Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 3pm-6pm
Nebraska Alumni Association Wick Center
1520 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Students are encouraged to register for Pride In The Workplace on Handshake:
Welcoming Remarks – 3:00pm to 3:15pm
Nathan Hé, he/they, Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, Nebraska Alumni Association
Session 1: The Job Search – 3:15pm to 3:30pm
What factors should you consider when evaluating whether or not you wish to work for a particular employer? How can you determine if the employer is truly safe and supportive? What are the signs of a workplace that is supportive of LGBTQA+ community and allies? This session will help you answer these questions by providing signs and indicators of a company’s organizational culture.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
Helping my colleague (Greyson) out! UNO is a great place to work
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
I have a huge passion for supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community so any chance I can help young queer students succeed and share opportunities with them I will.
Session 2: Interviewing – 3:35pm to 3:50pm
As an individual and as an LGBTQA+ candidate, you can bring unique assets and strengths to your career and the workplace. Learn how you can leverage an interview to learn more about the organization’s culture and their commitment to providing an inclusive work environment where all belong. Interviews provide you with the tools to determine if the company celebrates your identity and is supportive of the LGBTQA+ community.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve personally encountered challenges during the job search process. I look forward to sharing my experiences and lessons learned so that others can feel more prepared during the career search process.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
Connecting with the vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community of Nebraska is important to me especially as that diversity intersects professional spaces.
Session 3: Career Growth – 3:55pm to 4:10pm
How do you continue to grow in your organization after you’ve been hired? How do you find, build, and expand your support network for continued career success and enjoyment? This session will offer strategies for you to grow a career that is fulfilling for you, as well as affirming of your identify.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
For me personal stories are most telling of experiences and reality. Sharing stories helps encourage visibility and action.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
For a long time, I was in a place where I hid who I was to keep comfortable in my department. I realized that comfortable feeling was for others and I was still uncomfortable. I finally realized that comfort in the workplace can only be achieved if you are comfortable being who you are.
Session 4: Networking Tips – 4:15pm to 4:30pm
Evidence indicates that networking contributes to your social well-being. Networking also leads to the exchange of ideas and helps you meet people at all professional levels. However, networking can also be an exciting, awkward, or anxious experience. In this session, you’ll learn practical tips to successfully navigate the networking scene.
Why do you want to get involved with Pride in the Workplace?
My sexual identity is the identity that helped me build my community when I moved to Nebraska. Being able to be a friendly face for students to lean on as they achieve their goals and learn they have power to be themselves in the workplace is lifegiving.
Student + Alumni Networking Reception – 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Alumni and students can connect, seek mentorship, and build their professional network during this informal reception. Free appetizers and refreshments will be available!
