A Career Counselor Can Help You Answer:
• How do I “prove” myself in male-dominated fields/industries?
• Do I disclose pregnancy in an interview?
• Do I disclose marital or relationship status in the application process?
• What industries or companies offer "family friendly" policies?
Tips for Researching Employers:
• What percentage of employees are women?
• What percentage of those employees are executives/managers?
• Review the anti-discrimination policies
• Participate in employer information sessions, UMSL career fairs and campus recruiting
• Access UMSL Career Services Office resources
On-Campus Resources:
• Sister Scholars Program
• Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
Local/ State Resources:
• Women’s Network
• Women’s Foundation
• Professional Organization of Women
National Resources:
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• National Association of Women Business Owners
• U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission
