This presentation explores how LGBTQIA+ college students utilize social media affordances for identity disclosure in relation to professional development and job searches. It highlights the challenges and opportunities faced when managing online identities as they transition from “closet to career.”
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the role of social media affordances in influencing LGBTQIA+ identity disclosure online.
Develop strategies to help LGBTQIA+ students leverage social media affordances to balance identity disclosure and job search efforts.
Implement inclusive practices as employers and allies to empower LGBTQIA+ students to disclose their identities authentically while navigating professional spaces like LinkedIn.
