The HBCU Staff Career Newsletter
Monthly Career Newsletter for HBCU Staff - November/December 2009 - Vol 1 # 9 aa male 
 
In this issue:
 
- Holiday Greetings & HBCU Job Openings!
- Career Articles for HBCU professionals
- HR Buzz on Holiday Stress
- New Resource for HBCU staff and students - TheHBCUCareerCenter 
- Discount Code 2 FREE job postings at TheHBCUCareerCenter (Expires 1/15/10)
- How to Get involved in your own Professional Development
Greetings HBCU Colleagues! 
 
The fall semester is almost over and you, like the rest of us, are ready for the upcoming holiday break.  As educators, this time of year, we start thinking about the other 3 R's - Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation!  
 
Although this semester has been a difficult one, we should be grateful for meaningful employment during these challenging economic times.  Take some time this holiday season to pay your gratitude forward and think about your professional goals for 2010.  Encourage our students to do the same.  
   
At this time of year, I really want to thank the hundreds of you who continue to share this free newsletter or the job board at TheHBCUCareerCenter with your HBCU colleagues. 
 
Best for a Blessed Holiday and a Productive 2010!
Marcie @ TheHBCUCareerCenter 
 
PS - Share the Discount code below for 2 FREE job postings with your HR Department. 
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7 Career & Job Search Articles!

HR Buzz on Holiday Stress! 

christmas Did you know that employee stress levels tend to go higher during the holidays? 
 
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 40% of workers report their job is "very or extremely stressful."; and this is before the holidays arrive.  
 
In a poll of 600 full-time employees, Accenture's HR Services found that 66% of the respondents reported additional stress at work during the holidays.  What can you do to manage your stress level this holiday?  Meet with old friends, call up family, collaborate to finish projects, listen to music, take baths, ask for help and say "No" if you can't make a deadline and keep in mind others are stressed out too!

New Resource - TheHBCUCareerCenter.com

thcc logoThe HBCU Career Center supports the professional development of HBCU students, staff and the communities they ultimately mean serve. The goal of the site is to help HBCU's find, recruit, hire and retain the best staff capabale of transforming students into successful new professionals. The website offers:
- Weekly insight on career, HR, employment and workplace issues
- Links to resources for HBCU staff and students
- Job board for HR departments to post job announcements and develop a database of HBCU related employment opportunities.

How can HBCU Staff Can Collaborate!

 
HBCU professionals do a lot of quality work to meet the needs of their students, employers, university and other community stakeholders.   We can continue to collaborate to share our knowledge and resources as we prepare our students for amazing careers and expand our own professional horizons.
 
Join a new LinkedIn Group!
TheHBCUCareerCenter LinkedIn group is moderated by us.  We welcome current or retired HBCU employees to join discussions and share best practices.  Don't have an account? Create one in a few minutes at LinkedIn.
  
Online Seminar Presenters 
Do you have an idea or a best practice that has been very successful for your HBCU campus bring staff together?  Email us if you would you be willing to share your ideas with other HBCU campuses in a 45 to 60-minute session?  
 
Guest Writers Welcome
If you would like to share career planning or human resources insight with other HBCU professionals, write a guest post for The HBCU Career Center newsletter or career site.  Email us. 
 
Share Job Postings  
The number of our readers has grown every month since we launched this newsletter 9 months ago.  Post job opportunities here by selecting "Post Jobs".  Give your postings extra exposure through our promotion via LinkedIn and Twitter.
 
Please send us your input for the January 2010 issue and continue to share our newsletter with HBCU colleagues.  Encourage students to get weekly career updates from TheHBCUCareerCenter.com.  (Add our link to any page on your website where students seek career and job search support or feel free to use any content as long as link is included).
 
Regards, 
The HBCU Career Center
Contact us at thehbcucareercenter@yahoo.com
2 FREE Job Postings!!
Use Discount Code - HBCU0110 
 

Offer Expires: January 31, 2010 (Each coupon can be used two (2) times from the same HBCU)