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Black Collegian Career Center
21st Century Career Advice for College Seniors
by Dr. Ernestine Montogomery
As
the new century progresses, job seekers must learn to write electronic
resumes. The electronic version of
an Internet resume is designed
for resume management systems and automated databases that are used by
employers, employment agencies, search firms, and employment Web sites. Job
seekers must learn new skills especially in the computer area. Do
everything you can to learn about and make use of new technologies. Take
advantage of any special training programs on new equipment and software. You
should take both credit and non-credit courses in order to update your
technological skills.
During
the next era, job seekers must think of themselves as entrepreneurs.
Develop skills that can be offered to the workplace and know how to articulate
them. In any work that the job seeker obtains, volunteer to take part in any
team effort/project designed to enhance workplace productivity or initiative to
explore new approaches to getting the work done.
Develop good interpersonal skills and know how to work as a member of or
leader of
a team. Show a genuine interest in
others and be supportive of them.
Dr. Ernestine Montgomery is the director of the Career Services Office at the University of New Orleans.
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