Diversity Career Resources
Career services supports students, job seekers and professionals in their unique career planning process. We recognize that for systemically non-dominant people with intersecting identities, employment barriers may impact thier professional development. Career Services is committed to helping you transition into the workforce by equipping you with resources and strategies that further enhance your career development. Below you will find identity/community specific career resources to aid you in navigating the workforce and workplace.
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Intersectional identities at work
What is intersectionality? We all have multiple social identities that shape the way we engage with others; our identities influence the way we are perceived by others and how we experience the world. To embrace a culture of belonging, it is important to explore the relationship our identities have with power, privilege and oppression in the workplace and beyond.
Navigating the Workplace
Students of color
Your lived experiences as a student/professional of color has prepared you with various competencies that are beneficial for the workforce. It is critical to actively reflect on those meaning-making experiences and competencies and leverage them during the job search process. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support students of color along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
- Remember, you are not an imposter
Navigating the Workplace
- Navigating Race and Gender in the Workplace
- Understanding the Cost of Code Switching
- Embracing Your Authentic Self in the Workplace
- How To Survive In White Workplaces: Tips For Employees of Color
Professional Networks
- Hispanic (Latinx) Alliance for Career Enhancement
- National Association of Asian Americans
- Indigenous Professional Associations
- Black/African/ Professional Associations
Campus Clubs and Resources
LGBTQQIAP+ students
Your lived experience as a LGBTQQIAP+ individual can often mean you are constantly negotiating how open you will be in the workforce and workplace for various reasons. With you, you bring a unique skillset and experiences to the workplace. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support LGBTQQIAP+ students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
- LGBTQ+ Professional Development Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ Professional Recruitment Events
- Name Change Requirements Database
- Overcoming Obstacles in the Job Market
- Ultimate Campus Guide
Navigating the Workplace
- Review common terms in the LGBTQQIAP+ community
- Trans* Inclusion in the Workplace
- Companies that are supportive of LGBTQQIAP+ workers
- 1:1 Mentoring Opportunities for Trans* Folx
- Learn more about the Workplace equality for LGBTQQIAP+ workers
- Gender neutral clothing options
- Why gender pronouns matter
- Coming out at work
- Additional Resources from Safe Zone Project
Professional Networks
Campus Clubs and Resources
First-generation students
Being the first in your family to access and navigate higher education and professional work environments may present new challenges. Career Services offers individual career advising, job and internship resources, networking events, and professional development opportunities to help first generation students succeed. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support first generation students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- I’m First, find answers to your questions about college and being a professional, and receive guidance on navigating college and the workplace
- First in the Family- Advice about college from first generation students with videos
- Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen, read this interview!
- How Hiding Your True Self at Work Can Hurt Your Career, a great read!
Professional Networks
Campus Clubs and Resources
International students
As an international student, you may encounter unique opportunities and challenges as you approach the world of work and education. Cultural differences and language barriers in the job search process may impact how you develop your network, present yourself to employers, and prepare application materials and interviews. There may also be challenges in your academic journey while you are an international student at Clark College. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support international students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Connect with International Programs to learn more about work authorization
- Apply for a social security number/card to work on campus
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- International student/professional workers info guide
- Visit myvisajobs.com to explore visa sponsored work
Campus Clubs and Resources
Students with disabilities
As a student or professional with disability(ies), finding jobs might be a challenging task, while battling possible discrimination in the process. We want to help you with resources to ease your process, mitigate possible barriers, and help you know your rights. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support students with disabilities along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Connect with Disabilities Support Services (DSS) for accommodations and resources
- Learn how to Search for a job When you have a disability
- Access job placement services: Innovative Services, NW and Trillium Employment Services
- Explore the Employment With a Disability Resource Guide
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- DSHS/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- What is Disability Justice?
