1. Professional Employment Standards 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making1

2. Professional Appearance 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making2 Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism. Clothing and uniform Personal hygiene Hair and jewelry Other

3. Professional Appearance 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making3 Uniform/clothingNeat, clean, wrinkle free Name badge in site Closed toe, supportive shoes Personal hygieneAvoid strong perfumes Good oral hygiene Control body odors Short, clean natural nails Hair and jewelryLong hair must be pulled back Jewelry limited to watch and stud earrings OtherAvoid excessive makeup Cover tattoos

4. Professional Characteristics  Empathy  Honesty  Patience 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making4

5. Professional Characteristics  Enthusiasm  Self-Motivation  Tact  Competence 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making5

6. Job Seeking  Explore job sources  Identify places of employment  Complete cover letter resume application interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making6

7. Job Seeking Explore job sources  Newspaper ads  Friends and relatives  Job fairs  School counselors  Employment agencies  Internet 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making7

8. Job Seeking Identify places of employment  Hospital  Private clinic  Home health agency  Traveling agency  School/University 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making8

9. Job Seeking Complete:  Cover Letter  Resume’  Application  Interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making9

10. Job Seeking Cover Letter Letter of introduction Usually accompanied by other employment documents 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making10

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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making11

12. Job Seeking Resume’ Documents background and skills 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making12

13. Job Seeking Resume’ Guidelines  To include: personal identifying information career objective Education  One page in length skills accomplishments work experience references 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making13

14. Job Seeking Application Form or collection of forms provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making14

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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making15

16. Job Seeking Interview Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making16

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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making17

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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making18

19. Job Seeking Interview Guidelines Don’t:  answer discriminatory questions  take a cell phone into the interview  chew gum during interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making19

20. 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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making20

21. Job Keeping: Professional Development Purpose:  Commitment to profession  Leadership  Life long learning  Research  Scope of practice guidelines 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making21

22. Job Keeping: Professional Development Professional development is achieved through:  Continuing education courses  Mentors  Professional journals  Professional organizations 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making22