Obtaining the Job You Want!

Sara SalsburyMarshfield Clinic

Human Resources Department

Resume Preparation & Interviewing Tips

The mission of the Clinic is to serve patients through accessible, high quality health care, research and education.

Begin with an Impressive Cover Letter

●Be brief and to the point.●Spark the reader’s interest with your opening

statement.●State the title and number of the position for which

you are applying.●Describe one or two of your greatest qualifications

for the position.●Ask for action to be taken.●Thank you!

Information to Include in a Resume

●Personal data / contact information

●Employment objective

●Education

●Employment history

●Military history

●Unique skills

●Miscellaneous

●Reference page

Common Resume Mistakes

●Too long

●Too short or sketchy

●Hard to read

●Wordy

●Spelling/grammatical errors

●Lacks career objective

●Dishonest

●Poor appearance

Completing Applications

●Be simple and to the point.

●Be accurate and HONEST.

●Complete all sections (omissions = falsification).

●Be aware of spelling and grammar.

Completing On-line Applications

●Become familiar with employer websites.●Complete your application in advance.●Set up e-mail alerts, if available.●Verify application has been submitted.●Check back for application status.

●http://www.marshfieldclinic.jobs

Preparing for the Interview

●Review your background – how does it relate to this employer and type of work?

●Be able to state your career goals clearly.

●Identify education and work experience that qualifies you for the position.

●Research the organization.

Information Gathering

●Size of company relative to industry

●Rate of growth

●Services offered

●Organizational culture

●Competition

●Organizational structure

●Locations/sites

●Mission statement

Where to Find this Information

●Company literature / advertising

●Annual reports

●Website

●Word of mouth

Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Interview

●Why did I choose a career in this area?

●How have my education and experiences prepared me for this role?

●How can I contribute to this organization?

●Why should I be the one hired?

●What did I learn from my clinical experience?

What Interviewers Look For

Initial impression●Mannerisms●Professionalism

Relevant work experience●Adaptability●Leadership●Productivity

Relevant education●Team work/leadership●Accomplishments

Interpersonal skills●Communication skills

Interest in position●Enthusiasm●Knowledge of company●Questions

Initiative●Goals and Values●Accountability

Questions Asked

Interviewers will ask questions to determine your:

●Ability to perform in a position

●Willingness to learn

●Manageability

Negative Factors that May Lead to Rejection

●Poor appearance

●Overbearing

●Inability to express self

●Lack of interest or enthusiasm

●Lack of poise or confidence

●Poor eye contact

●Evasiveness

●Late to interview

The Thank You Letter

●Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet and discuss the position.

●State the position for which you were interviewed.

●Include some of the conversational highlights.

●Clarify any information the interviewer may have requested (or items you may have forgotten to mention).

●Reaffirm your interest and enthusiasm.

A Note on References

●Reference checks are always completed prior to offer and hire.

●One unfavorable reference may ruin your chances of being hired.

●List references who know you on a professional level.

Pre-Employment Contingencies

●Reference Checks●Program Director/Instructors●Clinical mentors●Past/Current supervisors

●Drug Screen

●Education/Certification Verification

●Background Checks●Caregiver checks●Criminal history●CCAP

●Driving Record

On the Job

Always demonstrate professionalism!

Dress appropriately for position.

Attendance and punctuality are important.

Display a positive attitude.

Teamwork!

Questions?

Mock Interviews

•Break into groups of two

•15 minute interviews

•Give feedback