2016-2017 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

CONTENTS

Welcome Letter...................................................... 1 Meet Our Contributors........................................... 4 Career Opportunities............................................. 6 Self-Evaluation.....................................................33 Researching Employers.......................................34 Featured Employers.............................................39 Networking...........................................................46 Constructing an Effective Resume..................... 47 Action Words........................................................50 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume................... 51 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist...52 Electronic and Scannable Resume....................53 Scannable Resume Sample................................54 Video Resumes.................................................... 57 Chronological Resume Sample...........................58 List of HBCU’s......................................................59 Poorly Constructed Resume Sample..................60

Functional Resume Limited Work Sample.........62 Writing Effective Cover Letters............................64 Application Letter Model.....................................65 Application Letter Sample...................................66 Thank You Letter Model......................................67 Thank You Letter Sample....................................68 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............73 Career Fairs..........................................................82 Business Professional Attire...............................84 Business Casual Attire........................................86 Strategies for Successful Interviewing...............88 Interview Preparation..........................................89 Traditional Interview Questions..........................90 Behavioral Interview Questions.......................... 91 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................92 Evaluating Job Offers...........................................95 Transitioning to the Workplace.........................100

ARTICLES

“Start with the End in Mind “ By: Helene Cameron. ................................................................................................................................ 13 “Every Story Matters” By: Roneshia Clark Evans........................................................................................................................... 31 “What Are Employers Looking For?” By: Claire Houseknecht............................................................................................................................. 37

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