2018 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

CONTENTS

Welcome Letter...................................................... 1 Meet Our Contributors........................................... 4 List of HBCU’s........................................................ 7 Career Opportunities............................................. 8 Self-Evaluation..................................................... 10 Researching Employers.......................................15 Networking...........................................................18 Featured Employers.............................................19 Constructing an Effective Resume..................... 24 Action Words........................................................ 27 10 Tips to a Great Looking Resume...................28 Common Resume Mistakes/Resume Checklist...29 Video Resumes....................................................30 Poorly Constructed Resume Sample..................44 Functional Resume Limited Work Sample.........46 Chronological Resume Sample...........................48 Electronic and Scannable Resume....................49

Scannable Resume Sample................................50 Writing Effective Cover Letters............................59 Application Letter Model.....................................60 Application Letter Sample................................... 61 Thank You Letter Model......................................62 Thank You Letter Sample....................................63 How to Conduct an Online Job Search...............64 Strategies for Successful Interviewing............... 74 Interview Preparation..........................................75 Traditional Interview Questions.......................... 76 Behavioral Interview Questions.......................... 77 Questions to Ask the Interviewer........................78 Career Fairs..........................................................79 Business Professional Attire............................... 81 Business Casual Attire........................................83 Evaluating Job Offers........................................... 87 Transitioning to the Workplace...........................88

ARTICLES

“The Ultimate Cover Letter Tool Kit” By: Alexandra Arrington............................................................................................................................ 51 “Easily-Applied Practices to “Rock” Your Career” By: Dr. Michael Ammons........................................................................................................................... 55 “How to Restore Your Confidence Account” By: Micaela Morris.................................................................................................................................... 57

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