Social identity such as age, gender identity, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and more is at the heart of how we as individuals experience the world. These invisible and visible identities play a role in shaping our professional identities. During this workshop, we will explore how social identities influence aspects of our professional development, including the job application materials, the interview, and the negotiation process. Through reflective and group activities, we will determine strategies that create a work environment that allows all folks to show up as their most authentic self.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student
-Wanting to unpack and redefine the term “professionalism”
-Interested in the intersection between your professional development (i.e. work experiences, interviews, negotiations, conversations) and your social identities
-Curious about how privilege, oppression, and bias impact professional identity

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Build a personal strategy for navigating social identity in the workplace.
-Broaden your perspectives through sharing and hearing stories about others’ journeys towards creating an inclusive workplace for all identities.
-Get resources to help you feel more comfortable with practicing self-advocacy.

Interaction Level: Moderate

RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to join this workshop will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.