Calling all LGBTQ+ students and alumni!

Are you in the job or internship search and not sure how to start? Then this is the event for you!

Learn the basics of searching for inclusive employers, connecting to mentors on LinkedIn, framing your LGBTQ+ experiences on your resume and resources to help you along the way.

At the conclusion of the presentation attendees will be able to:
- Research Employers for inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities using online databases and websites
- Utilize LinkedIn to connect with LGBTQ+ professionals in your desired industry or profession
- Discuss your LGBTQ+ experiences as it relates to your career goals
- Be aware of resources available to you in your job search

Attendees will be able to ask questions following the presentation. This event is open to all CUNY students and alumni.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Zoom: Link will be emailed to registrants

Email mspia.careerservices@baruch.cuny.edu for assistance.

Matthew French (He/Him/His) is the Founder and ‘90s-nostalgic brain behind Awesomely Authentic, a career-coaching, and inclusion organization that focuses on the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people as they navigate the milestones of choosing a college to attend, searching for that perfect job, or making a company more inclusive. His work has been highlighted in national career development associations, CNN Business, LGBTQ+ non-profits, and more!

Matthew currently works and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina where he works as the Assistant Director for Employer Relations at UNC Charlotte to connect Employers with UNCC students and alumni. Prior to UNCC, he was a Career Counselor and Employer Liason at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. He also served as a graduate assistant at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia all while he was the Internship Coordinator and Liaison for OUT for Work. Matthew has a Master of Arts degree in Lifespan and Digital Communication, and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University.