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Related Resources

• Career Education Center -- Simmons career counseling
• CareerLink-- Simmons online recruiting
• CA$H -- Simmons work study and on-campus jobline
• Alumnet Professional Connections
• School of Management Library -- additional career and business resources at Simmons
• Study Abroad Office

Career Resources for Diverse Populations

Resources for Seekers with Disabilities | Resources for ALANA Seekers | Resources for GLBTI Seekers | Employment Resources for International Students | Resources for Women

Job Resources for Seekers with Disabilities

Job Connection from the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind has a jobs bank of jobs posted by employers interested in hiring workers who are blind.
http://www.acb.org/acbjobs/

CareerConnect from the American Council for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind also has a comprehensive list containing many resources for job searchers who are blind, including a mentor database, a job bank, and articles about the usual topics.
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7

DisabilityInfo.gov
This new government portal covers federal resources for individuals with disabilities. It is extremely comprehensive, but difficult to navigate because it connects to all information the federal government offers online about disability. The information you need is probably here, but it might take a while and some help to find it.
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public
/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=9

Department of Labor's Resources for People with Disabilities
This site is simpler to use than DisabilityInfo. Some very good information comes from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), which provides a FAQ for job seekers and employees and a list of employers, organized by state, who have told ODEP they're interested in hiring employees who are disabled.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-disability.htm

eSight Job Resources
eSight provides a large number of resources for job searchers who are disabled, including a job bank and a large number of articles.
http://www.esight.org/job_resources.cfm

HireDeaf
A job bank for seekers who are deaf or interested in working with the deaf community.
http://www.hiredeaf.com/

Federal Jobs
The federal Office of Personnel Management(OPM) provides resources for job seekers with disabilities who are interested in obtaining a federal job.
http://www.opm.gov/disability/

JobAccess
JobAccess lets job seekers enter their resume into a database that employers may search. It also includes a job bank listing openings by employers who are interested in recruiting qualified individuals with disabilities.
http://jobaccess.org/

Job Accomodation Network
A service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor. The offer both web resources and telephone/in person consultation about accommodation advice, ADA information, and general information about seeking and holding a job. They have an extensive searchable database of adaptive devices and recommended accommodations for individuals with given limitations.
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

National Business & Disability Council
This organization of employers committed to hiring people who are disabled provides a job bank and and other resources for job seekers who are disabled.
http://www.business-disability.com/Job_Seekers/job_seekers.asp

recruitABILITY
recruitABILITY allows job seekers with disabilities to post resumes for free which can be viewed by interested employers.
http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp

Resources for Librarians with Disabilities
Primarily this is just a list of general resources and accessibility information, but the focus is on the workplace needs of librarians. Article, "Is There a Place for Us? Toward the Full Inclusion of Blind and Other Librarians with Disabilities"
http://www.disabilityresources.org/DRMlibs.html

Swimming in the Mainstream
eSight's blog is designed to "facilitate discussions and increase networking opportunities for people with disabilities, the career counselors who serve them and employers who are disability friendly." The blog links to many of the articles hosted on the main eSight page. Articles cover topics such as "Straight Talk: What to Say to Co-workers About Your Disability."
http://www.tabinc.org/sim/

US Health and Human Services SAMHSA on Disclosure
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services to the study on mental health in which they surveyed a number of people for their opinions on when and whether to disclose mental health issues to an employer.
http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs
/CS00-0008/disclosure.asp

Resources for ALANA (African, Latina, Asian, Native American) Seekers

50 Best Companies for Minorities
An annual list (issued in July) of companies ranked by diversity; compiled by Fortune magazine. The 2004 list is presented here.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/

Asian American Career Success Center
Geared to the Asian American, this site contains many articles and suggestions on the career search; job listings; a list of Asian American-friendly employers, and more as part of the Goldsea Asian American supersite.
http://goldsea.com/Career/career.html

Black Collegian Online
Career planning information with commentary by leading African-American voices.
http://www.black-collegian.com

Black Enterprise Online
Contains an interesting career section with practical articles which promote diversity in the business world.
http://www.blackenterprise.com

Black Voices
Career Center for African Americans.
http://blackvoices.aol.com/

Black World Online
Career center and job database for African Americans looking for positions in many fields.
http://www.blackworld.com/careers.htm

Career Resources from UPENN
Online resource guide from UPENN.
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/internet/
students-of-color.html

Equal Opportunity Publication
View online diversity recruitment magazines.
http://www.eop.com/

Hire Diversity Online
Search for jobs by state and position. Includes professional news and links.
http://www.hirediversity.com/

INROADS
Paid internships for minorities.
http://www.inroads.org/

Latin Professional Bilingual Jobs
Professional network for Latinos; includes sites for job seekers and recruiters.
http://www.latpro.com/

National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank
Newspaper job openings for minorities.
http://www.newsjobs.com/

National Employment Minority Network
Job bank for minorities. Partners with Boston Public Schools and the New York Association of Independant Schools.
http://www.nemnet.com/content.asp?contentid=0

Saludos
Job listings and career information for Hispanics.
http://www.saludos.com/jobs.html

Job Resources for GLBTI (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) Job Seekers

Best Companies to Work for
List of Fortune 500 Companies that have formally stated they will not discriminate against transgendered or gender variant people.
http://www.tgender.net/taw/goodcomp.html

