Women and Allies

Resources to get you started

As you explore your career path, you may be thinking not only about industries and roles that interest you, but also about workplace environments, leadership opportunities, and long-term professional growth. For many women, this includes considering factors such as representation in leadership, organizational culture, and access to mentorship and advancement opportunities.

This section is designed to support your career development by highlighting strategies for building confidence, strengthening professional networks, and identifying employers who demonstrate commitments to equity and inclusion. You’ll also find resources focused on leadership development, mentorship, and career exploration across a wide range of industries.

Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development

The Fleishman Career Center supports students as they explore career options, gain experience, and transition into the workforce by providing:

24/7 access to career tools and resources via our virtual career center
Programs, workshops, and events to help you gather career information, gain skills and build connections
1:1 career consulting drop-in sessions and appointments tailored to your needs including:
- Job and internship search strategies, including disability-friendly employers and tips on disclosing a disability
- Post-graduation planning including graduate school search

The Fleishman Center has developed The Path to Career Confidence and Clarity to help students identify what stage of the career journey they’re in. It’s a simple four-step journey all about helping you go from understanding yourself to making confident career decisions. We’ve designed it to help you explore your options with purpose and reflect on what you learn along the way. If you’re unsure which stage you’re in or need help developing a plan, make an appointment with the Fleishman Center! It can be helpful to talk to a career consultant in person or on Zoom!

Click here to make an appointment with the Fleishman Center

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This is the first and most important step in figuring out your career path. Before you can connect with different jobs, you need to understand who you are. This means thinking about your interests, what’s important to you (your values), what you’re good at (your skills), and what drives you.

Ask yourself:

What truly gets you excited?
When do you feel like you’re doing your best work?
How do your personal values guide your choices?
What challenges might you face, and how can you overcome them?

Now that you know more about yourself, it’s time to connect that knowledge with different career paths. This will help you find careers that bring you confidence and clarity. Our goal is to help you narrow down your interests to a few areas by doing some focused research.

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Ask yourself:

What do I already know about different job opportunities?
Have I explored a variety of options, or just a few?
Am I ready to do some research to find facts that will help me make good decisions?

If you’re at this stage, you’re ready to explore and take action! Getting hands-on experience is key. Take the career areas you’re interested in and find ways to get involved.

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Here are some ideas:

Internships
Job shadowing (following someone at their job for a day)
Volunteering in your community
Getting involved with campus clubs or activities
Studying abroad
Doing research

Think about: What kind of experience makes the most sense for the area you want to explore?

You’ve gained valuable experience and are closer to feeling confident and clear about your career! Now it’s time to get more experience, improve your skills, and grow your network.

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Think about:

What events or opportunities can help you connect with more people in your field?
What experiences or skills are you missing?

We’ve compiled a list of 5 top resources to support your career journey. Click each box below to learn more about the resource. See the resources section for a more comprehensive list.

Provides leadership tools, peer circles, and resources supporting women’s advancement in the workplace.

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Offers fellowships, advocacy, and career development programs supporting women’s education and career success.

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Professional networking organization focused on mentorship and career advancement for women.

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Supports women in technology through conferences, networking, and professional development programs.

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Provides career development and networking opportunities for women in technical fields

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Provides job listings + company reviews focused on workplace culture, pay, and gender equity.

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