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The workplace can be quite different, in terms of the openness of and support for LGBTQ+ employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about coming out at work or how to navigate the hiring process as LGBTQIA+, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\/about\/contact-us\/\">reach out to us<\/a> or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/see-career-advisor\/\">Career Services<\/a>\u00a0partners at the Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a0\">Job Listings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wislgbtchamber.com\/jobs\/\">Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Job Board<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This site is updated with open job postings from members of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a statewide organization that works to create a fully inclusive state by promoting economic growth and opportunities among LGBT owned and allied businesses, corporations, and professionals in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.joinhandshake.com\/login\">51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s job search and career platform that helps students and recent graduates find both on and off-campus jobs and internships. for more information, visit the Center for Student Experience and Talent\u2019s page about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/handshake\/#:~:text=Getting%20Started%201%20Go%20to%20uwm.joinhandshake.com.%202%20Click,the%20top%20right%20corner%2C%20then%20select%20%E2%80%9CMy%20Profile%E2%80%9D.\">Handshake.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a LGBTQ+ student preparing for entry into the workforce, you may find yourself faced with additional career planning challenges related to your sexual orientation. 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