Equal Opportunities Information

Equal Opportunities Information

This page contains useful information relating to equal opportunities and employability. If there is something specific you’re looking for, please ask.

Appointment with a Careers Adviser

If you need a 1-hour appointment with a Careers Adviser, call 01978 293240.

Useful Graduate Websites

Prospects.ac.uk – Handling Discrimination – issues and how to deal with them- covering age, disability, ex-offenders, gender, mental health, political and ethical issues, race, refugees and asylum seekers,religion and belief, sexual orientation, social and class issues, transsexual and transgender issues.
Targetjobs – Target Jobs webpages on equal opportunities
GET – information on equality, covering age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation
Real World Magazine – this links to a useful article ‘Diversity – Are Employers Taking It Seriously?

Equal Opportunities Websites

ANTSHE - The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner.
British Federation of Women Graduates - British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) –information and support including access to Postgraduate Scholarships and Grants.
British Association of Women Entrepreneurs British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, encouraging female entrepreneurs
Direct.gov.uk – your rights explained.
The Diversity Group - promoting diversity across the UK, including recruitment events, information, jobs, profiles, news, positive role models and links.
Diversity Now – An organisation that mentors job seekers from diverse backgrounds, and that helps prestigious employers committed to diversity to target and hire candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Equality and Human Rights Commission - working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
Equality Britain - aimed at promoting opportunities for all sections of the community – search for employment and graduate opportunities and courses.
everywoman- training, resources and support services for women in business.
Gay Business Association (GBA) - The voice for Gay and Lesbian business across the UK; focus on providing networking opportunities and training.
Gender Trust - helpline, information sheets and membership
Get Hobsons Equality and Rights - Equality and Rights pages, covering age, disability, ethnicity,gender, religion and sexual orientation.
Grades Promoting graduate careers to all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, religion, age, disability, ethnicity or sexuality.
ILGA - International Lesbian and Gay Association, network of groups working together.
LGBT Jobfair - Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Jobsfair.
Make Your Mark – campaign inspiring young women to have ideas and make it happen.
Number Ten Magazine – digital magazine, advice, interviews, employer profiles and events for female graduates.
Opportunity Now - promoting diversity in the workplace, specifically promoting inclusiveness for women.
Pink's Magazine – digital magazine focusing on graduate employment for LGBT students and graduates.
Stonewall- Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals – including job opportunities.
Times Online Top 50 Women – the top 50companies where women want to work.
Where Women Want to Work - where women want to work and current job vacancies for graduates.
Women and Equality Unit – part of the new Government Equalities Office covering strategy and policy on equality issues.
Women in Business - the Women in Business Support Network
Working Families containing information for working families including employment rights, childcare and flexible working.
Women in Technology - for women wanting to work in technology, jobs from graduate to CIO level.

Other resources in the Careers Library

Get Hobsons Diversity Handbook
Target Jobs Equal Opportunities Guide
AGCAS Handling Discrimination Guide
Stonewall Starting Out Gay and Lesbian Recruitment Guide
Climbing the Corporate Ladder in High Heels
Don't retire, rewire!
Finding a Job after 50
How to Find Work When You're Over 50
Ethnic Britain Directory of Opportunity2008
NATSPEC Colleges Directory 2007-8

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Useful Graduate Websites Prospects.ac.uk – Handling Discrimination – issues and how to deal with them- covering age, disability, ex-offenders, gender, mental health, political and ethical issues, race, refugees and asylum seekers,religion and belief, sexual orientation, social and class issues, transsexual and transgender issues. Targetjobs – Target Jobs webpages on equal opportunities GET – information on equality, covering age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation Real World Magazine – this links to a useful article ‘Diversity – Are Employers Taking It Seriously? Equal Opportunities Websites ANTSHE - The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner. British Federation of Women Graduates - British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) –information and support including access to Postgraduate Scholarships and Grants. British Association of Women Entrepreneurs British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, encouraging female entrepreneurs Direct.gov.uk – your rights explained. The Diversity Group - promoting diversity across the UK, including recruitment events, information, jobs, profiles, news, positive role models and links. Diversity Now – An organisation that mentors job seekers from diverse backgrounds, and that helps prestigious employers committed to diversity to target and hire candidates from diverse backgrounds. Equality and Human Rights Commission - working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. Equality Britain - aimed at promoting opportunities for all sections of the community – search for employment and graduate opportunities and courses. everywoman- training, resources and support services for women in business. Gay Business Association (GBA) - The voice for Gay and Lesbian business across the UK; focus on providing networking opportunities and training. Gender Trust - helpline, information sheets and membership Get Hobsons Equality and Rights - Equality and Rights pages, covering age, disability, ethnicity,gender, religion and sexual orientation. Grades Promoting graduate careers to all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, religion, age, disability, ethnicity or sexuality. ILGA - International Lesbian and Gay Association, network of groups working together. LGBT Jobfair - Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Jobsfair. Make Your Mark – campaign inspiring young women to have ideas and make it happen. Number Ten Magazine – digital magazine, advice, interviews, employer profiles and events for female graduates. Opportunity Now - promoting diversity in the workplace, specifically promoting inclusiveness for women. Pink's Magazine – digital magazine focusing on graduate employment for LGBT students and graduates. Stonewall- Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals – including job opportunities. Times Online Top 50 Women – the top 50companies where women want to work. Where Women Want to Work - where women want to work and current job vacancies for graduates. Women and Equality Unit – part of the new Government Equalities Office covering strategy and policy on equality issues. Women in Business - the Women in Business Support Network Working Families containing information for working families including employment rights, childcare and flexible working. Women in Technology - for women wanting to work in technology, jobs from graduate to CIO level. 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