Professional Employment Standards career decision making 1
Professional Appearance Professional appearance creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism. Clothing and uniform Personal hygiene Hair and jewelry Other career decision making 2
Professional Appearance Uniform/clothing Personal hygiene Hair and jewelry Other Neat, clean, wrinkle free Name badge in site Closed toe, supportive shoes Avoid strong perfumes Good oral hygiene Control body odors Short, clean natural nails Long hair must be pulled back Jewelry limited to watch and stud earrings Avoid excessive makeup Cover tattoos career decision making 3
Professional Characteristics Empathy Honesty Patience career decision making 4
Professional Characteristics Enthusiasm Self-Motivation Tact Competence career decision making 5
Explore job sources Identify places of employment Complete cover letter resume application interview career decision making 6
Explore job sources Newspaper ads Friends and relatives Job fairs School counselors Employment agencies Internet career decision making 7
Identify places of employment Hospital Private clinic Home health agency Traveling agency School/University career decision making 8
Complete: Cover Letter Resume Application Interview career decision making 9
Cover Letter Letter of introduction Usually accompanied by other employment documents career decision making 10
Cover 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 career decision making 11
Resume Documents background and skills career decision making 12
Resume Guidelines To include: personal identifying information career objective Education skills accomplishments work experience references One page in length career decision making 13
Application Form or collection of forms provided to a potential employer indicating interests and qualifications for employment career decision making 14
Application 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 career decision making 15
Interview Conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer to get information about the person being interviewed career decision making 16
Interview Guidelines Have all necessary information Social Security number References contact information Dress appropriately Be prepared for questions Understand interview do s and don'ts career decision making 17
Do: Job Seeking Interview Guidelines be on time even early be prepared for difficult questions ask questions about the position/facility send a follow up Thank You note career decision making 18
Interview Guidelines Don t: answer discriminatory questions take a cell phone into the interview chew gum during interview career decision making 19
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 career decision making 20
Job Keeping: Professional Development Purpose: Commitment to profession Leadership Life long learning Research Scope of practice guidelines career decision making 21
Job Keeping: Professional Development Professional development is achieved through: Continuing education courses Mentors Professional journals Professional organizations career decision making 22