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 The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has provided the following websites: MDES website http://www.mdes.ms.gov/

4. About the mobile app http://www.mdes.ms.gov/news/2014/02/03/m s-launches-website-and-mobile-app/ http://www.mdes.ms.gov/news/2014/02/03/m s-launches-website-and-mobile-app/ Grads Jobs Website https://www.msgradjobs.com/home

5. 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.

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 EIGHT STEP CAREER PLANNING TOOL, PAGE 2042, Box 57-1. USE GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A RESUME, PAGE 2042, PRESENTATION IN CLASS AND INTERNET RESOURCES, MICROSOFT AND WORD PERFECT EXAMPLES. I WILL GIVE YOU HANDOUTS ALSO.

8. INTERVIEW TIPS REVIEW TIPS page 2045-2046. 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 your TB certification Copy of immunization record Copy of college transcript Copy of LPN license Copy of photo ID Copy of Social Security card

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. YOUR PACKET FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TO ME BY APRIL 22 ND. CARRIE COBB, OUR VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR ASSISTANCE.