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Professional Appearance
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Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism. Clothing and uniform Personal hygiene Hair and jewelry Other
Professional Appearance
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Uniform/clothing Neat, clean, wrinkle freeName badge in siteClosed toe, supportive shoes
Personal hygiene Avoid strong perfumesGood oral hygieneControl body odorsShort, clean natural nails
Hair and jewelry Long hair must be pulled backJewelry limited to watch and stud earrings
Other Avoid excessive makeupCover tattoos
Professional Characteristics
Empathy
Honesty
Patience
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Professional Characteristics
Enthusiasm
Self-Motivation
Tact
Competence
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Job Seeking
Explore job sources Identify places of employment Complete
cover letter resume application interview
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Job SeekingExplore job sources
Newspaper ads Friends and relatives Job fairs School counselors Employment agencies Internet
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Job SeekingIdentify places of employment
Hospital Private clinic Home health agency Traveling agency School/University
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Job Seeking
Complete: Cover Letter Resume’ Application Interview
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Job Seeking
Cover Letter Letter of introduction Usually accompanied by other
employment documents
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Job SeekingCover Letter Guidelines
Typed on good quality paper Use correct spelling and grammar Include:
purpose of the letter interest in the position qualifications for position contact information
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Job Seeking
Resume’ Documents background and skills
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Job SeekingResume’ Guidelines
To include: personal identifying
information career objective Education
One page in length
skills accomplishments work experience references
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Job Seeking
Application Form or collection of forms
provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment
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Job SeekingApplication 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
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Job Seeking
Interview Conversation where questions are asked
by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed
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Job SeekingInterview Guidelines
Have all necessary information Social Security number References contact information
Dress appropriately Be prepared for questions Understand interview do’s and don'ts
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Job SeekingInterview 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
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Job SeekingInterview Guidelines
Don’t: answer discriminatory questions take a cell phone into the interview chew gum during interview
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Job Keeping:Professional Attributes
Report to work on time Be prepared to work when you arrivePromote a positive attitudeBe efficient and willing to learnPractice teamwork
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Job Keeping:Professional Development
Purpose: Commitment to profession Leadership Life long learning Research Scope of practice guidelines
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