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It is important for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be aware of the variation in attitudes that can and do exist with employers. The following resources are intended to help you consider your own needs in a work environment and find the right company for you.  \nInternship/Job Searching Writing Your Resume  \nShould you come out, or not come out, on your resume? It’s beneficial for students to list clubs and organizations that they belong to on their resume, but this can be a hard decision when it comes to affinity groups, such asThe Alliance, which may lead employers to make assumptions, whether accurate or not, about you. Some people may choose to explicitly list these affiliations on their application materials as a way of potentially filtering out unfriendly employers, some folks may also label the section as \"Anti-Discrimination Organizations\" on their resumes. Others may prefer to leave this information off of their resumes and only disclose their identity once they are working at an organization, if at all.  \nSomething you may want to ask yourself when making this decision is,“What relevance does this experience have to the job I’m applying for?”It maybe that your involvement in a particular club or organization will allow you to showcase valuable leadership skills. Perhaps it is just one of several clubs that you have been a general member of throughout the years. Ultimately, what to put on your resume regarding your affiliations/identity is about what is most comfortable for you. Just remember that anything listed on your resume is fair game for an employer to ask about during an interview.  \nUsing Your Lived Name in Your Search  \nFor those who use their lived name instead of legal name, the issue of what name to use on your resume and cover letter can be very complex. Resumes and cover letters are not legal documents, so it is acceptable to list your lived name on them. The way that some people do this is by listing the first initial of their legal name, followed by their lived name (e.g. M. Andrew Smith). Some may identify their lived name in quotes or parentheses after their legal firstname (e.g. Melanie“Andrew”Smith). You may also decide to include your personal pronouns in your resume and cover letter. Typically, you can also request to have your lived name used for company email, phone directories, ID cards, etc.  \nUltimately, what name you use and how you list it on your resume and cover letter can be a complex issue, especially depending on state and local anti-discrimination laws. If you are struggling with how to handle this sensitive issue in your job search, it may be helpful to consult trans knowledgeable legal resources, such as the Transgender Law Center.  \nTimes When You Have to Use Your Legal Name  \nIt is necessary to use your legal name on legal documents, such as the job application, tax forms, insurance forms, etc. While Human Resources staff will usually be the ones handling these forms, it is possible that your supervisor may have seen your application form during the interview process and be aware of your legal name, even if you didn’t use it on your resume and cover letter. While this may not  \nalways be the case, it is good to be aware of this possibility.  \n 1  \nLGBTQ + Job Search  \nSocial Media  \nAs with your resume, you will want to think about whether or not you want to be out on social media while job searching. It is very common for potential employers to search for you on social media sites, such as Facebook or LinkedIn. 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