2021 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

CONTENTS

Welcome Letter...................................................... 1 Career Opportunities............................................. 3 Meet Our Contributors........................................... 4 List of HBCU’s........................................................ 6 Self-Evaluation....................................................... 7 Researching Employers......................................... 8 Healthcare Careers. ............................................11 Featured Employers.............................................15 Constructing an Effective Resume.....................22 Action Words........................................................25 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume...................26 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist... 27 Video Resumes....................................................28 Education Careers...............................................29 Chronological Resume Sample...........................39 Poorly Constructed Resume Sample..................40 Functional Resume Limited Work Sample.........42 Electronic and Scannable Resume. ...................44

Scannable Resume Sample................................45 Networking...........................................................46 Writing Effective Cover Letters............................ 47 Application Letter Model.....................................48 Application Letter Sample...................................49 Thank You Letter Model. .....................................50 Thank You Letter Sample.................................... 51 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............54 Career Fairs.......................................................... 57 Strategies for Successful Interviewing...............59 Interview Preparation..........................................60 Traditional Interview Questions. ......................... 61 Behavioral Interview Questions..........................62 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................63 Business Professional Attire...............................66 Business Casual Attire. .......................................68 Evaluating Job Offers...........................................70 Transitioning to the Workplace........................... 71

ARTICLES

“The Word for the 2021 Job Search is “Fearless” By: Amy Soricelli........................................................................................................................................ 52 “Nailing the Interview” By: Sean Lynott, MBA, CDR. ...................................................................................................................... 64 “The New 9 to 5” By: Mike Ammons, Ed. D........................................................................................................................... 74

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