It’s important to focus on your skills, experience, and qualifications in interviews and on your resume. If you feel discussing your LGBTQ+ identity is relevant, like highlighting resilience or advocating for diversity, frame it in a constructive way. Share how it shaped your leadership, adaptability, or efforts to foster inclusivity, but keep the focus on how it made you stronger professionally.

It’s generally not advisable to mention past experiences of discrimination during job interviews or on your resume. Focus instead on your qualifications, skills, and how you can contribute to the company. If addressing workplace culture or diversity is important to you, you could ask about the company’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion during the interview. This approach allows you to gauge their commitment to a supportive environment without discussing personal past negative experiences.