You can share information regarding your pronouns and name in whichever way feels the most comfortable to you. Some general options are to add your pronouns and name to your email signature as well as your resume. You can also meet with your supervisor to co-create a communication plan.

Some things to remember:

• Be your own advocate and connect with allies in your workplace to support you.
• Make it known that your pronouns and name are not just “preferences”
• Remember that you have multiple avenues that you can use to share your name and pronouns, such as your resume, cover letter, email sign off. 
• Be confident in who you are, whether or not you decide to share your pronouns and name with others.

You can use your preferred or chosen name on your resume and on the application form. However, you will have to provide your legal name to your employer to set up payroll and your employment profile, so it will be important to differentiate between the organization’s administrating internal processes and your introduction to the team. Your employer may require documentation with your legal name on it, such as identification and social insurance number. But in day-to-day practice with the team, you will be able to use your preferred or chosen name. 

For more information, see UBC’s Resources for LGBTQ+Students.