How can LGBTQ people find jobs in the IT sector in India?

If you identify yourself as part of the LGBTQI+ community, you may be looking for a job in an inclusive IT company. Nowadays, many IT MNCs and Indian corporates have inclusive policies supporting LGBTQ people. Currently, awareness among the general public is less, but IT corporates in India are trying to be inclusive for a better brand reputation and be more responsible towards society.

This becomes a positive point for this community as job descriptions are improving and inclusive. Now, HRs accept resumes and may even give preference as they have to increase their “Inclusion Quotient”.

List of IT MNCs which hire Transgenders, Gays, Lesbians and other LGBTQI+ people proudly in India

Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, Publicis Sapient, Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft are some of the few names which hire LGBTQI people through their communities, job fairs and maybe even internship.

I have a clear idea about Publicis Sapient as I am working here for some years now. They have been very active in ensuring that all employees should have a basic understanding of “Unconscious Bias” and “Gender spectrum”. Last year during Pride month, many leaders and senior managers even supported the cause by declaring their pronouns. These may be small initiatives, but I think it is the first step in recognizing that all people are welcome. You can also read Publicis Sapient reviews to get a gist of what the work culture and environment feel like here.

List of Recruitment Agencies working for LGBTQI and transgender employment in India

1.     QueerLancers: Website: https://www.queerlancers.in/

2.     myAvtar: It is providing job opportunities for people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ. Website: https://www.myavtar.com

3.     PeriFerry: It is an NGO which provides education, internship opportunities and employment in IT corporates. Website: https://www.periferry.com

4.     Equiv: It is similar to myAvtar as it offers job opportunities for Women, LGBTQIA, Persons with disability and Veterans. Website: https://equiv.in

5.     Vividhataa: Similar to myAvtar and Equiv. Website: https://www.vividhataa.com/

6.     Pride Circle: Similar to myAvtar and Equiv but a much bigger recruitment agency. Website: https://www.facebook.com/LetUsAllRise

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