1. Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Nursing Trends And Issues Employment Process

2. There are employment opportunities in many hospitals, clinics and other agencies. There are employment opportunities in many hospitals, clinics and other agencies. In journals, newspaper, internet, Deewan, indicate the variety of jobs available. In journals, newspaper, internet, Deewan, indicate the variety of jobs available.

3. Employment process mainly has two parts First: letter for application (cover litter) First: letter for application (cover litter) Second: interview Second: interview

4. First: letter for application (cover litter) The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce your resume.

5. Guidelines of cover letter Be brief, yet concise, courteous, and tactful. Don’t rehash the details, which is your resume. Be brief, yet concise, courteous, and tactful. Don’t rehash the details, which is your resume. Review the essential of good letter writing. Review the essential of good letter writing. Use the good white unlined paper. Use the good white unlined paper. Don’t use letterhead stationary. Don’t use letterhead stationary. Use ink in writing or typing, never in pencil. Use ink in writing or typing, never in pencil.

6. Guidelines of cover letter…cont Use good language (Arabic, English …etc), and correct spelling. Use good language (Arabic, English …etc), and correct spelling. Provide margins in both sides of the paper. Provide margins in both sides of the paper. Close the letter with your signature, the letters R.N is used after the name is business letter in which are necessary for professional indications Close the letter with your signature, the letters R.N is used after the name is business letter in which are necessary for professional indications

7. Guidelines of cover letter…cont Write all letter with the proper psychological approach, consider you are as a receiver. Write all letter with the proper psychological approach, consider you are as a receiver. Ask permission to use a person’s name for reference before you use it. After permission is received a thank you is must. Ask permission to use a person’s name for reference before you use it. After permission is received a thank you is must. Send a photo if requested, pass post size, recent one. Send a photo if requested, pass post size, recent one. Obtain transcript and credentials from your school nursing. Obtain transcript and credentials from your school nursing. Enclose your email, mobile, post address.. this encourage the response more readily. Enclose your email, mobile, post address.. this encourage the response more readily.

8. Cover letter has three paragraphs Paragraph One Paragraph One Provide the reason you are submitting your resume Provide the reason you are submitting your resume Name the position or type of work, which you are applying for Name the position or type of work, which you are applying for Indicate how you know about the post. Indicate how you know about the post. If appropriate, state your academic preparation and how it relates to the job description If appropriate, state your academic preparation and how it relates to the job description

9. Cover letter has three paragraphs Paragraph Two Explain your interest in working for this employer and specific for seeking for this type of work Explain your interest in working for this employer and specific for seeking for this type of work Provide information which demonstrates how your credentials and prior experience relate to the position for which you are applying and fit the needs of the hospital or the agency you are contacting. Provide information which demonstrates how your credentials and prior experience relate to the position for which you are applying and fit the needs of the hospital or the agency you are contacting.

10. Cover letter has three paragraphs Paragraph Three Ask for an interview and you will be in touch. Ask for an interview and you will be in touch. Direct your letter to person who has the power to hire (make certain that you include the person’s name and title). Direct your letter to person who has the power to hire (make certain that you include the person’s name and title). If you learn of a position through an advertisement, tailor your cover letter, so that is refers directly to the requirements stated in the advertisement. If you learn of a position through an advertisement, tailor your cover letter, so that is refers directly to the requirements stated in the advertisement.

11. Sample letter of application

12. 115 Yaseen Street Beach Camp Gaza Strip Mobil 0597123456 April 30, 2014 Khmis Jommaa (your name) Director of Nursing Unit- Ministry of Health Ennaser Street Al Remal Gaza, Gaza Strip

13. Dear Sir (the name of organization director): I am interested in working as a Registered nurse in your OR department. I am a skilled operating room technician with over 10 days of experience to offer you. I have now completed my bachelor degree in nursing (I will take my license by next October). I enclose my resume as a first step I exploring the possibilities of employment in your ministry

14. My most recent experience was working for an orthopedic surgeon. I was responsible for assuring that operating room was set up to facilitate his effective function, acting as s scrub technician, and collaboratively with the operating room staff and preoperative nurse. As a registered nurse with your ministry, I would bring focus on quality and effectiveness problem solving. Furthermore, I work well with others and recognize the value of team work.

