Allen School Career Connection
August 2012 Education that Works
Allen School
Career Services
IN THIS ISSUE
Welcome 1
Olympics Facts
Student Success
Stories
Employer
Testimonials
Students Together
for a Cause
Job Search Tip
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Employers say one of the best
ways to stand out in a stack of
resumes is to show that you
“get it.” Show that you have
researched the company and
the open position and that you
have identified why you would
be a great fit for their company
and the position they are hir-
ing for!
The Allen School family continues to grow as we welcomed the inaugural class of
Medical Assistant students at the Allen School Phoenix Arizona campus in June of
2012. The students have already gotten involved in the community and held a
blood drive on July 19th. All students currently in the program also maintained an
“A” or “B” grade point average and 100% attendance for the first Module.
Way to go!
Ed Cole
Medical Assistant Student
Graduation: February 2013
At 56 years old, I made the decision to change careers and after much
thought, really wanted to get back into the medical field. I really love the
years I spent working for the Fire department, the aide calls and the contact
with hospitals, doctors, and nurses. I began checking into schools that offered
programs which would get me back into the medical profession. I came
across Allen School and was pleasantly surprised to be interviewed as a po-
tential student. Allen School was not just trying to fill chairs, but actually was
looking for good student candidates. They want their students to succeed
and to do so, they are choosing only those students they feel will do well.
Very impressive! Of course, Financial Assistance was a concern but the staff
sat with me and found the aide I was eligible for. They kept in touch with me
over the next few weeks to let me know what they were finding. I am
through the first 5 weeks and doing well. The class size is such that we all
have the time we need to understand what is being taught. We have the op-
portunity to speak with the instructors, one—on– one and also as a group. It
all comes together to create the type of learning environment that teaches
successful professionals. The class is a tight knit group. We eat lunch togeth-
er and have family-style lunches once each week. With the help of the staff
and the enthusiasm of the students, I believe we have a class of up-and-
coming medical assistants that the community could only hope for!
“The Allen School wants
their students to
succeed, and to do so,
they are choosing only
those students they feel
will do well!”
Leonard Robert Adams
Nursing Assistant Graduate
Graduation: October 2011
My training at Allen School opened the door for employment at the same
School where I graduated. I was hired to assist students with extra prac-
tice. Prior to employment, I assisted my peers by encouraging them. This
was done through tutoring them academically as well as in the Clinical
Skills. I had three instructors. The first would emphasize compassion, in-
tegrity and purpose. The second instructor focused on awareness of your
work environment. My third instructor was very laid back but very profes-
sional. The idea was, make individuals feel comfortable about their sur-
roundings. I am grateful for the entire staff being an effective support sys-
tem for me. The support system is consistent. Starting from Academic
Affairs, Security, Financial Aid office, Career Services and my counselor. The
Key to acquiring employment is the following: Persistence, focus, disci-
pline, purposeful mindset, professional work ethic with integrity. As a
member of the Allen School first being a student and now an Instructor an-
ything is possible. Claim your dreams, rise to the occasion. Counselors not
assigned to me took time to point out my unlimited potential.
“I am grateful for the
entire staff being an
effective support system
for me”
I am writing to let you know what a pleasure it is working with students from Allen School. Several of
our current employees are alumni; some were hired at completion of their internship as we were im-
pressed by their performance and professionalism.
A recent graduate, who James Cruz recommended, joined us just over a week ago, and she already is
a productive member of our team of medical assistants.
Please feel free to forward resumes to me as students become available for internship or hire. If there
is an opening at Sunrise Medical Group, Allen School students will be my first consideration.
Warm regards,
--
Judy Pechulis
Operations Manager
Fun Facts!
“I want you to know that I conducted my first interview today. The student I
met with is absolutely lovely, and of the caliber that I had been accustomed to from your school. Thank you for the
referral. I will be meeting with two more graduates between tomorrow and Monday and will, hopefully, hire one of the three by the end of next
week. If the other two are as qualified as the graduate I interviewed today, I will have a tough time deciding who
to select.”
Allen School students on the Brooklyn cam-
pus have put together and engaged in vari-
ous events to raise money, awareness, and
knowledge about specific causes. The Allen
School students, faculty, and staff have all
been very supportive and have enjoyed the
excitement around campus! Great job
Brooklyn!
Mod 1: Lymphoma
Mod 2: Breast Cancer
Mod 3: Autism
Mod 4: Child Abuse Prevention
Mod 5: Obesity and Healthy Living
Job Search Tip You only have one chance to
make a first impression!
When introducing yourself, remember
to maintain proper eye contact, present
a firm handshake, and speak clearly.
When some people get nervous they
tend to speak too quickly, not allowing
the other person to hear their name.
This will make it hard for the other per-
son to remember who you are. A
lasting impression is one that is built
slowly. Take your time, enjoy the con-
versation and remember, you are there
to learn as well. Ask strong questions!