2024 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............................31

Application Letter Model.....................................32 Application Letter Sample...................................33 Thank You Letter Model......................................34 Thank You Letter Sample....................................35 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............36 Healthcare Careers.............................................39 Career Fairs..........................................................42 Strategies for Successful Interviewing...............46 Interview Preparation..........................................47 Traditional Interview Questions..........................48 Behavioral Interview Questions..........................49 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................50 Business Professional Attire...............................52 Business Casual Attire........................................54 Transitioning to the Workplace...........................57 List of HBCU’s......................................................60 Education Careers...............................................61 Evaluating Job Offers...........................................70

ARTICLES

“Why is my Job Search so Difficult?” By: Amy Soricelli........................................................................................................................................ 44 “The Transition from College to Career” By: Simone M. Campbell........................................................................................................................... 51 “Building Resilience: Overcoming Setbacks and Rejection in Your Career Journey” By: Micaela Morris.................................................................................................................................... 56

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