Professional Employment Standards

1. Professional Employment Standards 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

2. Professional Appearance Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism. • Clothing and uniform • Personal hygiene • Hair and jewelry • Other 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

3. Professional Appearance 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

4. Professional Characteristics • Empathy • Honesty • Patience 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

5. Professional Characteristics • Enthusiasm • Self-Motivation • Tact • Competence 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

6. Job Seeking • Explore job sources • Identify places of employment • Complete • cover letter • resume • application • interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

7. Job SeekingExplore job sources • Newspaper ads • Friends and relatives • Job fairs • School counselors • Employment agencies • Internet 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

8. Job SeekingIdentify places of employment • Hospital • Private clinic • Home health agency • Traveling agency • School/University 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

9. Job Seeking Complete: • Cover Letter • Resume’ • Application • Interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

10. Job Seeking Cover Letter • Letter of introduction • Usually accompanied by other employment documents 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

11. 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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

12. Job Seeking Resume’ • Documents background and skills 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

13. Job SeekingResume’ Guidelines • To include: • personal identifying information • career objective • Education • One page in length • skills • accomplishments • work experience • references 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

14. Job Seeking Application • Form or collection of forms provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

15. 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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

16. Job Seeking Interview • Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

17. Job SeekingInterview Guidelines • Have all necessary information • Social Security number • References contact information • Dressappropriately • Be prepared for questions • Understand interview do’s and don'ts 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

18. 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 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

19. Job SeekingInterview Guidelines Don’t: • answer discriminatory questions • take a cell phone into the interview • chew gum during interview 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

20. Job Keeping: Professional Attributes • Report to work on time • Be prepared to work when you arrive • Promote a positive attitude • Be efficient and willing to learn • Practice teamwork 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

21. Job Keeping:Professional Development Purpose: • Commitment to profession • Leadership • Life long learning • Research • Scope of practice guidelines 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

22. Job Keeping:Professional Development Professional development is achieved through: • Continuing education courses • Mentors • Professional journals • Professional organizations 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making