Download or read book The African-American Job Search written by Marc Sanders and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-01-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African-American Job Search will help minority job seekers find great jobs. Whether you are a college graduate or a seasoned professional looking to change careers, you can benefit from this book.You will learn how to: Understand race in the workplace, what diversity means in America and, if black and female, what special challenges you face. Assess your skills and interests and develop a career plan. Utilize the Internet, especially black career Web sites, scan black periodicals to find jobs, and use ListServes, black college career services, and black professional and business associations. Research occupations and match them to your skills and personality. Prepare a professional résumé/cover letter and post on the Internet. Network, use the Minorities' Job Bank, find companies that have excellent minority hiring track records, and use affirmative action to your advantage. Explore job opportunities in non-profit organizations, with local, state and federal governments, on cruise ships, in the field of education, and more. Find jobs in security and counter-terrorism. Conduct yourself in an interview and negotiate salary.