Even though we live in the most information-saturated media environment in history, it’s still hard to locate accurate information about writing resumes. Myths can be found everywhere.

I’ve written career blogs and resumes for years, and I’m here to tell you there IS a magic formula to writing bullets. The formula does involve numbers, but there’s more to it than that. Master it, and your resume becomes much more powerful.  I’ll show you how. Let’s go!

Becoming more comfortable in my own skin gave me confidence to start speaking up for the community, wearing rainbow gear I may have felt uncomfortable wearing before, and even doing something as small as putting a rainbow flag on my desk to proudly show off on camera no matter which meeting I was attending. By showing up authentically, others hiding out as “allies” had the courage to do the same.

Remember: Your sexual orientation and gender identity does not hinge on your relationship. It only belongs to you. You get to choose how and when you want to share, especially at work.

A case could be made for traditional employment or self-employment. Making the choice to fully enter your self-employed era is not just about pro-con lists, bottom lines, or health insurance. It’s about what you are willing to risk and what it would mean to you to succeed either way.

Originally, a free lance was a mercenary knight who offered their work to any king or leader who would pay, rather than being tied to one king. The meaning has, obviously, evolved since the early 19th century. Now “freelance” means working for yourself, providing work directly to a client without being employed on that client’s payroll.

A lot of people are working settle jobs.

A settle job can look different for everyone. For some, it’s the stable 9-to-5 that funds the real passion — filmmaking, music, ceramics, competitive birding, whatever keeps the soul alive after hours. What looks like a “traditional career” from the outside might actually just be the thing paying the bills while someone chases their dream of becoming a session guitar player.

And honestly? For some people, that setup f***ing rules. The day job is simply there to support the life they want to live.

But for others, the goal is different. They want to enjoy the thing they spend 40+ hours a week doing. They want work that feels meaningful, sustainable, or even exciting. In an economy where it feels nearly impossible to get any job…how exactly do you move from a settle job to a career you genuinely love?

There’s no one right way to include entrepreneurship on your professional resume for job applications. It will largely depend on how much you freelance—someone with a side-gig selling jewelry on Etsy will have different skills and experience to showcase than someone who has been writing articles for news publications for a decade.

But we’ve got a few tips you can put to good use to make sure you’re capturing all the transferable skills that will make you stand out.

In this post, I’m sharing what it’s really like to move from the corporate world to carving out a career that fits you. We’re talking about understanding your strengths, navigating the challenges of the job market, and figuring out how to build a business that aligns with your values (without burning yourself out in the process).

Spoiler: Trying to do it all on your own? Not the move. Finding your people and creating accountability can make all the difference in turning dreams into action.

Rejection sucks no matter what, but it especially sucks for neuroqueers with rejection sensitive dysphoria, a very common (and awful) component of ADHD. And the most important thing for you to understand is that this isn’t just taking things personally or being overly sensitive. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “…social rejection—even when it’s vague or uncertain—causes similar brain activity to pain.” Literal pain.

You might not be shocked to hear this, but a lot of people hate their jobs. I’m not here to tell you to practice gratitude. I’m not here to make you feel guilty for not liking your job when so many people are struggling to find one. I’m not here to tell you to make more friends at work so you can commiserate together.

I’m here to tell you - you, the queer neurodivergent human reading this - that it’s okay to hate your job.

There’s something to be said for going to the office and seeing your coworkers in person, but some people truly do their best work independently and are an asset to the job as long as they can work in their ideal environment. And maybe that ideal environment is home in your jammies petting your dog while you work.

Practice a little. Make your cheat sheet. Drink something wet. Move your meatsuit. Go to the bathroom like the responsible adult you technically are.

The Colorful Futures job database is a wealth of information—but we understand it looks overwhelming at first. Don’t panic! We’ll help you navigate it to find your ideal job boards.

Getting support from your campus career center often correlates with more strategic applications and interviews. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that 81.1% of students who received job offers before graduation received support from their career center.

College is the hard part. The resume is just the evidence folder. You showed up. You tried things. You learned things. You can explain what you did without lying (mostly). That’s enough to get you to the next step.

TL;DR: Because our brains don’t go like that.

Our human brains keep us safe by prioritizing three things: Seek pleasure, avoid pain, conserve energy. Job searching takes a lot of energy and can be painful, so your brain doesn’t prioritize it.

Despite everything trying to tear us down in 2025, this small neurodivergent and queer-owned company had our biggest year yet. We served more clients, launched more workshops, and stayed loud about who we are. Here's our year wrapped—the numbers, the podcast wins, and the 'take that, fascists' energy that kept us going.

The RTO era is here, and so is the chaos of business casual. If you’re a sensory-sensitive, NeuroQueer office babe trying to survive fluorescent lighting, confusing dress codes, and jeans that feel like medieval torture—this guide breaks down how to build a wardrobe that feels good, looks sharp, and supports your brain and your body.

Technical interviews can feel like live-coded nightmares—especially for neurodivergent brains. Instead of forcing confidence or memorizing generic tips, this guide offers playful, realistic approaches to managing nerves, shifting your mindset, and bringing your whole, brilliant self to the interview.

Tired of writing the same bland cover letter as everyone else? Learn how to write a cover letter that actually sounds like you. From creative formatting to storytelling that shows off your personality, here’s how to stand out and make hiring managers remember your name.

Personality assessments might look like harmless hiring tools, but in reality, they often leave out nuance and reinforce bias, especially against neurodivergent candidates. Just like mental health questionnaires can misrepresent someone in crisis, personality tests can misjudge talent by focusing on “fit” instead of skill. It’s time to rethink how these assessments shape hiring decisions.