AMA 112 Credentials
and Employment
Externship
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Responsibilities
- dependability
- professionalism
- well groomed
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Guidelines for Success
- procedural performance – have all entry level skills
- preparedness – transportation, family
considerations, finances
- attendance – be punctual, dependable, reliable
- appearance – clean, neat, minimal jewelry and
makeup, hair up, no perfume
- attitude – team player, adaptability, flexibility,
admit errors, anticipate tasks and do them, do
not make derogatory remarks or be a know-itall, be enthusiastic
Employment Goals
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Study your strengths and weaknesses
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Know where you want to work
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Know where you want to be in 2-5 years
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Be able to sell yourself
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Use self-analysis and work on weaknesses
and strengths
Finding a Job
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Internet
Employment Agencies
School Placement Offices
Medical Facilities
Private Offices
Temp Agencies
Networking
Applying for a Job
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Follow directions on all applications
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Be distinctive from all other
applicants
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Portfolio
Resume
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One page: functional or chronological
Use action words
Key info such as address, telephone number etc…
Skills and strengths
Education
Affiliations and Volunteer work
Experience
References – be sure to ask them permission
Black ink, good paper, regular type, nice layout
Be honest
Cover Letter
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Brief
Meaningful
Mention the job itself
State your goal if pertains to job
Address to correct person
Correct formatting and good quality
paper
1st paragraph state position, 2nd
paragraph stress your skills, 3rd
paragraph request interview
Employment Applications
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Read completely first
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Follow instructions exactly
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Answer all questions, leave no blanks, put N/A if
necessary
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Put ‘negotiable’ in wage line
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Reason for leaving previous job; be positive “to
explore new career direction”
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Type or print legibly
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Use black ink
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Attach resume and cover letter to application if
necessary
Portfolio
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Pens
Notepad
Social Security Card
Immunization Record
Copies of your resume
Letters of reference
References and contact info
Job application filled out for reference
Certificates
Special training info
Awards
Action Words
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Achieved
Assisted
Attained
Conducted
Created
Developed
Directed
Established
Implemented
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Maintained
Operated
Organized
Participated
Performed
Planned
Prepared
Solved
Systemized
Interviews
Practice
 Stand out, be special
Possess:
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Technical skills
Confidentiality
Human relations skills
Communications skills
Find out about the facility you are applying to, think
of questions to ask and write them down
Anticipate questions that will be asked of you and
prepare answers
Dress appropriately
Do not be late
Send a follow-up thank you letter
Common Interview Questions
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Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Why do you want the position?
What are your short/long term goals?
Why did you leave your previous position?
What salary rate are you looking for?
How do you handle pressure?
Do you work better alone or as part of a
team?
How do you handle conflict?
What did you like best/least about your
previous job?
Certification & Recertification
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Be a lifelong learner – stay abreast of new
technologies, procedures, medications,
legal issues, etc…
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Take the CMA exam – this proves you have
a high standard and level of education
recognized nationally
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Recertify – keep up your credential; attend
seminars, chapter meetings, CMA
Magazine CEU’s, or retake the exam