15. I will call you in a few days to arrange an interview at a convenient time for you. If you wish to contract me, I can be reached at mobile number listed on my resume. Thank you for your consideration Sincerely yours, Khmis Jommaa Signature Sincerely yours, Khmis Jommaa Signature

16. Another Sample of letter for application

17. 115 Yaseen Street 115 Yaseen Street Beach Camp Beach Camp Gaza Strip Gaza Strip Mobil 0597123456 Mobil 0597123456 April 30, 2009 April 30, 2009 From: Khmis Jommaa (your name) To: Director of Nursing Unit- Ministry of Health Ennaser Street Al Remal Gaza, Gaza Strip `

18. Dear Sir (the name of organization director): I will graduate from IUG- college of nursing In June 2014. As yet, I have not taken the licensing examination. This will be offered in Gaza in October 15, 2014. I will be available for employment as soon as the result of this examination is revived; I anticipate this to be in November 2, 2014.

19. Your advertisement, which appears in Palestine newspaper issued in March 30, 2014 indicates there is a need for staff nurse. I am particularly interested in working in this area because I have friends working there and I have been told what a fine unite you have.

20. I am interested in receiving the following information regarding the position you will have available: job description, personnel policies, philosophy, and objectives of hospital and unit, and an application. Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, Khmis Jommaa Khmis Jommaa

21. Resignation

22. Sample letter of Resignation Ahmed Hosni Rehabilitation department. Gaza - shejaia May 15,2010 Ms. Abbas Khaled, Director of Nursing El Wafa medical Rehabilitation hospital. Gaza strip Gaza - shejaia

23. Dear Ms. Abbas It is with some regret than I notify you of my intent to resign: effective “July 15, 2014”. As you are aware, I have been planning to return to university and continue my education. I have been accepted at the Al Quds University and will be beginning classes this term.

24. Although returning to university means that I can move forward in my career, I recognize that this hospital has provided me with a firm foundation for the future. The support of the experienced staff, the atmosphere that has encouraged me to develop increased skill, and the friendships I developed have all contributed to my professional growth.

25. I wish to thank you and all of the staff for the excellence of the experience I gained here. I wish to thank you and all of the staff for the excellence of the experience I gained here. Sincerely Yours, Ahmed Hosni

26. Another Sample Another Sample 1021 Blair Street Gaza strip - Gaza April 12, 2009 Khdeja Mahmood Director of Nursing Services Shifa Hospital 15 Al Qassam street Gaza strip - Gaza

27. Dear Miss Khdeja Following our conversation of January 18, 2014. I am submitting my letter of resignation. As we discussed. I now feel it is time for me to continue in my educational endeavor. I have applied to and been accepted into the University of Beirut for further graduate study. Following our conversation of January 18, 2014. I am submitting my letter of resignation. As we discussed. I now feel it is time for me to continue in my educational endeavor. I have applied to and been accepted into the University of Beirut for further graduate study.

28. My last day of employment will be August 30,2010. I will have been here a little over one year and would like to request terminal vacation. My last day of employment will be August 30,2010. I will have been here a little over one year and would like to request terminal vacation. It has been a pleasure working here as a first year graduate nurse. I have learned a great deal and feel this knowledge will be profitable to me in further experience.

29. At this time I would like to ask if I might submit your name to be used as reference when desiring further employment. At this time I would like to ask if I might submit your name to be used as reference when desiring further employment. My best wishes to you and staff. My best wishes to you and staff. Sincerely yours, Khdeja Khdeja

30. Thank you