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Having Cameras Off in Zooms may be an Access Need for Neurodivergent Students and Employees
by Francis Matias According to the National Institute of Health, participation in Zoom meetings increased from 10 million daily meeting participants in December 2019 to 300 million daily meeting participants. In the 2020-2021 academic year, virtual meetings were the only option for many students of all ages across the nation, and DePaul University students were no exception. …
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Making the Most out of the Career Fair
Sabah Nanlawala Are you planning on attending the Spring Career Fair on April 19th, 2023? Whether you’re looking for potential jobs or internships, looking to network with employers, or simply browsing options, the Career Fair is a great opportunity for you to start your career exploration. No matter what your goals are, here are some…
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Be An Ally to LBGTQ+ Workers: 7 Action Items for Advocacy and Education
Showing support for the LGBTQ+ workforce is more important than ever, as more of the U.S. population identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and at a time of increased violence against transgender people and prolific queer discrimination (with nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed in 2022 alone). Employers have a responsibility to foster inclusive…
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Deadnames and Queer Discrimination in the Workplace
By: Amy Do, Career Advisor, & Isis Walker, LGBTQIA+ Resource Center Coordinator Workplace discrimination is a significant issue faced by the LGBTQ+ community. As of 2018, 48% of LGBTQ+ workers are closeted at work, and 50% of non-LGBTQ+ workers reported that there are no employees at their company who are open about being LBGTQ+. Both…
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Jumpstart YOUR Job Search!
by Megan Boone Happy Spring! With the change of seasons, brings new opportunities and exciting advancements. Whether you’re a senior exploring your next steps after graduation, a professional that’s looking to make a change, or a current student looking for employment, now is a great time to jumpstart your job search. Here are five tips…
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How I got this Internship: Nonprofit & Government (Winter Quarter 2023 Event Review)
by Francis Matias How I Got This Internship: Non-Profit & Government During the event, attendees had the pleasure of getting to know student panelists Emily Mayo and Alex Martinez and their professional background, specifically their internship experience. Here’s more about our student panelists: Non-Profit: Emily Mayo (she/her) Senior Emily Mayo is an English major with…
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