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
