Unit 7: World of Work Flashcards
Externships
Often required by health science education program
Internships
Bridge between training program and professional life
How do you prepare for a job?
-Assess strengths and weaknesses
-Determine the type of job desired, hours, location, potential health care agencies, positions
-Develop a positive attitude
-Perform a job search
Characteristics of a good employee:
-Usage of correct grammar
-Report to work on time and when scheduled
-Being prepared to work upon arrival
-Practice teamwork
A series of absences can result in _
Termination
Reasons to resign from a job:
-Better job offer
-Job better suited to one’s skills/interests
-Personal reasons
It is best to have a new position before _
Resigning
_ give notice when resigning
Always
_ criticize your healthcare facility to others
Do not
It is appropriate to ask for a letter of _
Recommendation
Sources of job openings:
-Newspaper ads and internet job searches
-Job fairs
-Recommendations from friends/relatives
-Employment agencies, professional organizations
Purpose of a cover letter:
-Obtain an interview
-Create a good impression
Paragraphs of a cover letter:
Paragraph 1: Purpose
Paragraph 2: Qualifications
Paragraph 3: Note résumé included
Paragraph 4: Closing request for interview
Cover letters should…
Be completed on a computer, NOT handwritten
What is a résumé?
-Record of information
-Thorough, concise summary of education, skills, accomplishments, work experience
-Prepared on computer and attractive in appearance
Résumés should make you appear _ as an employee
Qualified
A _ résumé is usually sufficient
One-page
Parts of a résumé:
-Personal identification
-Employment objective (title of position desired)
-Educational background
How should work history/experience be listed on a résumé?
-Work or employment experience
-Skills
-Other activities
-References
-Three references should be printed on separate page
_ job duties in complete sentences
Bullet point
You should have an individual’s _ to list them as a reference
Permission
What size envelope is customary when mailing a cover letter and résumé?
9x12 envelope
_ is the best policy
Honesty
Career passports or portfolio content varies by _
-Professional way to highlight your knowledge, abilities, and skills
-Allows for presentation in an organized and efficient manner
-Final content varies by individual
Career passports or portfolios
Include:
-Introductory letter
-Résumé
-Skill list and competency level
-Letter(s) of recommendation
-Copies of work evaluations
-Credentials (any certifications)
-Documentations if mastering job-keeping skills
-Leadership and organization abilities
Job application forms are used by employers to collect _
Specific information
The last step before getting or being denied a job is participating in a _
Job interview
Participating in a job interview:
-You are selected based on résumé/application
-Careful preparation is needed before an interview
-Bring your career passport or portfolio
-Be certain of the date and time that of interview
-Dress carefully
-Check entire appearance
Purpose of interview:
-Personal evaluation
-Detailed information on position
You should arrive _ for an interview
About 5-10 minutes early
Send a _, _, _ after an interview
follow-up thank-you note, letter, or e-mail
Income
Money you earn or that is available to you
Gross income
Total amount earned for hours worked
Net income (take-home pay)
Amount of money available to you after all deductions
Budget
Itemized list of living expenses
What items should be calculated/incorporated into a budget?
-Housing (25-35%)
-Utilities (5-10%)
-Food (10-15%)
-Transport (10-15%)
-Health (5-10%)
-Insurance (10-25%)
-Personal (10-15%)
-Recreation (5-10%)
-Saving (10-15%)
-Giving (10-15%)
Fixed expenses
House payment, utilities, car payments, insurance
Variable expenses
Entertainment, clothing, donations
It is important that budget expenses do not exceed your _ monthly income
Net
Final step is to live by your budget and avoid _
Overspending
