Job Seeking SkillsHSII-Unit 1.01

Job Seeking

Explore job sources

Identify places of employment

Complete (Professional Portfolio)

cover letter

resume

application

interview

Explore Job Sources

Newspaper ads Friends and relatives Job fairs School counselors Employment agencies Internet

Identify Places of Employment

HospitalPrivate clinicHome health agencyTraveling agencySchool/University

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

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

Cover letter

Letter of introduction

Usually accompanied by other employment documents

Cover Letter Guidelines(letter of introduction)

Typed on good quality paperUse correct spelling and grammar Include:

purpose of the letter

interest in the position

qualifications for position

contact information

Resume’

Documents background and skills

Resume’ Guidelines

To include: personal identifying

information

career objective

Education

skills

accomplishments

work experience

references

One Page in Length

Application

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

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

Interview

Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed

Interview Guidelines

Have all necessary information Social Security number

References contact information

Dress appropriately

Be prepared for questionsUnderstand interview do’s and

don'ts

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

Interview Guidelines

Don’t:answer discriminatory questionstake a cell phone into the interviewchew gum during interview

Interview Do & Don’ts Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8

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

Professional Development

Purpose:

Commitment to profession

Leadership

Life long learning

Research

Scope of practice guidelines

Professional Development

Professional development is achieved through:

Continuing education courses

Mentors

Professional journals

Professional organizations