Evaluating your Current Situation What do you like and dislike about your
current job? Pro/Con list
Is the grass really greener on the other side?
Will changing jobs solve your problem?
A time for soul searching What will you do?
A decision has been reached Yes, look for a new job No, deal with my current situation What to do next
Finding that Dream Wound Care Job Finding a new job is about you Reality check
A dream job? Just a change?
What is next for you, career wise Clinical Research Management Education
Think about your job like a close personal relationship
Try to leave on a high note
Conducting a Wound Care Job Search Networking… Get in touch with
WCC peers Past associates Classmates Teachers
Search for open, new, possible future positions
Job boards/WOUND CARE CAREERS Research facilities/companies Industry Reps Newspapers Trade journals Cold calling Professional Recruiters/Head Hunters
Prior to Resume Submission Look at all jobs available at your present
company1. Geographic location—are you willing to move?
2. Are there any issues with the company? Management Benefits Freedom Advancement Can current company meet your career goals?
Resume Preparation Check spelling and grammar, make sure it’s correct All content should be brief, clear and to the point
eliminate the extra fluff stick to the facts 2-3 pages are okay (if no fluff)
Use white or cream colored paper List your WCC certification, volunteer work, computer
skills, honors/awards, etc. Be ready to support/defend your content Always write using the positive (not the negative) Sell your talents and experience with the benefits and
positive outcomes Target your resume to the job you are seeking Personalize each cover letter
Resume Submission
Send your resume as requested: Internete-mailFaxUS mail
Follow-up to make sure your resume and cover letter were received
Interview Preparation
Know the company internet for research
Know the issues specific to the company or facility
Conduct an online search of the person(s)who are interviewing you
Know where the interview is located ask for directions
Plan what you will wear look professional
Practice answering typical interview question and job specific questions
Avoid simple yes and no answers, let your answers stimulate conversation
Interview Preparation
Have extra copies of your resume ready to distribute at the interview
Prepare questions for the interviewers makes you appear more engaged
Know how are you going to “sell” your talents and experience
what can you do for the company
Know what you want out of the job what’s your objective—A JOB OFFER)
Try to schedule the interview for a time when you are at your best
Interview Day Get a good night’s sleep and dress for success
Look sharp and professional
Be on time (at least 10-15 minutes early)
Be honest about your needs in a job The interview is a two way conversation
your needs must also match the needs of the employer
If compensation question arises, turn it around and ask what is the salary range? Don’t give a bottom line figure
Your goal is an offer
Be professional, state your facts with enthusiasm Take a breath, smile and share your story
Interview Day
Communication is 93% non-verbal Sit up tall, smile! Show your animation (hands or facial expression)
Expect behaviorally based questions Do you work better by yourself or with others Were you ever reprimanded for something you did on the job?)
Ask for the job Close the sale “ From what we discussed today, it sounds like your needs match my
skill set very well and I would really like this position, when can I start?”
Follow-up the interview by sending a hand written thank-you card
No emails Make sure you get the interviewers business card
The Job Offer
Ask for time to review the offer before accepting Get the offer in writing Create a pro/con list to evaluate offer/opportunity Know a realistic salary level and know what the
market will bear Consider all benefits—not just base salary Is the offer valuable to you? All benefits may be negotiable Walk away from an offer if it is not what you want
Sources
Mercer, Michael W., Hire the best and avoid the rest. AMACOM, 1993.
Miller, Gordon, Quit your job often and get big raises. Doubleday, New York. 1999
Pinkley, Robin L. & Northcraft, Gregory B., Getting Paid what you’re worth: The expert negotiators’ guide to salary and compensation. St. Martin’s, New York. 2000
Weiss, Donald H., Fair, Square and Legal 3rd Edition: safe hiring, managing & firing practices to keep you & your company out of court. AMACOM, 2000
Stil, Del J., High Impact Hiring, How to interview and select outstanding employees. Management Development Systems, Coeur d` Alene, ID. fifth printing 2006
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