Professional Employment

Standards

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Professional Appearance

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Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism.

Clothing and uniform

Personal hygiene

Hair and jewelry

Other

Professional Appearance

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Uniform/clothing Neat, clean, wrinkle free

Name badge in site

Closed toe, supportive shoes

Personal hygiene Avoid strong perfumes

Good oral hygiene

Control body odors

Short, clean natural nails

Hair and jewelry Long hair must be pulled back

Jewelry limited to watch and stud

earrings

Other Avoid excessive makeup

Cover tattoos

Professional Characteristics

Empathy

Honesty

Patience

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Professional Characteristics

Enthusiasm

Self-Motivation

Tact

Competence

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Job Seeking

Explore job sources

Identify places of employment

Complete

cover letter

resume

application

interview

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Job SeekingExplore job sources

Newspaper ads

Friends and relatives

Job fairs

School counselors

Employment agencies

Internet

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Job SeekingIdentify places of employment

Hospital

Private clinic

Home health agency

Traveling agency

School/University

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Job Seeking

Complete:

Cover Letter

Resume’

Application

Interview

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Job Seeking

Cover Letter Letter of introduction

Usually accompanied by other

employment documents

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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

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Job Seeking

Resume’ Documents background and skills

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Job SeekingResume’ Guidelines

To include:

personal identifying

information

career objective

Education

One page in length

skills

accomplishments

work experience

references

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Job Seeking

Application Form or collection of forms

provided to a potential employer

indicating interests and

qualifications for employment

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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

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Job Seeking

Interview Conversation where questions are asked

by the interviewer to get information about

the person being interviewed

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Job SeekingInterview Guidelines

Have all necessary information

Social Security number

References contact information

Dress appropriately

Be prepared for questions

Understand interview do’s and don'ts

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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

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Job SeekingInterview Guidelines

Don’t:

answer discriminatory questions

take a cell phone into the interview

chew gum during interview

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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

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Job Keeping:Professional Development

Purpose:

Commitment to profession

Leadership

Life long learning

Research

Scope of practice guidelines

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Job Keeping:Professional Development

Professional development is achieved

through:

Continuing education courses

Mentors

Professional journals

Professional organizations

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