1. Explore, Enter, and Succeed in Employment21
Explore, Enter, and Succeed in Employment

2. Externship 1
U N I T
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3. The Purpose of an Externship
The externship places the student in an actual health care setting, under the supervision of a practicing health care provider, to apply the skills learned in the classroom.
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4. Areas Included in an Externship Agreement Policy
The role of the school
The role of the health facility
The on-site supervisor’s role
The student’s obligation
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5. How Externships Differs from Employment
Externs are not to replace any employees or assume anyone’s job responsibilities.
No financial benefits are paid.
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6. How Employment Experiences and Hours Can be Validated
A minimum of 160 hours is recommended for an externship.
Some form of recording time spent at the facility must be developed.
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7. Areas That Might be Included on an Evaluation Instrument
Appearance
Attitude
Maturity
Dependability
Initiative
Administrative tasks
Clerical tasks
Interpersonal relationships
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8. How Schools Can Use Student Evaluations
The recording of these observations provides a means of measuring progress or will indicate the need for intervention to assist the student to succeed.
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9. Unit Summary What is the purpose of externships?
What are four areas of an evaluation instrument?
How do schools use student evaluations?
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10. The Job Search 2
U N I T
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11. The Purpose of Different Styles of Resumes
The functional style
Highlights previous work experience that has provided you with experience for the position you are applying for
(continued)
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12. The Purpose of Different Styles of Resumes
Skills style
Highlights experiences in a number of unrelated jobs and courses
This style may work well for those making a significant career change.
The key is to emphasize what you can do and categorize experiences to match the desired job skills.
(continued)
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13. The Purpose of Different Styles of Resumes
The targeted style
Arranges information to focus on a specific job opportunity by highlighting the work experience and job skills that are requested by the employer
(continued)
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14. The Purpose of Different Styles of Resumes
Chronological style
The most common and most traditional format
Lists education followed by work experience; starts from the present and progresses back in time
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15. The Purpose of a Cover Letter
The cover letter is addressed to the person who decides who is to be interviewed and hired.
It is designed to state why you should be hired for the position.
Be sure to list all your skills and qualifications that match the position.
Always request an interview.
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16. Employment Agency Services
Employment agencies can give efficient service in locating job openings that are often not posted in the newspaper or on job search engines on the Internet.
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17. When Is it Appropriate to Pay an Employment Fee?
If the position will provide you with a substantial pay increase or
If you have been waiting for a certain position to open up for a long time, it may be wise to secure the position by paying a fee.
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18. Places to Assist You in Your Job Search
The local newspaper’s classified advertisements
Schedule an appointment with a state employment office to meet with a counselor.
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19. Abbreviations Used in the Newspaper’s Help-Wanted Section
APPT
ASST
COL
EOE FB H
LIC
MGR
NEC
NEG PD
POS
FT/PT
REQ T
WPM
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20. Unit Summary Describe a functional resume?
What is the purpose of a chronological resume?
How are skills arranged in a skills style resume?
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21. Career Entry and Success3
U N I T
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22. How Career Entry Has Changed
More employers are recognizing the benefits of hiring medical assistants who have had specific training in the field.
This eliminates the need for expensive and additional training on the job.
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23. The Importance of Appearance When Interviewing
Appearance conveys a nonverbal message.
Appearance is an outward indication of who you are.
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24. Things to Remember or Prepare for the Day Before an Interview
Select the outfit you will wear.
Make sure you have a copy of your resume to present.
Make sure you know how to get to the interview.
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25. Grooming Characteristics That Keep You from Getting Hired
Bad breath
Dirty, untrimmed fingernails
Dirty or unkempt hair
Overpowering aftershave or perfume
(continued)
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26. Grooming Characteristics That Keep You from Getting Hired
Unclean teeth
Unpleasant or offensive body odor
Untended complexion problems
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27. Areas of Your Personal Life That Could Lead to Discrimination
Age
Cultural or ethnic background
Marital status
Parenthood
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28. Unit Summary
What should you remember to prepare the day before an interview?
List three grooming characteristics that could keep you from getting hired?
List four areas of one’s personal life that can lead to discrimination?
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29. Keys to Career Success
The most important job of the medical assistant during training is to stay focused and learn all you can about what is needed to secure your first job in the medical field.
Understanding the latest trends and issues will help the medical assistant to be hired in this highly competitive field.
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30. Hot Links To Career Success
CareerBuilder.com
Job Interview Helper
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