LGBTQ+

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Community Page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a student identifying as LGBTQ+. We are here to support you throughout the process and to answer your questions about how to address topics like identity disclosure and finding LGBTQ friendly employers throughout your job search and in the workplace. Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights and policies.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

Building Community & Career Connections

Building relationships with others who share your interests, experiences, and professional goals can be an important part of career development. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn from LGBTQ+ professionals, find mentors, or connect with peers, these resources can help you build community and explore career paths in a supportive environment.

Find Alumni Mentors

Connect with Student Organizations

Learn from Professional Associations

Identifying Inclusive Employers & Informed Disclosure

Understanding how to research and identify inclusive employers and making informed decisions about identity disclosure can be important parts of the career exploration and job search process.

The LGBTQ+ Playbook from Big Interview provides guidance on navigating the decision of whether to disclose one’s identity or orientation, managing workplace conversations, preparing for interview questions that may touch on identity, and understanding legal protections. This playbook empowers LGBTQ+ students to make informed decisions and find inclusive workplaces aligned with their values.

View the LBGTQ+ Playbook

The Human Rights Campaign and its Foundation advocate for equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ individuals. Their Corporate Equality Index (CEI) assesses participating organizations on factors such as non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits, inclusive workplace culture, and corporate social responsibility, helping job seekers identify employers that have demonstrated a commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ employees.

Start Researching Employers