You made it through four years and are nearing the end of the tunnel – now what? Figuring out how to choose a career can be just as challenging – if not more so – than picking a college major or deciding to go to college in the first place. With so many options, it’s easy to stumble and end up pursuing something that later turns out to be a bad fit. Let HBCU Lifestyle help with articles profiling career paths both new and tried and true.
There are literally thousands of options available to today’s graduates – many more than years past. They range from the traditional – a realtor, attorney or even stock broker – to the unique: Careers such as actuary or polygraph examiner are growing in popularity. Learning not only about the primary duties of a career but reading about the day-to-day routine can help tremendously as you struggle with how to choose a career.
Check out some of the careers below and come back often for updates on unique career paths. Maybe one will be perfect for you.
One of the best ways to gain career exposure, learn hands-on skills, and get a head start on your resume is by taking advantage of internships. Be smart and formulate a plan with these internship tips.
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Logistician jobs are expected to soar 21.9 percent by 2022. If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, curious about this career, here’s what you need to know. Logistics Education Logistics careers don’t really require extensive education, but you’ll need an associate’s degree at least. This is fine, since you can hop online and find an
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Hash tags, tweets, sharing posts and blogging promote products and services instantaneously. Historically Black College and University graduates continue to use their collegiate experience, network and social media—while building net worth. They have extended their marketing beyond print media by using platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Linked In. “The HBCU love is real on
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The Organization of Black Screenwriters (OBS) started in 1986 assists writers in creating scripts/screenplays for television and films helping them present their work within the entertainment industry. Due to their great efforts and continued growth, OBS have developed a powerful network which includes the Writers Guild of America, producers, directors, studios, and many agents. Currently,
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Many Americans dream of entrepreneurship. To be your own boss, make your own hours, and reap all the rewards of your hard work for yourself and your family — that’s the American Dream. But U.S. Census data indicates that only 48.8 percent of new small businesses started between 1977 and 2000 lasted five years. Of
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Summer is a great time to intern. With classes out of the way, you can fully commit to an internship and prepare yourself for the coming year. Not only do you step ahead of the students who decide to spend their holidays slacking off, you get ready to jump back into the hard work that
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Ever dreamed of working for a major magazine? If yes, then there is no better time to break into the industry than in college with an internship. Not only will it give you a chance to meet the people behind the scenes but also learn the pros and cons of the industry, and decide if
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If you are a student looking for social media internship, you are on the right page. Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), New York is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive intern for fall 2014 and spring 2015. Founded in 2007, HFR is an Influential Arts and Entertainment organization that engages audiences and aligns brand partners with emerging
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