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 freeName badge in siteClosed toe, supportive shoes

Personal hygiene Avoid strong perfumesGood oral hygieneControl body odorsShort, clean natural nails

Hair and jewelry Long hair must be pulled backJewelry limited to watch and stud earrings

Other Avoid excessive makeupCover 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 arrivePromote a positive attitudeBe efficient and willing to learnPractice 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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