2022 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.....................20 Action Words........................................................23 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume................... 24 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist...25 Education Careers............................................... 27 Video Resumes....................................................38 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 “Welcome to Your M.B.S. (Mind, Body, Spirit)” the Most Important Plan to Follow By: Amy Soricelli........................................................................................................................................ 52 “How to Create a 30/60/90 Plan for Your First Job” By: Sean Lynott, MBA................................................................................................................................ 64 “Zig Zag Theorem: The 3 Moves of Career Advancement” By: Mike Ammons, Ed. D........................................................................................................................... 74 “A Healthy Mind Is Your Greatest Asset” By: Simone Campbell................................................................................................................................ 76 “The Language of Professionalism Begins in College” By: Elvis Santos.......................................................................................................................................... 78

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