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5 Job Search Skills for New College Graduates
Published on 2011-04-27 06:25:00
If you, or someone you know is graduating from an HBCU this year, it pays to understand these 5 job search skills for new college graduates. 1. Honest Self Evaluation - You have to understand your skills, values, interests, abilities and personality
Guidelines for Writing Resume Objective Statements
Published on 2011-04-26 06:14:00
Did you know that one of the most important parts of your resume is the top 30%?Since this is what recruiters see first, it is important that the resume objective statement help to focus the recruiters' attention on what you have to offer. Here are a
3 Types of Job Interviews Recruiters Use
Published on 2011-03-14 04:07:00
If you are searching for internships or a job this summer, you should at least know what to expect from these 3 types of job interviews that recruiters use to hire college students.Type of Interview # 1 - Group InterviewYou may meet with two or more
The Easy 3-Step Job Search Strategy
Published on 2011-03-10 04:28:00
Whether you are looking for an internship or this summer, looking for a part-time job in school or getting ready to launch a career after graduation, this easy 3-step job search strategy will make you more competitive.Lots of students wander aimlessl
Internships at SCA and US Fish & Wildlife Services
Published on 2011-03-06 13:54:00
Attention HBCU Students and Administrators the Student Conservation Association (SCA) has internships with the US Fish & Wildlife Services. Preference is for 1st and 2nd years students but will accept others as needed.SCA and the US Fish and Wild
Career Search Strategy Tool - Informational Interviews
Published on 2011-02-24 01:02:00
Do you want to find out more about a specific career? One way to do that is interview people who already work in the occupation. This type of interview is called an informational interview. Print this list of questions to ask in your informational
Build Your Career on Real Work Experience
Published on 2011-02-18 00:21:00
Steven Smith, host of the Steven A. Smith Show on Fox Sports Radio Network and Journalism graduate from Winston-Salem State University, shared some career insights with HBCU students on the value of getting real work experience in college.Smith said
Have Questions about a Future Career?
Published on 2011-02-09 23:54:00
One career tool every HBCU student should bookmark is ONET Online, supported by the US Department of Labor. These 3 ONET Online features can help college students answer questions about a future career.Research industries that are growing Use the Fin
How to Finance Study Abroad
Published on 2011-02-07 04:16:00
Have you heard that 11 North Carolina HBCU's have partnered to create a study abroad consortium? Dr. Jenkins, President of Livingstone College, the lead of the consortium, said at the signing event, "North Carolina HBCUs have boldly taken the lead
The Secret to Getting that First Job
Published on 2011-02-02 23:23:00
The Class of 2011 is getting ready to receive their diplomas. Many are starting to ask their career centers for the secret to getting that first job after graduation. The September 2010 issue of Black Collegian has a great article by Walter Vertreace
Countdown to Graduation articles for HBCU Seniors
Published on 2011-01-31 19:20:00
Check out the latest issue of the HBCU Career Center newsletter. There are a few articles for students.**************** Use KEYWORDS and ZIP CODE to search for Jobs and Internships!
10 Resolutions for College Grads Seeking Careers
Published on 2011-01-30 00:57:00
Did you know that even though the unemployment rate is 9.4%, there are still more than 3 million job openings to be filled? Don't take my word for it. Here is what the Bureau of Labor Statistics says in the latest numbers:Latest Job Openings Level: 3
Employers are at it Again...
Published on 2011-01-26 23:55:00
They are telling us what they look for in new college graduates. For those students who say - "I don't know what they will ask about in the interview so I can't prepare". Now you know. Every year the National Association of Colleges and Employers su
Funding your HBCU College Experience
Published on 2011-01-23 23:57:00
Most HBCU students and parents continue to worry about about funding the HBCU college experience. In addition to completing the FAFSA this year, students should consider exploring the following:- Scholarships. Do not just rely on your school for sch
3 out of 4 Employers Will Look at GPA for Class of 2011
Published on 2011-01-04 06:32:00
GPA's have always been important to college students. It is how the academic community measure success and honors at graduation. It is how financial aid offices measure satisfactory progress for eligibility and even impacts whether the NCAA will le
Resources for HBCU students
Published on 2010-12-30 09:28:00
Career FairsSome HBCU colleges are hosting career fairs in 2011! Go to to see if you can find one on your campus. Interested in a particular corporation that will be visiting a neighboring HBCU college? Get in touch and see if you can attend their f
HBCU Connect Links you to HBCU Career Fairs
Published on 2010-12-20 05:41:00
One of the important strategies that colleges use to connect their students with employers is to host career fairs. HBCU Connect.com has compiled their annual roster of spring 2011 career fairs on HBCU college campuses. The list is here. Find out
Campus Jobs are Real Jobs Too!
Published on 2010-12-15 23:40:00
Working through college is a reality for most HBCU college students. If you are lucky enough to land one of the jobs on campus, I encourage you to take your work seriously. Campus jobs are real jobs too. Campus jobs are legitimate opportunities to ga
Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow - Nestle USA
Published on 2010-12-13 06:53:00
Deadline Extended to Jan. 7th Apply Now!Nestlé USA Leadership SymposiumFor Diverse Leaders of TomorrowApril 13 – 17, 2011ATTENTION STUDENTS! Develop the skills to become a successful global business leader.The Nestlé USA Leadership Symposium for
Is your 30-Second Introduction a Conversation Starter or Killer?
Published on 2010-12-08 23:31:00
Mention the term "networking" and all students today are probably going to think about online social networking. Well guess what? all networking doesn't happen online. So you are at a networking event and meeting new people. You walk up to someone yo
Summer 2011 Delegations to Bosnia and Rwanda
Published on 2010-12-05 23:29:00
Global Youth Connect Human Rights Delegations are travelling to Bosnia and Rwanda for Summer 2011. The early application deadlines are December 3rd (Bosnia) andDecember 10th (Rwanda), as per the original announcement, which isalso forwarded below.The
3 Tips for Successful Telephone Interviews
Published on 2010-12-02 23:13:00
HBCU college students must get comfortable with this type of interview. In tough economic times recruiters are lowering costs and spending a lot of time screening applicants over the telephone. With the telephone interview, where you cannot see the i
Media Internships Deadline is December 31, 2010
Published on 2010-11-30 18:44:00
Each year the T. Howard Foundation welcomes future media industry leaders into the T. Howard Foundation family. This amazing opportunity to intern with a major media company has over 100 program alumni launch media careers.Partners include companies
10 Rules for Career Success from Folarin Longe
Published on 2010-11-28 23:49:00
Folarin Longe, founder of Human Edge Limited, a human resources consulting and staffing services firm based in Lagos, Nigeria developed this list of 10 Rules of Success.Your goal should be to apply Longe's 10 rules of success, to your own career. It
Technology Positions at JP MorganChase
Published on 2010-11-17 23:45:00
If you are interested in full-time career opportunities in Technology at JPMorganChase you are invited to apply for the Technology Analyst Development Program.NOTE: Undergraduate Students Graduating in December 2010 or January/May/June 2011 are eligi