AMA 112 Credentials AMA 112 Credentials and Employmentand Employment

ExternshipExternship ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

- dependability- dependability- professionalism- professionalism- well groomed - well groomed

Guidelines for SuccessGuidelines for Success- procedural performance – have all entry level skills- procedural performance – have all entry level skills- preparedness – transportation, family - preparedness – transportation, family considerations, financesconsiderations, finances- attendance – be punctual, dependable, reliable- attendance – be punctual, dependable, reliable- appearance – clean, neat, minimal jewelry and - appearance – clean, neat, minimal jewelry and makeup, hair up, no perfumemakeup, hair up, no perfume- attitude – team player, adaptability, flexibility, - attitude – team player, adaptability, flexibility, admit errors, anticipate tasks and do them, do admit errors, anticipate tasks and do them, do not not make derogatory remarks or be a know-it-make derogatory remarks or be a know-it- all, all, be enthusiasticbe enthusiastic

Employment GoalsEmployment Goals

Study your strengths and weaknessesStudy your strengths and weaknesses

Know where you want to workKnow where you want to work

Know where you want to be in 2-5 yearsKnow where you want to be in 2-5 years

Be able to sell yourselfBe able to sell yourself

Use self-analysis and work on weaknesses Use self-analysis and work on weaknesses and strengthsand strengths

Finding a JobFinding a Job

InternetInternet Employment AgenciesEmployment Agencies School Placement OfficesSchool Placement Offices Medical FacilitiesMedical Facilities Private OfficesPrivate Offices Temp AgenciesTemp Agencies NetworkingNetworking

Applying for a JobApplying for a Job

Follow directions on all applicationsFollow directions on all applications

Be distinctive from all other Be distinctive from all other applicantsapplicants

Resume Resume

Cover letterCover letter

PortfolioPortfolio

ResumeResume

One page: functional or chronologicalOne page: functional or chronological Use action wordsUse action words Key info such as address, telephone number etc…Key info such as address, telephone number etc… Skills and strengthsSkills and strengths EducationEducation Affiliations and Volunteer workAffiliations and Volunteer work ExperienceExperience References – be sure to ask them permissionReferences – be sure to ask them permission Black ink, good paper, regular type, nice layoutBlack ink, good paper, regular type, nice layout Be honestBe honest

Cover LetterCover Letter

BriefBrief MeaningfulMeaningful Mention the job itselfMention the job itself State your goal if pertains to jobState your goal if pertains to job Address to correct personAddress to correct person Correct formatting and good quality Correct formatting and good quality

paperpaper 11stst paragraph state position, 2 paragraph state position, 2ndnd

paragraph stress your skills, 3paragraph stress your skills, 3rdrd paragraph request interviewparagraph request interview

Employment ApplicationsEmployment Applications

Read completely firstRead completely first

Follow instructions exactlyFollow instructions exactly

Answer all questions, leave no blanks, put N/A if Answer all questions, leave no blanks, put N/A if necessarynecessary

Put ‘negotiable’ in wage linePut ‘negotiable’ in wage line

Reason for leaving previous job; be positive “to Reason for leaving previous job; be positive “to explore new career direction”explore new career direction”

Type or print legiblyType or print legibly

Use black inkUse black ink

Attach resume and cover letter to application if Attach resume and cover letter to application if necessarynecessary

PortfolioPortfolio

PensPens NotepadNotepad Social Security CardSocial Security Card Immunization RecordImmunization Record Copies of your resumeCopies of your resume Letters of referenceLetters of reference References and contact infoReferences and contact info Job application filled out for referenceJob application filled out for reference CertificatesCertificates Special training infoSpecial training info Awards Awards

Action WordsAction Words

AchievedAchieved AssistedAssisted AttainedAttained ConductedConducted CreatedCreated DevelopedDeveloped DirectedDirected EstablishedEstablished Implemented Implemented

MaintainedMaintained OperatedOperated OrganizedOrganized ParticipatedParticipated PerformedPerformed PlannedPlanned PreparedPrepared SolvedSolved Systemized Systemized

InterviewsInterviews

PracticePractice Stand out, be specialStand out, be specialPossess: Possess:

Technical skillsTechnical skills ConfidentialityConfidentiality Human relations skillsHuman relations skills Communications skillsCommunications skills

Find out about the facility you are applying to, think Find out about the facility you are applying to, think of questions to ask and write them downof questions to ask and write them down

Anticipate questions that will be asked of you and Anticipate questions that will be asked of you and prepare answersprepare answers

Dress appropriatelyDress appropriately Do not be lateDo not be late Send a follow-up thank you letterSend a follow-up thank you letter

Common Interview QuestionsCommon Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself.Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths/weaknesses?What are your strengths/weaknesses? Why do you want the position?Why do you want the position? What are your short/long term goals?What are your short/long term goals? Why did you leave your previous position?Why did you leave your previous position? What salary rate are you looking for?What salary rate are you looking for? How do you handle pressure?How do you handle pressure? Do you work better alone or as part of a Do you work better alone or as part of a

team?team? How do you handle conflict?How do you handle conflict? What did you like best/least about your What did you like best/least about your

previous job?previous job?

Certification & RecertificationCertification & Recertification

Be a lifelong learner – stay abreast of new Be a lifelong learner – stay abreast of new technologies, procedures, medications, technologies, procedures, medications, legal issues, etc…legal issues, etc…

Take the CMA exam – this proves you Take the CMA exam – this proves you have a high standard and level of have a high standard and level of education recognized nationallyeducation recognized nationally

Recertify – keep up your credential; attend Recertify – keep up your credential; attend seminars, chapter meetings, CMA seminars, chapter meetings, CMA Magazine CEU’s, or retake the examMagazine CEU’s, or retake the exam