© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Preparing for the Job Search Invest time and effort Develop positive attitude Understand what you have to offer –Employers look for pleasant, enthusiastic, likeable employees

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question True or False: –Job search professionals recommend that at least 20 hours per week should be devoted to the job search. Once you have decided on your answer Click the Forward button to advance.

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer True Job search professionals recommend at least 20 hours per week for job searching –Some even suggest up to 40 hours

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Preparing for the Job Search Employers want employees who can: –Communicate –Solve problems –Work as effective team member

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Preparing for the Job Search Important employment characteristics: –Integrity –Responsibility –Dependability –Organization –Consideration –Willingness to learn

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Preparing for the Job Search Project professional image –Handle incoming calls professionally –If on social networking site, be sure to present self professionally –Maintain professional physical appearance during all contacts with potential employers

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Finding Job Leads Networking –Tell everyone you are looking for a job –Contact health care professionals Ask questions about field –Internet Mailing lists Newsgroups Web forms

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Finding Job Leads Clinical experience –E.g., externship, internship, fieldwork –Do not expect a job, but perform your best –Jobs sometimes offered or created for good students –May serve as reference for another employer

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Finding Job Leads Advertisements for job openings –Newspapers –Professional journals –Websites of employers, professional organizations, and job sites Telephone joblines –Taped announcements

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question If a job posting asks that applicants fax their resumes, it is best to _____. A. your resume because it is easier than faxing B.Mail your resume because it will look better than documents coming out of a fax machine C.Arrange to fax your resume as quickly as possible Once you have decided on your answer Click the Forward button to advance.

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer C. Arrange to fax your resume as quickly as possible Follow employer’s instructions and fax resume

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Written summary of professional qualifications Must accurately represent skills Include personal traits Avoid canned resumes Know exactly what it says

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Heading –Name –Current contact information Objective –Job goal

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Qualifications –Optional section –Highlight skills that directly relate to job

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Education –List schools Starting with most recent –May include grades, honors, and awards –Include special training related to job –May include courses taken or summary of health care program

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question True or False: –You should only include your grades on your resume if you received all A’s or their equivalent. Once you have decided on your answer Click the Forward button to advance.

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer False Appropriate to include grades if 3.0 (B’s) or higher

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Licenses and certifications –Include, if applicable –Omit if included in another section E.g., education

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Work experience –May be called employment history –List previous jobs Starting with most recent –Use active verbs to describe accomplishments –May list clinical experience here or in education section Indicate it was unpaid and part of training

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Special skills –Optional section –List any skills related to job not included in other sections

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Awards and honors –Optional section –Do not repeat items if listed in education or work experience section Community service or volunteer work –Optional section –Explain activities

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Memberships –Optional section –Include professional organizations, offices held, etc. –Include community organizations as they relate to job

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Content Hobbies and interests –Optional section –Include if they relate to job or demonstrate skills or desirable characteristics

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Guidelines Accurate –Perfect spelling and grammar –Correct contact information Conservative –No fancy fonts –White, very light gray, or beige paper

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resume Guidelines Inappropriate information omitted –Why left previous job, if applicable –Salary information –Disability Properly spaced –Double-space between sections

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Current Resume Trends Omit “References available on request” –List references on separate piece of paper Internet posting –Some employers have online “fill-in” resume forms

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Current Resume Trends Electronic scanning –Employers enter resumes into computerized data bank –Key words matched with job descriptions –Revise printed resume Remove special features –E.g., bolding –Avoid folding and staples

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Good Cover Letters Word processed or typed Perfect grammar and spelling Same paper as resume Individualized letters Limited to one page Standard business letter format used