Employability and Leadership Chapter 4 page 99 123

Employability and Leadership Chapter 4 page 99 -123

4. 1 Job Seeking – Newspaper ads • Find the classified ads and look under “Help Wanted” • Look under “medical” or “health care” or under a specific job title.

Abbreviations Used in Newspapers: • Appl – Applicant • Asst – assistant • Cert – certified • Exp – experience • FT – full time • PT – part time • Immed – immediately • Incl – included • Lic – licensed

Internet • Can use job search websites (careerbuilder. com, monster. com, indeed. com) • Many places of employment list their job openings on their website. Look under “careers”, “jobs” or “human resources” • Internet also has a lot of resources like workshops, job fair information, resume tips, interviewing skills, etc.

Careerbuilder From J&C Website

Apply Directly to the Employer • Send a resume directly to the facility where you would like to work. • Stop by the personnel department to inquire about employment policies and openings • Use the yellow pages to find health care facilities that interest you.

Ask Other People • Called Networking • Friends • Relatives • School counselors • They may be able to suggest a good place to apply. • They may have the name of a person you can contact for more information.

Employment Agencies • Employers call these agencies to list the job openings they have. • Some are public and some are private. • Here in Lafayette, Work. One is a good example. • MANY Great resources! • http: //www. workonewestcentral. org/inde x. cfm

Ways to Contact An Employer • Telephone • If you have a lead on a possible job, you can call for more information, or to make an appointment to discuss the job or to apply for the position • Email • Send a letter of general interest if there is not specific job open and ask that your resume be kept “on file” for future employment opportunities. • Send a “cover” email and attach your resume if there is a specific job that you are interested in.

Cover Letter • It is a sales letter! You are selling yourself! • It should • Be neat • Have correct grammar/spelling • State where you heard about the job • State what you are applying for and why you are qualified • Give a brief overview of education/experience • Refer to your portfolio/resume • Request an interview • Give your contact information (address, phone number, email)

(Date) Your information goes on here too!!! (Name of Hiring Manager, Title) (Name of Company) (Address) (City, State, Zip) Dear (Mr. or Ms. ) (Last Name), (Company Name) has built its success on that fact that it takes chances – and that’s exactly what I want you to do with me. Take a chance and you will not regret it! As a high school Junior I am actively seeking my first job and because I have been a longtime fan and customer I immediately began researching opportunities at (Company Name). When I saw that you were looking for a (position title) I knew that I would be a perfect fit. I have extensive leadership abilities as a three year member of our student government organization, a knack for customer service as demonstrated by my weekly volunteering at the local (i. e. Humane Society), and a talent for organizing and prioritizing as seen in my success as chairperson of numerous student groups. I am ready to take these skills and apply them to the position of (position title). My energy, enthusiasm, and dedication are hard to find and I look forward to the chance to demonstrate it for you as your newest (position title). I am confident that I would make a positive contribution to (Company Name) given the opportunity and I would be pleased to discuss in person the qualities I would bring to the position. Sincerely, John Smith -

Resumé • Gives more details about your qualifications than the cover letter • Can be mailed, faxed, hand delivered, or attached to an email. • Can be written using word processing software like Word • Many templates are available on-line • Many samples are available on-line

Resumé should include… • Contact information (Name, address, phone number, email) • Career plans • Education details • Past work experience • Honors you have earned • Activities you enjoy • Skills, strengths, abilities • References (make sure you ask for permission!)

Job Application • Required by most employers • Gives needed information • Lets you show the employer that you are neat and organized • Usually you need much of the same information as you would put on your resume. • Usually need social security number

Job Application • Use black pen • Read it carefully all the way through! • Print (not cursive) • Spell accurately • Answer every question. Use N/A (not applicable) when needed. It shows that you did not skip the question • Double check it for errors.

Interview • Interviewer wants to see if your qualifications and behaviors match the job requirements • This live evaluation begins the minute the interview starts… from the greeting and handshake, to talking about the weather and your hobbies, to the harder formal interview questions. • BE PREPARED!

Interview Guidelines • Research the company!!! • Understand the company and bring any questions with you • Be well groomed- dress neatly and appropriately. No jeans ever! • Be on time • No gum • Turn off your cell phone… completely • Greet the interviewer by name, smile and shake hands firmly

More Interview Guidelines • Stand until you are asked to sit • Answer the questions truthfully and sincerely. • Be enthusiastic • Look at the interview when you speak • Do not criticize others (former employers or teachers) • Do not talk about personal problems • When it is over, thank the interviewer and leave quickly.

After the Interview • The employer will… • Check your references • Verify that all information is accurate • Rate your interview • Appearance, manner, qualifications, experience, job fit • You should… • Send a thank you letter in the mail • Check to make sure your voice mail message is professional • Make sure your social media is professional

4. 2 Keeping a Job • A good employer- employee relationship demonstrates • Dignity – Showing value or worth for everyone… co-workers and patients etc. • Excellence – Provide outstanding quality of work and show an eagerness to constantly improve • Service – Caring for others and working hard to respond to the needs of others • Fairness and justice – Showing equality to all people

4. 3 Professional Leadership • HOSA • Health Occupations Students of America • Skills Competitions in 6 categories (see pg. 114) such as… • • • Medical spelling/terminology/math CPR/first aid Health posters Job seeking skills Creative problem solving

Benefits of Professional Organizations • Updates on new technologies • Communication with other areas of the country/world • Shared resources and information • Resources for employment opportunities • Current information on legislation • Interact with other health professionals • Pooled money to accomplish changes for the good of the occupation/profession

Examples of Professional Organizations • AMA – American Medical Association • ANA – American Nursing Association • ADA – American Dental Association • American Association of Medical Assistants • Society of Medical Diagnostic Sonography • American Physical Therapy Association • American Pharmaceutical Association • American Veterinary Medical Association

Professional Development 4. 4 • Professional Development - Education for people who have already begun their careers to help them continue to grow. • Many careers require it (Remember CEUs? ) • Career plan – Strategy for a person’s growth as a professional. • How will your career change? • What responsibilities will you take on? • What skills will you learn? • Often career plans are expected by employers and are reviewed annually.

Why Grow as a Professional? • 1. Ethics demands it • To provide the best care, you need to learn the latest developments • 2. Technology changes rapidly • 3. Client needs change • Now focus on geriatrics with the aging baby boomers • New pathogens

Why Grow as a Professional? continued… • 4. Responsibilities increase • As your career advances, responsibilities increase as well • 5. Become more flexible • The more you know, the more coworkers you can help • The more you know, the easier it is to change careers if you want to

Where To Get Professional Development • Professional organizations • Employer-sponsored training courses • Colleges and Universities • Professional journals • On-line resources • Mentors – An experienced person who can offer advice or guidance