Jul 22, 20212 minWhere to look to find jobs vacanciesWith so many different job search sites out there, this can be very confusing and bewildering, so here’s a few hints and tips to help...
May 24, 20211 minJoin WorkPride 2021This 5-day series of events is free for professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality....
May 6, 20213 minMy 7 top tips for writing a spec letterBefore we dive in, here’s a quick explanation of exactly what a spec letter is. Short for speculative letter, it’s something that you...
Mar 1, 20212 minWhere’s the real life on your CV?Why can’t real life form part of your CV? A CV is supposed to be a document which describes your skills, abilities and qualifications...
Jan 31, 20211 minLGBT History Month 2021Tomorrow marks the start of LGBT history month. But what is the point of this though, why do we need it? LGBT history month exists to...
Jan 29, 20214 minShould I stay or should I go?This is a question faced by many of us during the course of our career. In fact, it’s one that I’m facing right now with Queer Careers. I...
Jan 2, 20213 minNew Careers ResolutionsWhether you’re looking for a change of career, wish to rejuvenate your current career or are taking your first step towards starting on...
Nov 30, 20203 minBe your best elf!At this time of year, you may wonder what job roles the different elves have at the North Pole. There are numerous roles that must be...
Nov 17, 20203 minHow to Queerload your LinkedIn NetworkLinkedIn is a social media platform used by over 650 million people worldwide. This can make it feel incredibly overwhelming and it can...
Oct 23, 20201 minDo you want to work with or for the LGBT community?Here are a few job vacancies that I’ve found that may be of interest to you. Click on the job title to be taken through to the site where...
Oct 19, 20202 minQ&A with David WrightDavid Wright identifies as a gay man and works as an Associate University Librarian. What’s a typical day/week like in your job? It’s...
Oct 7, 20202 minLGBTQ staff network – what’s the point?Does your employer have an LGBTQ staff network and if so, are you a member? Many organisations allow their employees to set up a range of...
Sep 15, 20205 minQ&A with Jayne LoveJayne Love works for the PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association) Union and answers my questions about her gender and sexual identity and...
Sep 4, 20203 minA perfect dancers CVMost CVs, regardless of profession, are relatively similar to each other. A dancer’s CV is no different, with a few key exceptions. Read...
Aug 27, 20201 minAuthenticity Virtual Careers Event If you're an LGBTQ+ student who is looking to enter a career in the city, you might like to check out this upcoming virtual careers...
Aug 25, 20202 minPersonal pronouns on your CV – Yes or No?This is a question that came up during a recent workshop that I delivered. I was asked whether preferred pronouns should be mentioned on...
Aug 15, 20202 minPresenting yourself positivelyThis week, I was invited to give an employability talk to a group of people from Chrysalis. Chrysalis are a Hampshire based charity who...