1. Job Seeking Skills HSII-Unit 1.01

2. Job Seeking  Explore job sources  Identify places of employment  Complete (Professional Portfolio)  cover letter  resume  application  interview

3. Explore Job Sources  Newspaper ads  Friends and relatives  Job fairs  School counselors  Employment agencies  Internet

4. Identify Places of Employment  Hospital  Private clinic  Home health agency  Traveling agency  School/University

5. Create a Professional Portfolio Professional way to highlight a person’s knowledge abilities skills Allows for presentation of your information in an organized manner Reflects an integration of classroom activities

6. Professional Portfolio Components Letter of introduction Resume’ Project Writing sample Work-based learning Oral presentation (Speech) Service learning (Community service) Credentials Technology Leadership Other content

7. Cover letter  Letter of introduction  Usually accompanied by other employment documents

8. Cover Letter Guidelines (letter of introduction)  Typed on good quality paper  Use correct spelling and grammar  Include:  purpose of the letter  interest in the position  qualifications for position  contact information

9. Resume’  Documents background and skills

10. Resume’ Guidelines  To include:  personal identifying information  career objective  Education  skills  accomplishments  work experience  references  One Page in Length

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. Interview Do & Don’ts Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8

18. Job Keeping Skills: 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

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

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