Our office is committed to serving students of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We recognize that issues of identity and career often intersect and that as diverse professionals, students may face specific challenges navigating career opportunities and the workplace environment.
We encourage students to look through our Resources for Diverse Populations* to learn more about programs and support available for specific populations.
*Please note that this list is meant to serve as a starting point, and as such is not exhaustive.
Students of Color
As a student of color, attending a predominantly white institution (PWI) comes with particular challenges that are directly related to issues of systematic racism which can hinder one’s ability to prosper in and outside of the university. Longhorns in the College of Natural Sciences are particularly tasked with navigating STEM spaces that have historically excluded racial and ethnic minorities. CNS Career Services seeks to provide tools and resources that acknowledge the unique challenges students of color may face in the job search, recruitment and selection process. Our goal is for you to build a professional portfolio that bolsters not only your formal education and qualifications but also your lived experiences. Review the guide below which includes a compilation of resources and advice that may help you in the job search and application process. While this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
Students of Color Resource Guide
LGBTQIA+ Students
Students who identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community face a unique set of challenges that are associated with existing in predominantly cisgender and heterosexual institutional spaces. Whether you choose to be out or not during the job search, recruitment and selection process, it is important that you are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to navigate matters related to your gender and/or sexual identity. CNS Career Services is committed to providing LGBTQIA+ Longhorns with the necessary resources and mentoring to help mitigate challenges in the job and internship process. We will also provide you with help on how to identify if an employer is LGBTQIA+ friendly and if they offer a diverse set of benefits to all their employees. While this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS RESOURCE GUIDE
DACA and Undocumented Students
DACA and Undocumented students tackle an array of challenges not only while attending university but also in their everyday lives. Achieving citizenship is a notoriously difficult process that is especially difficult for racial and ethnic minorities. CNS Career Services acknowledges these hardships and seeks to mitigate the hassles DACA and Undocumented Longhorns face in the job search, application and selection process. DACA and Undocumented Longhorns have an unparalleled sense of strength and resilience, a quality we aim to highlight during your job search process. We are committed to upholding confidentiality and encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
DACA & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS RESOURCE GUIDE
International Students
As an international student attending a U.S. institution comes with various sets of challenges that include but are not limited to, language barriers, distress of living away from home, cultural differences and difficulty navigating the job search, recruitment and selection process. While there are some obstacles associated with studying and working in a new country, international students bring different perspectives in their educational and professional endeavors. Our goal is to help you highlight these strengths and to provide resources to help you with your job search. While this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RESOURCE GUIDE
Women
Women in university and workforce settings are tasked with navigating historically cis heteropatriarchal spaces. Longhorns who identify as women in CNS face particular challenges in the STEM field which is predominantly cis male dominated. CNS Career Services acknowledges the gender-based inequities and discrimination you may face and seeks to provide resources to help tackle these challenges. Below you will find resources to help you on your journey and while this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
WOMEN RESOURCE GUIDE
First-Generation Students
As a First Generation student whose parents and/or guardians have not acquired a four year degree or higher in a U.S. university, it may be difficult to navigate through both educational and professional settings. There are several unspoken formalities First Generation Longhorns must face on their journey in the job search, application and selection process. As a First Generation Longhorn, you have already reached a milestone achievement through your college admission, which is an accomplishment we seek to highlight during your job search. Below, we have compiled a list of resources you may find useful. While this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS RESOURCE GUIDE
Disabled Students
Disabled students face a particular set of challenges not only with navigating their educational and professional endeavors but also with physically accessing such resources and settings. CNS Career Services acknowledges the hardships disabled students face in ableist institutional spaces and seeks to provide accessible resources to help alleviate some of these difficulties. Below are some resources you may find useful and while this is not an exhaustive list, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our career coaches as well so we can further explore your individual goals and interests.
