Employability Skills

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Employability Skills

• Demonstrate the professional qualities of a
  health care worker
• Prepare for the world of work

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Letter of Application

• Send with resume
• Goalto get an interview
• Typewritten on good quality paper
• MUST be neat, complete, correct format, no errors
• Address it to the correct individual-correct
  spelling of name- correct title
• No name? Address it to Personnel Director or to
  the department head.

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Contents

• Paragraph One
• -Purpose for writing
• -Interest in position
• -If advertisement, name date of publication
• -If referred, name and title of the referring
  person

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Contents cont.

• Paragraph Two
• -Why you are qualified
• -Why you want to work there
• Paragraph Three
• -State resume included
• -May reference features of resume
• Final Paragraph
• -Your contact information (telephone and times
  available)
• -Thank you

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L E T T E R O F A P P L I C A T I O N
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Resume

• Thorough yet concise
• Education, experience, abilities
• Makes you appear qualified
• Typed, attractive and well organized
• Good quality paper
• Straight, even margins
• If copies, be sure they are clear and appealing
  in appearance
• Format varies, find a style that fits
• One page sufficient

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Parts of a Resume

• Personal Identification
• Employment objective
• Education Backround
• Employment Experience
• Skills
• Other activities
• References

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Resume Points to Consider

• Honesty the best policy
• A or B average-include it.if lower, dont
  mention it
• Select format that fits your information
• Look at sample resumes
• Be sure envelope is typed- addressed correctly

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Preparing for a Job Interview

• Bring your wallet card and /or resume
• Research the company/job so youll show knowledge
  of the position you seek.
• Be sure you know the date and time of the
  interview, and the persons name youll interview
  with.

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• Dress appropriately! A dark suit is usually a
  good idea.
• Wear conservative makeup, hair
• Be sure your teeth are clean, and wear
  antiperspirant.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early.

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Job Interview

• Greet by name, smile, introduce yourself, firm
  handshake
• Use correct grammar
• Speak slowly and clearly, dont mumble
• Be polite
• Maintain eye contract
• Answer questions thoroughly

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• Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat anything
• Sit up straight (good posture)
• Smile, but dont giggle
• Be yourself
• Listen carefully to the interviewer and be sure
  you answer the questions asked, dont interrupt
  the interviewer
• Never discuss personal problems or finances
• Do not criticize former employers

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• Answer questions truthfully
• Think before you respond
• Brag about yourself a little
• Do not immediately ask about salary or
  benefits-usually the interviewer will bring up
  the subject
• When asked if you have questions, you should ask
  about job responsibilities, career opportunities,
  continuing education, or job orientation
• Dont expect to know about the job at the end of
  the interview
• At the end, thank the interviewer and shake hands
  
• Send a thank-you note, indicating your continued
  interest in the job

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Common Interview Questions..

• Why do you want to work here?
• What makes you think you can do this job?
• What work experience have you had? Why did you
  leave?
• What subjects in school do you like best? Least?
• Do you participate in extra-curricular
  activities?
• What are your career goals?
• What do you plan to be doing 5 years from now?

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Questions cont.

• What are your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
• What salary do you expect?
• Have you ever had any serious illness?
• Why should we hire you?
• What questions do you want to ask?

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Test your Gray matter..

• In the final paragraph for a letter of
  application, Mallory provides her contact
  information and willingness to be available for
  an interview. She should also include Thanks for
  consideration of the application-A reminder of
  the position applied for- A repeat of her most
  impressive credentials A deadline for the
  company to contact her.
• All resumes should include A list of references
  A statement of current health status Hobbies
  Work experience.
• When filling out a job application, be sure to
  Use a pencil so you can correct mistakes Write
  your name in all capital letters, - Write in
  cursive, even if the application says type or
  print Write NA when the item does not apply to
  you.

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• When filling out a job application, be sure to
  copy of your high school diploma List of
  references Picture of yourself Copy of your
  birth certificate
• During a job interview, you should always Be
  aggressive Expect to find out if you got the
  job Speak candidly about your personal problems
  Be yourself
• What should you do the day after a job interview?
  Call the employer and ask if decision has been
  made about the position If the employer was a
  female, send flowers with a note expressing your
  appreciation Send a thank-you note, indicating
  your continued interest in the job Have your
  references call the employer and say positive
  things about you
• You have an interview at 130 p.m. and it is a 45
  minute drive from your house. What time should
  you leave your home? 1210 p.m. 1230 p.m. -
  1245 p.m. 1 p.m.

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• Ashley is applying at a health clinic for a job
  as a receptionist. What should Ashley wear to her
  interview? Jeans and a nice sweater A white
  uniform A scrub suit A tailored dress
• When you arrive at a job interview, greet the
  interviewer by name, shake hands and Introduce
  yourself,- Maintain a serious facial expression-
  Avoid eye contact Only smile if the interviewer
  is a woman
• During a job interview, how should you respond to
  the inappropriate question, Are you single and
  do you date much? Yes I am, but dating never
  interferes with my work. Yes, I m single.
  Are you? No, I am not single. I have a
  significant other. I prefer not to answer
  that question.
• You were an active member of HOSA in high school
  and now are preparing a resume for a job as a
  nursing assistant. Under what section would you
  list your HOSA involvement? Education, -
  Experience References or School Activities.