2023 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine CONTENTS

Welcome Letter......................................................1 Career Opportunities.............................................3 Meet Our Contributors...........................................4 Self-Evaluation....................................................... 6 Researching Employers.........................................7 Constructing an Effective Resume.....................10 Action Words........................................................13 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume...................14 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist...15 Video Resumes....................................................16 Chronological Resume Sample...........................17 Poorly Constructed Resume Sample..................18 Functional Resume Limited Work Sample.........20 Electronic and Scannable Resume....................22 Scannable Resume Sample................................23 Networking........................................................... 24 Featured Employers.............................................25 Writing Effective Cover Letters............................30

Application Letter Model.....................................31 Application Letter Sample...................................32 Thank You Letter Model......................................33 Thank You Letter Sample....................................34 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............35 Healthcare Careers.............................................39 Career Fairs..........................................................42 Strategies for Successful Interviewing...............45 Interview Preparation..........................................46 Traditional Interview Questions..........................47 Behavioral Interview Questions..........................48 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................49 Business Professional Attire...............................50 Business Casual Attire........................................52 Transitioning to the Workplace...........................55 List of HBCU’s......................................................60 Education Careers...............................................61 Evaluating Job Offers...........................................72

ARTICLES

“Top 4 Soft Skills You Need Post Graduation” By: Elvis Santos.......................................................................................................................................... 38 “Tips for Landing Your First Job” By: Sean Lynott.......................................................................................................................................... 44 “Start Working Before You Start Working: The Importance of an Internship By: Amy Soricelli........................................................................................................................................ 58

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