Professional Employment
Standards
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Professional Appearance
Professional appearance creates a
positive impression and fosters
professionalism.
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Clothing and uniform
Personal hygiene
Hair and jewelry
Other
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Professional Appearance
Uniform/clothing
Neat, clean, wrinkle free
Name badge in site
Closed toe, supportive shoes
Personal hygiene
Avoid strong perfumes
Good oral hygiene
Control body odors
Short, clean natural nails
Long hair must be pulled back
Jewelry limited to watch and stud
earrings
Hair and jewelry
Other
Avoid excessive makeup
Cover tattoos
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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
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cover letter
resume
application
interview
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Job Seeking
Explore job sources
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Newspaper ads
Friends and relatives
Job fairs
School counselors
Employment agencies
Internet
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Job Seeking
Identify places of employment
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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
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Letter of introduction
Usually accompanied by other
employment documents
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Job Seeking
Cover Letter Guidelines
 Typed on good quality paper
 Use correct spelling and grammar
 Include:
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purpose of the letter
interest in the position
qualifications for position
contact information
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Job Seeking
Resume’
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Documents background and skills
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Job Seeking
Resume’ Guidelines
 To include:
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personal identifying
information
career objective
Education
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skills
accomplishments
work experience
references
 One page in length
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Job Seeking
Application
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Form or collection of forms
provided to a potential employer
indicating interests and
qualifications for employment
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Job Seeking
Application Guidelines
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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
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Conversation where questions are asked
by the interviewer to get information about
the person being interviewed
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Job Seeking
Interview 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 Seeking
Interview 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 Seeking
Interview 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 arrive
 Promote a positive attitude
 Be efficient and willing to learn
 Practice 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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