The term "transgendered" is often
used to describe people who find that the gender they were assigned
at birth is not one that fits with their gender identity. The term
"transgendered" can include transsexual people, crossdressers and
transvestites. Transgendered individuals are often grouped together
with gays, lesbians and bisexuals under the incorrect assumption
that sexual orientation is the common link.
These pages aim to explore the very
specific issues transgendered students and graduates will face in
developing their career and has been designed to help you improve
your career planning, market yourself more effectively, tackle
issues around disclosing your gender identity, identify supportive
employers and handle possible discrimination.