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Questions to Ask the Interviewer

At the end of most interviews, candidates are typically given an opportunity to ask questions. This is your moment to differentiate yourself as a candidate, so be prepared. Asking thoughtful questions demonstrates your interest in the role, your engagement in …

By Brenda Fabian
Brenda Fabian Senior Director of Professional Graduate Career Services
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Resilience and Representation: Breaking Barriers in STEM with Jeyra Arocho

In this Career Spotlight episode, I talk with Jeyra Arocho, an Afro Latina fire protection engineer and trailblazer. Jeyra, who was displaced from her home of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, shares the challenges she has overcome in her career, …

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Empowering Black Professionals in the Age of AI

Ready or Not: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a sci-fi concept. It’s here, reshaping industries and job markets at breakneck speed. For Black job seekers, the stakes are high. While AI offers exciting possibilities, it also presents unique …

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What to Look for in a Resume as a New Hiring Manager

Whether your company uses AI or not, searching resumes for key words and phrases reduces the amount of time you spend on each applicant.

If your company is using AI, choose the keywords and phrases you want to require in …

By Brenda Fabian
Brenda Fabian Senior Director of Professional Graduate Career Services
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Negotiating Your Next (or First!) Salary

Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …

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African American Professional Associations

Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected …

National Urban League Job Network

The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find …

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Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

Taught by Rhodes Perry
Have you ever felt there was an aspect of yourself that you needed to hide at work? Have you ever…

Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

Taught by Toni Howard Lowe
In this course, Toni Lowe, a sought-after speaker and senior HR leader specializing in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, teaches…

Succeeding as an LGBT Professional

Taught by Dorie Clark
View Dorie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Even in places where discrimination is illegal, there are still nuances and complexities involved in being…

Empowering BIPOC through Mentorship

Taught by Rhianna Rogers
This course aims to help BIPOC upskill in ways that empower them to move up the corporate ladder and succeed…

Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer

Taught by Christina Greer
Dr. Christina Greer, renowned author, educator, and expert on American history, Black ethnics, and public policy, provides an engaging course…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…

Autism in the Workplace

Taught by Nicole Seaward
One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on…

Develop, Grow, Launch, and Support Your ERG

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are on the rise in organizations around the globe. But now that programs and plans are…

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Nano Tips for Working Inclusively with Neurodivergent Employees with Ellie Middleton

Taught by Ellie Middleton
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, explore…

WordPress: Accessibility

Taught by Joe Dolson
WordPress has undergone a variety of major changes in recent years, including new features that help you build accessible websites.…

Tracking, Measuring, and Reporting Your DEI Efforts

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
So, you’re ramping up your DEI strategy—but you’re not sure how to measure its success along the way? In this…

Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion

Taught by Nika White
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly critical constructs central to optimizing organizational functioning. While systemic approaches at the organizational level…

Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues

Taught by Kwame Christian
Learning how to communicate with each other despite our differences is an important skill to have in both your professional…

Integrating Mental Health into DEI

Taught by Natasha Bowman
Join Natasha Bowman—a DEI and workplace culture strategist and mental health advocate—as she explores the critical connection between mental health…

The Data Analytics of Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being

Taught by Serena Huang
Over the last few years across a wide variety of industries, organizations have started to pay closer attention to diversity…