1. Employability Skills PP4
1.01 Job Seeking and Job Keeping

2. Job Seeking Explore job sources Identify places of employment Complete
cover letter
resume
application
interview

3. Job Seeking Explore job sources
Newspaper ads
Friends and relatives
Job fairs
School counselors
Employment agencies
Internet

4. Job Seeking Identify places of employment
Hospital
Private clinic
Home health agency
Traveling agency
School/University

5. Job Seeking
Complete:
Cover Letter
Resume’
Application
Interview

6. Job Seeking Cover Letter Letter of introduction
Usually accompanied by other employment documents

7. Cover Letter Include: Typed on good quality paper
Use correct spelling and grammar
Include:
purpose of the letter
interest in the position
qualifications for position
contact information

8. L E T R O F A P I C N

9. Resume’ Documents background and skills
Format varies, find a style that fits you.
One page sufficient

10. Resume’ Guidelines To include: skills accomplishments
personal identifying
information
career objective
Education
skills
accomplishments
work experience
references

12. Application
Form or collection of forms provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment

13. Application Guidelines
Read the directions before you write
Print neatly or type
Use correct spelling and punctuation

14. Application Guidelines
Use a black pen
Fill out each item neatly and completely
Be sure all information is correct and truthful
Proofread

15. Preparing for a Job Interview
Bring necessary information
Research the company/job so you’ll show knowledge of the position you seek.
Be sure you know the date and time of the interview, and the person’s name you’ll interview with.

16. Interview
Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed

17. Interview Guidelines Necessary information Social Security number
References & contact information
Dress appropriately
Be prepared for questions
Understand interview do’s and don'ts

18. Dress appropriately! A dark suit is usually a good idea.
Wear conservative makeup, hair, nails
Be sure your teeth are clean, wear antiperspirant.
Arrive minutes early.

19. Interview Guidelines Do: be on time – even early
be prepared for difficult questions
ask questions about the position/facility
send a follow up “Thank You” note

20. Interview Guidelines Don’t: answer discriminatory questions
take a cell phone into the interview
chew gum during interview

21. Job Keeping Professional Attributes Report to work on time
Be prepared to work when you arrive
Promote a positive attitude
Be efficient and willing to learn
Practice teamwork

22. Professional Development
Purpose:
Commitment to profession
Leadership
Life long learning
Research
Scope of practice guidelines

23. Professional Development
Professional development is
achieved through:
Continuing education courses
Mentors
Professional journals
Professional organizations