- Leading Disability Employers of 2019
- Disability Job Exchange
Professional Networks
- DSHS/Developmental Disabilities Association
- Job Accessibility Network - the leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues
- Lime - the largest network of high potential university students and professionals who happen to have disabilities in the world
Campus Clubs and Resources
Undocumented DACA students and DREAMERS
Your citizenship and immigration status does not restrict your access to Career Services; rather, we are here to support your career planning process. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support undocumented, DACA students and DREAMERS along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Connect with Rosalba Pitkin, rpitkin@clark.edu for one-on-one support
- Learn about DACA and Employment
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- Review Clark Colleges resources for DREAMERS
- How to get a social security number and card
- Organizations Defending DACA
- Life After College
Campus Clubs and Resources
Women-identified students
As a woman or a gender non-conforming person, you may be familiar with and or have experienced gender inequities and other forms of gendered discrimination. Learn how to equip yourself and leverage your unique strengthens in the workforce and workplace. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Explore job boards designed for women:Women for Hire, Fairy God Boss
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- What is gender equality?
- Review common terms in the LGBTQIA+ community
- Name change requirements database
- How Women Can Overcome Bias at Work
Professional Networks
- Women's Job List
- Feminist Majority
- Elevate: Global professional women's network
- National Organization of Professional Women (NOW)
- Women’s Career Networking and Professional Associations
- Women Who Code
- Power to Fly
- The Muse
Campus Clubs and Resources
Protected age students
Age Discrimination, or ageism/ageism, is a type of discrimination that can occur in the workplace for employees above a certain age (40+ years old). As an individual that may experience or be subjected to age discrimination, it is important to know your rights, have resources, and be armed with the ability to identify potentially harmful environments. The topic and understanding of age discrimination are also beneficial for individuals that are outside of this age group. Whether you may experience age discrimination now or in the future, it is crucial to know of ways to avoid harm. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support protected age students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- How to Spot Age Discrimination in a Job Interview
- Job and Career Resources for protected age job seekers
- Research seniors support, outreach, and networking in Vancouver
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- The Harmful Effects of Ageism
- Workplace Fairness Resources
- How to Fight Age Discrimination
- Economic Security Options
- Know your rights
Professional Networks
Campus Clubs and Resources
Veteran students
Preparing for a successful transition into the civilian workforce can be a great opportunity to identify transferrable skills and develop confidence in yourself. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services and Veterans Resources Center, below is a list of resources to help support veteran students along their career path. Many of these resources also provide tips and assistance to military spouses and partners.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Visit Clark College’s Veterans Resources Center
- Review the Veterans Employment Toolkit
- Explore veteran owner and veteran friendly employers
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- Department of Veterans Affairs in Vancouver
- Veterans Resources at Clark College
- Veteran’s Job Exchange
Professional Networks
Campus Clubs and Resources
Justice-Involved students
Justice-involved individuals are an untapped talent pool with diverse experience and skills. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support justice involved students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Watch this video to learn about background checks and criminal records
- Watch this video to learn about applying for a job with a criminal record
- Apply for jobs that hire people who have felonies
- Review employment resources and opportunities
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
Campus Clubs and Resources
Religious/spiritual students
Exploring and embracing religious identity and expression intersects with career is important for many people. Some students choose to explore careers and companies that reflect their religious values. Others may have questions about religious expression in work environments and how they can advocate for themselves. In addition to the general resources offered through Career Services, below is a list of resources to help support religious students along their career path.
Preparing for the Workforce
- Explore MyPlan, your personal guide for career, academic, and financial planning
- Meet with a Career Advisor to develop your career plan and choose a major
- Meet with an Employment Specialist to develop job search strategies
- Participate in Student Employment to gain employability skills and build your resume
- Critique bias professionalism standards and professionalism culture
- Examine and reflect on your social identities using the identity wheel
Navigating the Workplace
- Know your rights: religious dress at work
- Workplace religious accommodations
- Religious discrimination at work
Professional Networks
Campus Clubs and Resources