currently recruiting new employees along with a list of job announcements. HirePotential A national staffing firm dedicated to recruiting and employing individuals from the "untapped workforce." Also includes information for people with disabilities, mature workers, and veterans. Insight Into Diversity The National Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) recruitment publication directed to females, minorities, veterans, and all other applicants. Street Smart Search engine with jobs from diversity-friendly employers.
African Americans Black Collegian Online "The career site for students of color." Online version of the career magazine geared towards African-Americans. GreaterDiversity.com Jobs, diversity forums, employment research, and other minority career related resources. The Multicultural Advantage Career advice, employment resources, and much more, all targeted to persons of color. Black Voices Career Resources Targeted job postings, a searchable resume database, company profiles, diversity job fairs, special program/editorial items, and entertainment-related areas. Black Enterprise Search for jobs. Knowledge center for job search, career management and professional development articles and advice. Top
Asian Americans
Asian American Village Offers career opportunities and serves as a forum for all Asian cultures and communities. National Association of Asian American Professionals This non-profit organization promotes the personal and professional development of the Asian American community. Career and Job Resources for Asian American Job Seekers Top
Disabilities & Special Needs
United State Department of Labor Workforce Recruitment Program Instructional videos designed to help people with disabilities naviagate the job search process. United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Workforce Recruitment Program Job listings open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Job Accomodations Network A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities. Getting Hired A national employment and social networking portal that connects job seekers with disabilities with employers committed to hiring them. AAPD - American Association of People with Disabilities AAAS Entry Point - American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Government and private science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, business internship opportunities for students with disabilities. Emerging Leaders Summer internship and leadership development opportunities for students with disabilities. Workforce Recruitment Office of Disability Employment Policy connects students to public and private sector opportunities. Employment Resources for the Disabled Disabilities Info*Gov The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities AFB CareerConnect Job Search resource for persons who are visually impaired. Hearing Loss Web Employment opportunities targeted to the deaf and hard-of-hearing. JobAccess Provides job listings for people with disabilities; you must register and post your resume before you can access the job listings. Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services Ideas for Writing an Accommodation Request Letter Top
Hispanics & Latinos
Hispanic Business.com Links to employment opportunities, business magazines, market research and community events. ihispano.com Latino network and job search site. Saludos Web National Job Listings Supported by Saludos Hispanos magazine, this Web page serves the Hispanic community by providing a site for employers actively seeking to recruit qualified Hispanics to post job listings. Search for jobs, read career and internship advice; see Hispanic friendly companies with opportunities for Spanish-speaking bilingual professionals. LatPro.com Job board for Hispanic and Bilingual professionals. Hispanic-American Village Offers career opportunities and serves as a forum where people from all Hispanic cultures and communities are able to articulate specific issues, concerns, and possibilities. Hispanic Caucus Institute Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) leadership development organization created to help increase opportunities for Hispanics to participate in and contribute to the American policy making process. Top
International Students
H1B VISA Support An interactive web site that links H-1B job seekers to employers from all over the world. Foreignborn.com Connects you to U.S.-based companies looking to target foreign-born employees. Foreign Labor Certification A searchable database of employers who have hired international employees on H1-B visas by location and industry. US Immigration Support Online guide to US visas, green cards and applying for US citizenship. International Student A resource for international students and those preparing to study abroad. USA Visa Now US immigration information. iStudentCity A site which includes on-line chats with other international students as well as helpful hits for job searching after graduation. H1visajobs.com Online database of American Employers for International Professionals. My Visa Jobs Jobs from top Visa sponors. Top
LGBTQ
Echelon Magazine The Gay and Lesbian Business News Magazine" offers business news and information targeted to the GLBT community. They also have an employment board. Human Rights Campaign "Worknet" - This portion of the HRC site includes which employers have LGBT-friendly policies, what you should do if you've been discriminated against at work, and an extensive workplace bibliography. Out For Work National nonprofit dedicated to educating, preparing, and empowering LGBT students and their Allies for the transition from academia to the workplace. Hold college student career conferences annually. Pro Gay Jobs Provides assistance for job seekers looking for employment in LGBT-friendly work environments. Out Professionals Leading gay and lesbian professional networking site. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS. Also provides summary of states, which prohibit discrimination, based on sexual orientation. Lambda Legal's help desk staff respond directly to those seeking legal information assistance with discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV status. Top
Native Americans Native American Village Offers career opportunities and serves as a forum for all Native American cultures and communities. Career and Job Search Advice for Native American Job Seekers Top
Veterans & Military Personnel
Hire a Hero An online professional networking site that provides employment services specifically geared towards meeting the employment needs of returning military members and their families. Military.Careers.org A collection of career resources to assist military veterans in their transition to civilian life. Job Transitioning for Vets and Former Military Career and job sites geared especially for military personnel making the transition to civilian jobs. Todays Military This site aims to help students and their families understand service options and benefits so they can make informed choices. Careers in the Military U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Information about the GI Bill. Military to Federal Jobs Crosswalk Top
Women
Women Employed Leading national advocate for women's economic advancement. The group analyzes workplace issues, educates policy makers, and builds support to improve opportunities and incomes. Women for Hire Career resources and advice for women including, job interview questions, resume examples, cover letter templates, and salary negotiation tactics. Career Women Career resources and job search database for women/diversity candidates. Women at Work Network Network of current and returning professional women who are seeking work-life balance and flexibility. They also aim to link women who are interested in both part-time and full-time work with employers who need your skills and expertise. In addition, you will also find information and tips on reentering the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom. Jobs and Moms Learn about flexible jobs for busy moms and search job listings posted by family-friendly companies. Jobs for Moms Database of work from home jobs and home businesses. Feminist Jobs and Internships Career Vanity Career advice for women and free small business guides. Women Working.com Columns, blogs, forums, television shows, and newsletters, that will connect you to businesswomen and experts who give career advice and job coaching.
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