Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Equality and diversity

EmployAbility

A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting people with all disabilities get into employment. Contains details of graduate opportunities as well as summer internships.

Discrimination in the recruitment process and workplace (targetjobs)

Advice on your rights in the recruitment process.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

This body replaces the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission. Their website provides information on your rights at work or when you are looking for work and how to make a claim.

Equally Ours (formerly Equality and Diversity Forum)

A UKl network of equality and human rights organisations. This website brings together a wide range of equality and human rights information and resources.

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)

Information on equality and diversity for recruitment processes and in the workplace.

University of Aberdeen policy on Equality and Diversity

University of Aberdeen's Equality and Diversity Strategy

Work and disabled people, including support available via Access to Work (gov.uk)

Information on legal rights and sources of support for disabled people, including the Access to Work scheme which can provide support for attending job interviews.

Resources on Age

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding information on equality issues relating to Age.

Resources on Disability Issues

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding information on disability issues.

Resources on Gender and Sexual Orientation

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding information on equality issues relating to Gender and Sexual Orientation.

Resources for Ex-offenders

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for Ex-offenders.

Resources on Mental Health Issues

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding information on equality issues relating to Mental Health.

Resources on Race Issues

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding information on equality issues relating to Race.

Astriid - support for students with long-term conditions

Charity offering support to students with long-term conditions. Support offered includes job-matching, mentoring and help with applications.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Scotland

The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights.

Low Pay Commission

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) was established as a result of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the National Minimum Wage.

DiversityLink

Search for diversity jobs from inclusive employers.

Changing Faces

Leading charity in the UK for people with a visible difference (a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different). Their website provides advice and guidance on job applications and interviews.

Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers rankings (Inclusive Companies)

Ranking of the most inclusive employers in the UK shining a light on best practice across all strands of diversity - age, disability, gender, LGBT, race, faith and religion.

VERCIDA

Search for jobs and internships working with employers who prioritise diversity, inclusion and well-being.

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