Students with Visible & Invisible Disabilities

As a student with a visible or invisible disability, you may have additional questions as you think about entering the workplace. The goal of this group is to help students with disabilities enhance their knowledge about laws and available resources, and to develop skills to highlight the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.

Finding Employers with Inclusive Work Cultures: The Corporate Equality Index

For many people, finding a job isn’t just about securing a paycheck. It’s about finding an environment that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, and that offers a welcoming and inclusive environment to do so. 

But how do you …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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Choosing a career for Life, Physical or Social Sciences? OOH, we know where to look!

“Employment in life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, and will result in about 68,200 new jobs. Increasing demand for expertise in the sciences, …

By Laura O'Neill
Laura O'Neill Career Consultant
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Career Spotlight: Diversity Director

Kelli Palmer is the Head of Global Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Citizenship at the CFA institute in Charlottesville, VA, which is a a global, not-for-profit professional organization that provides investment professionals with finance education. In this position, Kelli’s main …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They and How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job Search?

There’s no way around it. In your job hunt, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally be divided …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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The Neurodiversity Career Connector features job listings by U.S. employers seeking applicants with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder …

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