1. The Cover Letter, The Resume, and finally the Interview...

2. Evaluating your Current Situation  What do you like and dislike about your current job?  Pro/Con list  Is the grass really greener on the other side?  Will changing jobs solve your problem?  A time for soul searching  What will you do?  A decision has been reached  Yes, look for a new job  No, deal with my current situation  What to do next

3. Finding that Dream Wound Care Job  Finding a new job is about you  Reality check  A dream job?  Just a change?  What is next for you, career wise  Clinical  Research  Management  Education  Think about your job like a close personal relationship  Try to leave on a high note

4. Conducting a Wound Care Job Search  Networking… Get in touch with  WCC peers  Past associates  Classmates  Teachers  Search for open, new, possible future positions  Job boards/WOUND CARE CAREERS  Research facilities/companies  Industry Reps  Newspapers  Trade journals  Cold calling  Professional Recruiters/Head Hunters

5. Prior to Resume Submission  Look at all jobs available at your present company 1. Geographic location—are you willing to move? 2. Are there any issues with the company?  Management  Benefits  Freedom  Advancement  Can current company meet your career goals?

6. Resume Preparation  Check spelling and grammar, make sure it’s correct  All content should be brief, clear and to the point  eliminate the extra fluff  stick to the facts  2-3 pages are okay (if no fluff)  Use white or cream colored paper  List your WCC certification, volunteer work, computer skills, honors/awards, etc.  Be ready to support/defend your content  Always write using the positive (not the negative)  Sell your talents and experience with the benefits and positive outcomes  Target your resume to the job you are seeking  Personalize each cover letter

7. Resume Submission  Send your resume as requested: Internet e-mail Fax US mail  Follow-up to make sure your resume and cover letter were received

8. Interview Preparation  Know the company  internet for research  Know the issues  specific to the company or facility  Conduct an online search of the person(s)who are interviewing you  Know where the interview is located  ask for directions  Plan what you will wear  look professional  Practice answering typical interview question and job specific questions  Avoid simple yes and no answers, let your answers stimulate conversation

9. Interview Preparation  Have extra copies of your resume ready to distribute at the interview  Prepare questions for the interviewers  makes you appear more engaged  Know how are you going to “sell” your talents and experience  what can you do for the company  Know what you want out of the job  what’s your objective— A JOB OFFER)  Try to schedule the interview for a time when you are at your best

10. Interview Day  Get a good night’s sleep and dress for success  Look sharp and professional  Be on time (at least 10-15 minutes early)  Be honest about your needs in a job  The interview is a two way conversation  your needs must also match the needs of the employer  If compensation question arises, turn it around and ask what is the salary range? Don’t give a bottom line figure  Your goal is an offer  Be professional, state your facts with enthusiasm  Take a breath, smile and share your story

11. Interview Day  Communication is 93% non-verbal  Sit up tall, smile!  Show your animation (hands or facial expression)  Expect behaviorally based questions  Do you work better by yourself or with others  Were you ever reprimanded for something you did on the job?)  Ask for the job  Close the sale  “ From what we discussed today, it sounds like your needs match my skill set very well and I would really like this position, when can I start?”  Follow-up the interview by sending a hand written thank-you card  No emails  Make sure you get the interviewers business card

12. The Job Offer  Ask for time to review the offer before accepting  Get the offer in writing  Create a pro/con list to evaluate offer/opportunity  Know a realistic salary level and know what the market will bear  Consider all benefits—not just base salary  Is the offer valuable to you?  All benefits may be negotiable  Walk away from an offer if it is not what you want

13. Good Luck… You Deserve Success

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