1. Professional Employment Standards
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2. Professional Appearance
Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism.
Clothing and uniform
Personal hygiene
Hair and jewelry
Other
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3. Professional Appearance
Uniform/clothing
Neat, clean, wrinkle free
Name badge in site
Closed toe, supportive shoes
Personal hygiene
Avoid strong perfumes
Good oral hygiene
Control body odors
Short, clean natural nails
Hair and jewelry
Long hair must be pulled back
Jewelry limited to watch and stud earrings
Other
Avoid excessive makeup
Cover tattoos
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4. Professional Characteristics
Empathy
Honesty
Patience
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5. Professional Characteristics
Enthusiasm
Self-Motivation
Tact
Competence
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Job Seeking
Explore job sources
Identify places of employment
Complete
cover letter
resume
application
interview
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7. Job Seeking Explore job sources
Newspaper ads
Friends and relatives
Job fairs
School counselors
Employment agencies
Internet
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8. Job Seeking Identify places of employment
Hospital
Private clinic
Home health agency
Traveling agency
School/University
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Job Seeking
Complete:
Cover Letter
Resume’
Application
Interview
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Job Seeking
Cover Letter
Letter of introduction
Usually accompanied by other employment documents
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11. Job Seeking Cover Letter Guidelines
Typed on good quality paper
Use correct spelling and grammar
Include:
purpose of the letter
interest in the position
qualifications for position
contact information
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Job Seeking
Resume’
Documents background and skills
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13. Job Seeking Resume’ Guidelines
To include:
personal identifying
information
career objective
Education
One page in length
skills
accomplishments
work experience
references
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Job Seeking
Application
Form or collection of forms provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment
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15. Job Seeking Application Guidelines
Read the directions before you write
Print neatly or type
Use correct spelling and punctuation
Use a black pen, if hand written
Fill out each item neatly and completely
Be sure all information is correct and truthful
Proofread the completed application
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16. 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making
Job Seeking
Interview
Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed
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17. Job Seeking Interview Guidelines
Have all necessary information
Social Security number
References contact information
Dress appropriately
Be prepared for questions
Understand interview do’s and don'ts
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18. Job Seeking 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
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19. Job Seeking Interview Guidelines
Don’t:
answer discriminatory questions
take a cell phone into the interview
chew gum during interview
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20. Professional Attributes
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
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21. Job Keeping: Professional Development
Purpose:
Commitment to profession
Leadership
Life long learning
Research
Scope of practice guidelines
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22. Job Keeping: Professional Development
Professional development is achieved through:
Continuing education courses
Mentors
Professional journals
Professional organizations
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