Chapter 18 Preparing for the World of Work

Chapter 18 Preparing for the World of Work Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 1 Developing Job-Keeping Skills • Externships – Often required by health science education program • Internships – Bridge between training program and professional life Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Preparing for a Job • Assess strengths and weaknesses • Determine type of job desired, hours, location, potential health care agencies, positions • Develop a positive attitude • Do a job search Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Characteristics of a Good Employee • • Use correct grammar at all times Report to work on time and when scheduled Be prepared to work when you arrive Practice teamwork Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Characteristics of a Good Employee (continued) • • Promote a positive attitude Accept responsibility for your actions Be willing to learn Without good job-keeping skills, no amount of knowledge will help you keep a job Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Resigning from a Job • Reasons – Better job offer – Job better suited to your skills/interests – Personal reasons • Best to have a new position before resigning Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Resigning from a Job (continued) • When resigning – Always give notice – Notify your supervisor first – Be positive about reasons for leaving – Work at your best level until resignation date – Offer to train replacement – Ask for a letter of recommendation Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Resigning from a Job (continued) • If fired/laid off – Stay positive – Don’t blame others – Do not criticize your health care facility to others – Ask if a letter of resignation would be accepted rather than being fired Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 2 Writing a Cover Letter and Preparing a Résumé • Evaluate your interests and abilities • Sources of job openings – Newspaper ads and Internet job search sites – Job fairs – Recommendations from friends/relatives – Employment agencies, professional organizations Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Cover Letter • Purpose of a cover letter of application is to obtain an interview • Create a good impression • Completed on computer • If possible, address letter to the correct individual Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Cover Letter (continued) • • • Paragraph one: purpose Paragraph two: qualifications Paragraph three: note résumé included Paragraph four: closing request for interview Refer to Figure 18 -2 in Text Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Résumé • Record of information • Thorough, concise summary of education, skills, accomplishments, work experience • Should make you appear qualified as an employee • Prepared on computer and attractive in appearance Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Résumé (continued) • Format for résumé can vary • One-page résumé is usually sufficient • Parts include – Personal identification – Employment objective – Educational background Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Résumé (continued) • Parts (continued) – Work or employment experience – Skills – Other activities – References • Three references should be printed on separate page Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Résumé (continued) • Honesty is always the best policy • List all information before preparing your résumé • Use correct size envelope • Use same stationery for cover letter, résumé, envelope, and references Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Career Passport or Portfolio • Professional way to highlight your knowledge, abilities, and skills • Allows for presentation in an organized and efficient manner • Final content varies by individual Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Career Passport or Portfolio (continued) • Includes – Introductory letter – Résumé – Skill list and competency level – Letter(s) of recommendation – Copies of work evaluations Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Career Passport or Portfolio (continued) • Includes (continued) – Credentials – Documentation of mastering job-keeping skills – Leadership and organization abilities Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Career Passport or Portfolio (continued) • Organize information in a binder or portfolio • Use tab dividers to create organized sections • Use correct grammar and punctuation in all written information • Your efforts will pay off at interview Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 3 Completing Job Application Forms • Used by employers to collect specific information • Vary from employer to employer • Most request similar information • Read entire form before completing information Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 3 Completing Job Application Forms (continued) • Have all required information when you go to an interview • Follow rules for completing application forms • Carry a wallet card for easy access • Remember, employers use application forms as a screening tool Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 4 Participating in a Job Interview • Usually last step before getting or being denied a job • You are selected based on résumé/application • Purposes of interview – Personal evaluation – Detailed information on position Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 4 Participating in a Job Interview (continued) • Careful preparation is needed before an interview • Bring your career passport or portfolio • Be certain of the date and time of interview • Dress carefully • Check entire appearance Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 4 Participating in a Job Interview (continued) • Arrive early for the interview • Review points to remember during interview • Send a follow-up thank-you note, letter, or email after the interview Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 4 Participating in a Job Interview (continued) • Practice possible questions and answers before the interview • Federal law prohibits discrimination by age, cultural/ethnic background, marital status, parenthood, disability, religion, race, or sex • You may need proof of eligibility to work Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 5 Determining Net Income • Income – Money you earn or that is available to you • Amount you earn and amount you spend may vary • Gross income – Total amount earned for hours worked Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 5 Determining Net Income (continued) • Net income (take-home pay) – Amount of money available to you after all deductions • Use tax charts to calculate net monthly pay – Know what amount of money you have to spend – Manage your money more effectively Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 6 Calculating a Budget • Budget – Itemized list of living expenses • Fixed expenses – House payment, utilities, car payments, insurance • Variable expenses – Entertainment, clothing, donations Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 6 Calculating a Budget (continued) • • Calculate a budget using percentage ranges Incorporate savings into your budget Calculating monthly payments Consider Money Management International (MMI) guidelines for expense percentages Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18: 6 Calculating a Budget (continued) • Important that budget expenses not exceed your net monthly income • Final step is to live by your budget and avoid overspending • Creation of a budget leads to careful management of hard-earned money Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.