C H A P T E R 21 Explore, Enter, and Succeed in Employment.

C H A P T E RC H A P T E R

2121 Explore, Enter, and Succeed in

Employment

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Externship11U N I TU N I T


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The Purpose of an Externship

The externship places the student in an actual health care setting, under the supervision of a practicing health care provider, to apply the skills learned in the classroom.


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Areas Included in an Externship Agreement Policy

The role of the school The role of the health facility The on-site supervisor’s role The student’s obligation


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How Externships Differs from Employment

Externs are not to replace any employees or assume anyone’s job responsibilities.

No financial benefits are paid.


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How Employment Experiencesand Hours Can be Validated

A minimum of 160 hours is recommended for an externship.

Some form of recording time spent at the facility must be developed.


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Areas That Might be Includedon an Evaluation Instrument

Appearance Attitude Maturity Dependability Initiative Administrative tasks Clerical tasks Interpersonal relationships


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How Schools Can Use Student Evaluations

The recording of these observations provides a means of measuring progress or will indicate the need for intervention to assist the student to succeed.


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Unit Summary

What is the purpose of externships? What are four areas of an evaluation

instrument? How do schools use student

evaluations?


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The Job Search22U N I TU N I T


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The Purpose of DifferentStyles of Resumes

The functional style Highlights previous work experience that

has provided you with experience for the position you are applying for

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Skills style Highlights experiences in a number of

unrelated jobs and courses This style may work well for those making a

significant career change. The key is to emphasize what you can do

and categorize experiences to match the desired job skills.

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The targeted style Arranges information to focus on a specific

job opportunity by highlighting the work experience and job skills that are requested by the employer

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Chronological style The most common and most traditional

format Lists education followed by work experience;

starts from the present and progresses back in time


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The Purpose of a Cover Letter

The cover letter is addressed to the person who decides who is to be interviewed and hired.

It is designed to state why you should be hired for the position.

Be sure to list all your skills and qualifications that match the position.

Always request an interview.


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Employment Agency Services

Employment agencies can give efficient service in locating job openings that are often not posted in the newspaper or on job search engines on the Internet.


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When Is it Appropriate toPay an Employment Fee?

If the position will provide you with a substantial pay increase

or If you have been waiting for a certain

position to open up for a long time, it may be wise to secure the position by paying a fee.


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Places to Assist You in Your Job Search

The local newspaper’s classified advertisements

Schedule an appointment with a state employment office to meet with a counselor.


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Abbreviations Used in theNewspaper’s Help-Wanted Section

APPT ASST COL EOE FB H LIC MGR

NEC NEG PD POS FT/PT REQ T WPM


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Unit Summary

Describe a functional resume? What is the purpose of a chronological

resume? How are skills arranged in a skills style

resume?


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How Career Entry Has Changed

More employers are recognizing the benefits of hiring medical assistants who have had specific training in the field.

This eliminates the need for expensive and additional training on the job.


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The Importance of AppearanceWhen Interviewing

Appearance conveys a nonverbal message.

Appearance is an outward indication of who you are.


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Things to Remember or Preparefor the Day Before an Interview

Select the outfit you will wear. Make sure you have a copy of your

resume to present. Make sure you know how to get to the

interview.


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Grooming Characteristics That Keep You from Getting Hired

Bad breath Dirty, untrimmed fingernails Dirty or unkempt hair Overpowering aftershave or perfume

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Grooming Characteristics That Keep You from Getting Hired

Unclean teeth Unpleasant or offensive body odor Untended complexion problems


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Areas of Your Personal Life That Could Lead to Discrimination

Age Cultural or ethnic background Marital status Parenthood


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Unit Summary

What should you remember to prepare the day before an interview?

List three grooming characteristics that could keep you from getting hired?

List four areas of one’s personal life that can lead to discrimination?


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Keys to Career Success

The most important job of the medical assistant during training is to stay focused and learn all you can about what is needed to secure your first job in the medical field.

Understanding the latest trends and issues will help the medical assistant to be hired in this highly competitive field.


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