1. JOB INTERVIEWS

2. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT MEMORIZE THE AGENCY’S MISSION STATEMENT 90% OF ALL JOBS ARE NEVER POSTED. PERSONAL CONTACTS IS THE MOST OFTEN MEANS. PERSONNEL SERVICE OR NURSES’ POOL STATE JOBS SERVICE

3. NURSING JOURNALS NEWSPAPERS, BULLETIN BOARDS, YELLOW PAGES INTERNET

4. DEVELOP A JOB-SEARCH PLAN MAKE FINDING A JOB – YOUR JOB FOR THE TIME ARRANGE ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND CHILD CARE AHEAD OF TIME DECIDE YOUR BOUNDARIES AS TO GEOGRAPHIC AREA, SHIFT ROTATION, PERSONAL ABILITY.

5. Remember to take the self-assessment quizzes on www.monster.comwww.monster.com Virtual Interview (Healthcare) Resume

6. Your first job is important. It forms the basis for future opportunities. Performing well the first time provides a sound basis and good references that will help in acquiring future positions. DO NOT BURN YOUR BRIDGES!

7. REVIEW FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.

8. INTERVIEW TIPS REVIEW TIPS ON www.monster.com. Almost any question you have on preparing for an interview is addressed at this site. In addition to preparing a resume, writing a cover letter and follow-up thank you note or letter.www.monster.com Wear conservative clothing, Preferably a suit. Remember red is a power color. Choose colors that complement your coloring.

9. Shoes must be neat and clean. Avoid extreme make-up and nail polish. The CDC has mandated a ban on acrylic nails in all health care facilities. Hair – clean, styled. Nails – clean, trimmed. Short haircut and minimal facial hair. Minimal jewelry. Use a firm handshake!

10. Arrive at least 5 minutes early. When seeking employment, your personal portfolio will be necessary with: Copy of your CPR certification Copy of immunization record Copy of college transcript Copy of LPN license Copy of photo ID Copy of Social Security card Copy of your TB certification

11. A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME WILL BE KEPT ON FILE A COPY OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

12. BE PREPARED TO TAKE A MANDATORY MATH TEST AT MOST FACILITIES WRITE THANK YOU LETTER WITHIN 24 HOURS OF INTERVIEW.