RESUME PREPARATIONPetrecia Williams

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What is a resume?

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Resumes get your foot in the door.

Resumes are a screening process for the employer.

Resumes get the interview!

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Resumes are your sales pitch.

Resumes are a one-of-a-kind marketing tool.

Resumes are the prospectiveemployer’s first impression ofyou.

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•Identification•Objective•Education •Experience•Coursework•Activities/Honors

THE BASICS

How do I position myself to BE SELECTED and not DE-SELECTED?

IDENTIFICATION Where and How?

IDENTIFICATION

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective Where and How?

IDENTIFICATION

Objective:

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the Senatobia Memorial Hospital Billing Department focusing on assessing Medicare and Medicaid files.

Education Where and How?

IDENTIFICATION

Objective:

Education:

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the Senatobia Memorial Hospital Billing Department focusing on assessing Medicare and Medicaid files. Education:May 2011 Expected Graduation Date Northwest Mississippi Community

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Technology, presently

have a 3.5 grade point averageMay 2009 Senatobia Mississippi High School

Graduated with a 3.3 grade point average

ExperienceWhere and How?

IDENTIFICATION

Objective:

Education:

Experience:

Employers Rate the Importance of Experience

Relevant work experience…………………………………………..4Internship experience………………………………………………..3Any work experience………………………………………………...3Co-op experience……………………………………………………..3

(5 – point scale: 5= Extremely important; 1= Not important)

Jobweb

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the Senatobia Memorial Hospital Billing Department focusing on assessing Medicare and Medicaid files. Education: May 2011 Expected Graduation Date Northwest Mississippi Community College

Associate of Applied ScienceDegree in Medical Office Technology, presentlyhave a 3.5 grade point average

May 2009 Senatobia Mississippi High SchoolGraduated with a 3.3 grade point average

Experience: Dr. Michael Adams Office2010 – to present Senatobia, Mississippi

Process Medicare and Medicaid filesAnswer the phoneSchedule patients’ appointments

2004 – 2010 After –School Sitter for the John Jones Family Assisted three elementary age children with

homework and other needs

Coursework Where and Why?

IDENTIFICATION

Objective:

Education:

Experience:

Coursework:

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the Senatobia Memorial Hospital Billing Department focusing on assessing Medicare and Medicaid files. Education:May 2011 Expected Graduation Date Northwest Mississippi Community College

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Technology, presently have a 3.5 grade point

averageMay 2009 Senatobia Mississippi High School

Graduated with a 3.3 grade point average

Experience: Dr. Michael Adams Office2010 – to present Senatobia, Mississippi

Process Medicare and Medicaid filesAnswer the phoneSchedule patients’ appointments

2004 – 2010 After school sitter for the John Jones family Assisted three elementary age children with

homework and other needs

Coursework : Computerized AccountingMedical Office ConceptsFundamentals of Medical Insurance Coding

Activities/HonorsWhere and How?

IDENTIFICATION

Objective:

Education:

Experience:

Coursework:

Activities/Honors:

References upon request

KELLI HAZE GATES

School Address Permanent AddressNWCC 255 South Crockett RoadP.O. Drawer G Senatobia, MS 38668Senatobia, Ms 38668 662-562-4062

khg@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the Senatobia Memorial Hospital Billing Department focusing on assessing Medicare and Medicaid files. Education:

May 2011 Expected Graduation Date Northwest Mississippi Community College Associate of Applied Science

Degree in Medical Office Technology, presentlyhave a 3.5 grade point average

May 2009 Senatobia Mississippi High SchoolGraduated with a 3.3 grade point average

Experience: Dr. Michael Adams Office2010 – to present Senatobia, Mississippi

Process Medicare and Medicaid filesAnswer the phoneSchedule patients’ appointments

2004 – 2010 After School Sitter for the John Jones’ FamilyAssisted three elementary age children with homework and other needs

Coursework : Computerized Accounting Medical Office Concepts Fundamentals of Medical Insurance Coding

Activities and Honors: NWCC and High School Student GovernmentReferences upon Request

•Typos or grammatical errors - 34% •Including too much information - 22% •Not listing achievements in former roles - 17%•Poor layout and/or design - 17% •Including too little information -7%•Others/don’t know - 3%

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THE COVER LETTER Remember your business letter rules:

•Be sure to include the correct inside address

•Remember the colon following the greeting

•Make reference to your resume in body of the letter

•Mention the specific job you want

•Explain how you found out about the position

•Conclude with a clear courteous request for an interview

•Note after salutation and your signature that there is an enclosure – your resume

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February 10, 2011

255 South Crockett RoadSenatobia, Mississippi 38668

Mrs. Juanita KernerBilling Department DirectorSenatobia Memorial Hospital222 Getwell RoadSenatobia, Mississippi 38668

Dear Mrs. Kerner:

My formal training and work experience have me ready to step into the job that you advertised in the February 1, 2011, Tate County Democrat.

