2017 HBCU Careers Magazine

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HBCU Careers Magazine
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Where do I find information about employers?
Below are just a few resources for finding the
information you need. Consult your Career Services
Office for additional resources.
1. HBCU Careers Magazine
Your HBCU Careers Magazine is an excellent
resource to locate information about
organizations that are actively seeking to hire
recent college graduates. For a list of all of the
organizations that have available positions, refer
to page 6. Take time to carefully review the
career opportunities that these organizations
have placed. They typically include general
information about the position, the employer’s
web address, and how to apply for the position.
You can also link directly to each employer’s
website, find additional information about
an employer and submit your resume to job
postings by visiting
2. Internet Resources
• The Employer’s Website is typically a great place
to find general information about a company
as well as career opportunities. Many times an
employer’s website has a special section devoted
solely to career opportunities.
• Job Search Assistance Websites such as
contain valuable information
about employers and also provide you with
an option to post your resume online, search
through available job opportunities, and link to
the employer’s website.
• IndustryWebsites. It is helpful to have an overall
“big picture” view of the field or industry you are
interested in. For instance, if you are interested
in Pharmaceutical Sales, you may wish to do
some general research on the industry to find
out the average entry-level salary, employment
outlook, required training, trends, etc. Below
are some websites that may be helpful:
» » Occupational Outlook Handbook from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov/ooh
» » U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop:
» »
• Grad School Websites. If your next step is grad
school, you may wish to visit these sites:
» »
» »
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3. Trade Associations
Almost every type of field or industry that exists
has a trade association affiliation. Find trade
associations that match your career interests and
then contact them to find out how you can obtain
information such as journals, informational
briefs and membership directories. Some trade
associations even publish job listings or have
resume referral services. In some cases you may
need to be a member of a trade association in
order to take advantage of their services and
receive their information. If this is the case, see if
they offer student memberships at a discounted
rate.
What do I need to look for when conducting research
on an employer?
• Name, age and location(s)
• Product lines and/or services
• Parent company and/or subsidiaries
• General financial picture of organization such as
recent mergers, acquisitions, stock picture, etc.
• Recent events related to the company that have
been “in the news”
• Major competitors and positioning in the market
• Company history
• Company mission statement
• Career opportunities
• Application procedures/deadline for application