Career Resources from UPENN
Scroll down for gay, lesbian resources.
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/LGBTResources.html

Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Career Resources
Career resources and general information for Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals.
http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/gay.htm

GayJob.biz
Job listings with gay-friendly organizations and links to company information. Also has career articles about gay issues and the workplace.
http://www.gayjob.biz/

GLBT Workplace Issues from the Human Rights Campaign
News from the HRC website about workplace discrimination.
http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Workplace_Discrimination

Greater Boston Business Council
The Greater Boston Business Council is a networking organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered professionals, which provides professional networks for members, as well as the ability to buy into health and dental insurance plans.
http://www.gbbc.org/147pages/index.cfm

HRC WorkNet
The Human Rights Campaign WorkNet database allows job seekers to search for companies with nondiscrimination policies or domestic partnership benefits. The site also contains a number of very useful articles about succeeding in the workplace.
http://hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_HRC_WorkNet

Legal Status Map
or This series of maps and charts shows the status of anti-discrimination laws and domestic partnership laws by United States region.
http://www.lambdalegal.org/our-work/states/

National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
A professional organization for LGBT persons employed in science and technology fields. Offers membership list for professional networking.
http://www.noglstp.org/

Online Career Resources from Virginia Tech
Recommended web resources for the GLBT Community from Virginia Tech.
http://www.career.vt.edu/LGBT/on-line.htm

Out Professionals
This job bank is oriented towards New York City, but the organization also supplies networking opportunities.
http://www.outprofessionals.org/jobs/search.tpl

Pride at Work
Labor Union constituency group of the AFL-CIO aimed at fostering equal treatment of GLBT union members.
http://prideatwork.org/page.php?id=5

ProGay Jobs
Requires free registration.
http://progayjobs.com/jobseeker.php

Resources for LGBT Students & Alumni from Boston College
Web resources from Boston University's Career Center.
http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/resourcesfor/lgbtstudents/

Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making
Article from Lawrence University on how to come out during the job application process.
http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/student_dean/career/glbt/

Employment Information for International Students

US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Information source for current laws pertaining to international students in the U.S.
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

Embassy.org
Foreign embassies and resources online with a directory of embassies in the Washington DC area.
http://embassy.org/

Foreign Labor Certification- H-1B Program
This Department of Labor page provides a list of the companies who have previously submitted H-1B visa applications. This information is provided by fiscal year and is easily downloaded.
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/

H1Visajobs.com
Subscription service of an online database of America Employers for International Professionals.
http://www.h1visajobs.com/

InternationalStudent.com
Resources and advice for all aspects of International Student life in the US as well as study and living abroad resources.
http://www.internationalstudent.com/

IStudentCity
International Student information site with career resources, advice, etc.
http://www.istudentcity.com/career/career_placement.asp

JobWeb's International Student Employment Resource
Includes resume writing, interview advice and job search links.
http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library
/International/US_Employment_81_01.htm

UPENN's Information for International Students
UPENN's Career Services put together this informative datasheets for International Students looking for work in the United States. It includes a list of employers hiring foreign nationals by industry and an FAQ for international students seeking employment.
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/college/
employers_hiring_foreign_nationals.html

See Also

International Student Advising

Job Resources for Women

Advancing Women
Site for the working woman including career information and general feminist links.
http://www.advancingwomen.com/

Association for Women in Communications
Professional membership organization that connects and promotes women in communications careers. The public "issues" area of the web site covers hot topics relevant to women in the communications field.
http://www.womcom.org

Feminist Majority Foundation
Job listings and other career information for women created by the Feminist Majority Foundation.
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/911jobs.asp

The Glass Ceiling
Business, career and lifestyle resources for women
http://www.theglassceiling.com/

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
This organization for female executives and business owners provides resources and services to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. NAFE also produces an annual report of the top companies for female executives.
http://www.nafe.com/

Resources for Women, Minorities, and Other Affinity Groups and Audiences
A directory of career information sources and services available on the internet.
http://www.rileyguide.com/diverse.html

The WAGE Project
The WAGE (Women Are Getting Even) Project web site provides practical resources to help working women educate themselves and lobby for fair and equal salaries--such as legal information, tips on negotiating, and how to start a WAGE group.
http://www.wageproject.org/

Women in Higher Education
Announcements from schools actively seeking qualified female candidates for administrative and faculty positions.
http://www.wihe.com/$spindb.query.indexmain.wihe

Women Sports Jobs
Information about opportunities in professional sports, sports associations/events/venues, health & fitness, media & broadcasting, etc. National jobs database requires a fee, but there is a free "job of the week" listing and e-newsletter.
http://www.womensportsjobs.com/default.htm

Women in Federal Law Enforcement
National job listings for police officers, investigators, special agents, etc.
http://www.wifle.org/postedjobs.htm

Women in Technology International
A professional organization for women in technology fields with a focus on advancement. Includes a job database.
http://www.witi.com/

Women's Careers and Professional Organizations
Links for career resources and general feminist sites.
http://www.feminist.com/resources/links/links_work.html

Working Mother's 100 Best Companies
This annual report ranks the best companies for working mothers. Performance is measured in seven distinct areas: workforce profile, compensation, child care, flexibility, time off and leaves, family-friendly programs and company culture.
http://vebranch.rgisolutions.com/web?service=vpage/77

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Page updated: February 28, 2008