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Workplace Inclusion Networking
The Vanderbilt Career Center hosted a Workplace Belonging and Inclusion networking event where students connected with employers who prioritize belonging and inclusion. Open to all students, the event provided an opportunity to learn how top companies cultivate inclusive workplaces and foster a sense of belonging among their teams.
Recruiting Information
Nondiscrimination policies and practices have become essential to employers as they compete to attract and retain qualified applicants. As you begin your internship or job search you may wonder how to determine if a particular company is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Here are some things to consider when assessing a company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Mission, Values, and Goals
- Is belonging and inclusion mentioned in the company’s mission statement, values, and goals?
Affinity-based Organizations and Associations
- Do the company's outreach efforts extend to serve a variety of populations?
Recruitment/Hiring Strategies
- Is the company hosting inclusive events on campus during the recruitment season?
- Does the company recruit at events hosted by diversity-affiliated organizations and associations (i.e. National Association of Black Accountants)
Other Considerations
To determine a potential employer’s position on belonging and inclusion you should consider the following questions. Our career coaches can provide you with guidance on how to address these questions.
- What is the company’s commitment to hiring an inclusive workforce?
- What programs or initiatives has the company launched or participated in recently?
- Can representatives of the company describe their company’s success with the advancement of underrepresented communities within the company?
- Is the company affiliated with inclusive internship programs such as INROADS, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, or the T. Howard Foundation?
- Do the company’s outreach efforts extend to serve diverse populations?
- Does the company offer special accommodations for special needs (e.g. prayer rooms, lactation rooms)?
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