Employability Skills PP4 1.01 Job Seeking and Job Keeping

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

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

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

Job Seeking Complete: Cover Letter Resume’ Application Interview

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

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

L E T R O F A P I C N

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dress appropriately! A dark suit is usually a good idea. Wear conservative makeup, hair, nails Be sure your teeth are clean, wear antiperspirant. Arrive 10-15 minutes early.

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

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

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

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

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