My finishing my degree in Medical Technology this Spring, coupled with my work experience at Dr. Adams’ Office in handling Medicare and Medicaid files give me the needed experience and skills to apply for the opening in your billing department.

I have enclosed my resume and do look forward to an opportunity to interview. I appreciate your consideration of my applying for the billing position in your department.

Sincerely,

Kelli Haze Gates

Enclosure: Resume

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Create a healthy sense of self-doubt—Check – Check and Double Check

WHII FM•WHAT’S•IN•IT•FOR•ME

How do you fit?

IT IS IN THE PACKAGING

Put yourself in your perspective employer’sshoes. What would you be looking for if you were searching for the perfect applicant?

Somebody thought you were a real possibility for the job!

You receive an e-mail or acall giving you a date and

time for an interview!

Now what?

You have studied hard.You possess a marketable skill.You must, now, sell yourself.

BE ON TIME!

•Securing a job is much easier if you look the part.

•A useful guideline is to dress as you would for an important day on the job, like a meeting with a supervisor.

•Your clothes are your image.

•Check the mirror and see what others see.

•Clothes should be clean, well fitting and wrinkle free.

•Wear a solid color conservative suit with a coordinated shirt or blouse•Wear polished, conservative shoes•Make sure your hair is well groomed and neat•Don’t overdo the perfume, makeup, cologne, or after shave•Limit your jewelry•Make sure to try on your outfit before the day of the interview•Neat trimmed nails

WHAT DO I TAKE WITH ME?

•Pocket folder•Extra resumes•Reference sheet/Reference letters•Pen•Pencil•Paper•List of your own questions

Nonverbal Communication:

•Be pleasant to absolutely everyone

•Project enthusiasm and confidence

•Make eye contact

•Greet the interviewer

•Provide a firm hand shake

•Sit upright and avoid fidgeting

•Remember to smile

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES AND DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

Petrecia Williams

Endicott Report: Trends in EmploymentHarding UniversityRollins Collegejobweblearnmoreindiana.orghamilton-recruitment.comcropgrow,.comInterview.monsterHarvard Universityquintcareers.com

Interviewers have expectations.

Your goal must be to demonstrate your interest and qualifications for the position. .

According to jobweb the following are the ten top qualities Employers seek:

•Communication skills•Honesty/integrity•Teamwork skills•Interpersonal skills•Motivation/initiative•Strong work ethic•Analytical skills•Flexibility/adaptability•Computer skills•Organizational skills

Know the company.

•How large is the company•Any recent changes it has undergone•What the company does•What role you could play in the organization

•How would you describe yourself?•What type of courses do you enjoy most?•Why should I select you over other applicants?•What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?•Describe a work or school-related problem and how you solved it.•Tell me about a time you worked as a part of a team.•What are your short-term goals?•Why do you want to work in this occupation and for this company?

•Identify any problem areas in your background and be prepared to discuss them. •Describe your ideal job.•Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 10 years?•Name three adjectives that best describe you and why. •Give an example of a time you worked under pressure. •What skills do you feel are necessary for this position?•Describe a difficult time you had with a a supervisor and how you handled it.

•explain the Situation •tell what your Task was•explain what Action you took•talk about Results of your action

S T A R

YOUR TURN:

•Who would supervise me?

•Can you describe a typical assignment?

• Are there opportunities for advancement?

Closure

On leaving sincerely thank the interviewerfor his or her time. It is also proper to thankthe receptionist who conducted you to the interview.

Follow with a thank you letter.Use a standard business format. Use a colon afterthe interviewer’s name and a space after each paragraph.

Sign your full name.

Why not me?•Negative personality or poor impression, lack of motivation, ambition, maturity, enthusiasm•Poor communication skills•Inadequate preparation•Poor grades in major field•Unrealistic expectations•Poor preparation for the interview