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6 strategies for BIPOC students searching for internships, entry-level jobs

As college students from diverse backgrounds enter the job market, they are often confronted with unique challenges not faced by their non-diverse counterparts. While the job search process can be difficult for anyone, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) …

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How to start a diversity and inclusion committee at work

A diversity and inclusion committee is an important tool that can aid and accelerate the impact of your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives at work. Companies know that diverse teams perform better. That’s why 83% of U.S. companies say …

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How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

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The first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. A safe space and go-to resource for empowerment while navigating this thing called life.
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12 ways diverse job seekers can tell if they’ll be welcomed by a new employer

Under U.S. labor laws and those of many other countries and even regions within countries, there can be dozens of characteristics that might make you “diverse” in the eyes of the law and, therefore, might offer you some protections from …

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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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This episode of the Young Black and Professional Podcast features Attorney Jessica Tehlirian, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Atlanta, …

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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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Succeeding as an LGBT Professional

Taught by Dorie Clark
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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…

Empowering BIPOC through Mentorship

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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…

Six Skills to Develop Cultural Agility

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Cultural agility is one of the most critical professional skills needed today but also one that employers say is difficult…

Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies

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What does it mean to become a true ally? This question is more relevant now than ever. True allies start…

Inclusive Tech: Retaining Diverse Talent

Taught by Christine Chapman
Women and underrepresented talent leave the tech industry at strikingly high rates. Yet having a diverse workforce is proven to…

Be an Inclusive Organization People Won’t Leave

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In recent years, organizations have faced an unprecedented amount of talent loss. While there are numerous external forces that may…

Mindfulness, Diversity, and the Quest for Inclusion

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Data-Driven DEI Decision-Making

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As a leader in today’s business world, you’re faced with a variety of complex, critical tasks. One of the most…

Networking & Outreach

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

Understanding Bias in AI

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Unleash the power of AI responsibly! Join managing staff instructor Ashley Kennedy as she chats with DEI experts Christie Lindor…

Inclusion in a Global Enterprise

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Finding ways to effectively lead diversity efforts is often seen as the grand challenge for today’s leaders, particularly when you…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work

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While racism and discrimination are systemic problems that persist, each of us can play a role in helping to eliminate…

Inclusive Tech: Closing the Pay Gap

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Do you ever feel like everyone’s talking about the gender pay gap, but not doing enough to really close it?…

Inclusive Branding: The Secret to Attracting the Right Talent for Your Organization

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Employer branding is a new concept to many companies, but it’s one that is critical to your success in attracting,…

Fighting Gender Bias in the Workplace

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Combating gender bias in the workplace helps everyone, not just women, but how do you identify it, and what are…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

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

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion

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