Transgender and non-binary individuals face many unique challenges—both in their personal lives and at work. As they try to advance their careers, they are often confronted by obstacles that are rooted in long-established social norms and societal expectations. Fortunately, there are certain strategies they can employ to help achieve professional success despite these hardships. This article explores the distinct difficulties many trans and non-binary workers experience throughout their careers and offers tailored strategies for career growth and advocacy. Common Challenges Faced by Trans and ..read more

Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment according to the National Autistic Society. This statistic clearly represents the strides we still need to make to improve autism and wider neurodivergent acceptance in the workplace. Embracing autism acceptance means fostering a culture that appreciates and values neurodiversity. It means understanding that individuals on the autism spectrum bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents to the table. By creating inclusive environments that accommodate diverse ways of thinking and working, we not only empower autistic individ ..read more

Are you struggling to get focused and stay on task? Do you frequently find yourself starting new projects but never following through on them? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone. Being neurodivergent can make it difficult to concentrate and complete tasks, but there are strategies you can use to help you get focused and follow through. Listen to the Podcast related to this topichttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caren-magill/embed/episodes/Structure–Follow-Through-Why-its-hard-and-How-to-Fix-It-e26dc55 The Problem with ADHD and Follow For those with ADHD, executive function can be a litt ..read more

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this episode, I go over ten ways that you can advocate for yourself during the job interview process. Plus, I share a story of a time I broke my own job interview rules and why it didn’t turn out well. Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call?month=2024-03 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Foll ..read more

In this episode I interview my mastermind sibling Camila Cardozo, who is a brand strategist and content producer for conscious entrepreneurs and brands. Camila has such deep and beautiful insight about the power of authenticity. Because that’s what’s at the core of a personal brand: authenticity, your voice, your experience, and your power. We also talked about the ways in which assimilation has caused us collective wounds and the ways in which being authentic can help heal those wounds, and what steps you can take today to develop your personal brand and land your next job ..read more

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 8 – 12) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you. The Office of Student Employment has created free recognition certificate templates for you to award to your student employees! Show some appreciation for your Returning Leader, your Helping Hand, your Problem Solver, or your Crystal Clear Communicator– or edit them to create your own accolades! Here are some other free or low-cost ideas for showing appreciation! No Cost Ideas Send a thoughtful no ..read more

Are you on the lookout for internship or employment opportunities with a think tank? Open Think Tank Directory is an excellent resource you can use to expedite and improve your search. OTTD allows you to search for think tanks and NGOs around the world. You have the option to filter by either geographic location or by area of focus. As you navigate potential career paths, OTTD can prove a valuable tool for creating shortlists, exploring organizations that might be unknown to you and familiarizing yourself with different research interests. The website is host to both a search directory, where ..read more

The University of Denver’s 2,500+ student employees form the backbone of the University, gaining important professional development experience while supporting the entire community. In recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements, the University coordinates an annual selection process to choose our undergraduate and graduate Student Employees of the Year, as well as our Supervisor of the Year! In an indication of just how important the student employment relationship can be, we had 76 incredibly strong nominations this year! These nominations showed just how much our student ..read more

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The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the United States. BOOK-REVIEWDownload ..read more