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Unit 7: World of Work Flashcards

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1
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Externships

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Often required by health science education program

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Internships

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Bridge between training program and professional life

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How do you prepare for a job?

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-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

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Characteristics of a good employee:

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-Usage of correct grammar
-Report to work on time and when scheduled
-Being prepared to work upon arrival
-Practice teamwork

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A series of absences can result in _

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Termination

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Reasons to resign from a job:

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-Better job offer
-Job better suited to one’s skills/interests
-Personal reasons

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It is best to have a new position before _

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Resigning

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_ give notice when resigning

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Always

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9
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_ criticize your healthcare facility to others

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Do not

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10
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It is appropriate to ask for a letter of _

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Recommendation

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Sources of job openings:

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-Newspaper ads and internet job searches
-Job fairs
-Recommendations from friends/relatives
-Employment agencies, professional organizations

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Purpose of a cover letter:

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-Obtain an interview
-Create a good impression

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Paragraphs of a cover letter:

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Paragraph 1: Purpose
Paragraph 2: Qualifications
Paragraph 3: Note résumé included
Paragraph 4: Closing request for interview

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Cover letters should…

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Be completed on a computer, NOT handwritten

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What is a résumé?

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-Record of information
-Thorough, concise summary of education, skills, accomplishments, work experience
-Prepared on computer and attractive in appearance

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Résumés should make you appear _ as an employee

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Qualified

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17
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A _ résumé is usually sufficient

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One-page

18
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Parts of a résumé:

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-Personal identification
-Employment objective (title of position desired)
-Educational background

19
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How should work history/experience be listed on a résumé?

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-Work or employment experience
-Skills
-Other activities
-References
-Three references should be printed on separate page

20
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_ job duties in complete sentences

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Bullet point

21
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You should have an individual’s _ to list them as a reference

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Permission

22
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What size envelope is customary when mailing a cover letter and résumé?

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9x12 envelope

23
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_ is the best policy

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Honesty

24
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Career passports or portfolio content varies by _

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-Professional way to highlight your knowledge, abilities, and skills
-Allows for presentation in an organized and efficient manner
-Final content varies by individual

25
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Career passports or portfolios

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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

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Job application forms are used by employers to collect _

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Specific information

27
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The last step before getting or being denied a job is participating in a _

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Job interview

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Participating in a job interview:

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-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

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Purpose of interview:

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-Personal evaluation
-Detailed information on position

30
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You should arrive _ for an interview

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About 5-10 minutes early

31
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Send a _, _, _ after an interview

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follow-up thank-you note, letter, or e-mail

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Income

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Money you earn or that is available to you

33
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Gross income

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Total amount earned for hours worked

34
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Net income (take-home pay)

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Amount of money available to you after all deductions

35
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Budget

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Itemized list of living expenses

36
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What items should be calculated/incorporated into a budget?

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-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%)

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Fixed expenses

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House payment, utilities, car payments, insurance

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Variable expenses

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Entertainment, clothing, donations

39
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It is important that budget expenses do not exceed your _ monthly income

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Net

40
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Final step is to live by your budget and avoid _

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Overspending

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