2019 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

CONTENTS

Welcome Letter...................................................... 1 Meet Our Contributors........................................... 4 Career Opportunities............................................. 8 List of HBCU’s...................................................... 10 Self-Evaluation.....................................................11 Researching Employers.......................................12 Featured Employers............................................. 21 Constructing an Effective Resume..................... 27 Action Words........................................................30 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume................... 31 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist...32 Video Resumes....................................................33 Chronological Resume Sample........................... 47 Poorly Constructed Resume Sample..................48 Functional Resume Limited Work Sample.........50 Electronic and Scannable Resume....................52 Scannable Resume Sample................................53

Networking...........................................................60 Writing Effective Cover Letters............................ 61 Application Letter Model.....................................62 Application Letter Sample...................................63 Thank You Letter Model......................................64 Thank You Letter Sample....................................65 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............69 Career Fairs.......................................................... 74 Strategies for Successful Interviewing............... 76 Interview Preparation.......................................... 77 Traditional Interview Questions..........................78 Behavioral Interview Questions..........................79 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................80 Business Professional Attire............................... 81 Business Casual Attire........................................83 Evaluating Job Offers...........................................85 Transitioning to the Workplace...........................86

ARTICLES

“The Four Tenets of a Fulfilled, impactful Career” By: Dr. Michael Ammons........................................................................................................................... 19 “It’s in You” By: Micaela Morris.................................................................................................................................... 34 “3 Tips to Help Land Your First Job” By: Dr. Michael Ammons........................................................................................................................... 54

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