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Obtaining the Job You Want!
Sara SalsburyMarshfield Clinic
Human Resources Department
Resume Preparation & Interviewing Tips
The mission of the Clinic is to serve patients through accessible, high quality health care, research and education.
Begin with an Impressive Cover Letter
●Be brief and to the point.●Spark the reader’s interest with your opening
statement.●State the title and number of the position for which
you are applying.●Describe one or two of your greatest qualifications
for the position.●Ask for action to be taken.●Thank you!
Information to Include in a Resume
●Personal data / contact information
●Employment objective
●Education
●Employment history
●Military history
●Unique skills
●Miscellaneous
●Reference page
Common Resume Mistakes
●Too long
●Too short or sketchy
●Hard to read
●Wordy
●Spelling/grammatical errors
●Lacks career objective
●Dishonest
●Poor appearance
Completing Applications
●Be simple and to the point.
●Be accurate and HONEST.
●Complete all sections (omissions = falsification).
●Be aware of spelling and grammar.
Completing On-line Applications
●Become familiar with employer websites.●Complete your application in advance.●Set up e-mail alerts, if available.●Verify application has been submitted.●Check back for application status.
●http://www.marshfieldclinic.jobs
Preparing for the Interview
●Review your background – how does it relate to this employer and type of work?
●Be able to state your career goals clearly.
●Identify education and work experience that qualifies you for the position.
●Research the organization.
Information Gathering
●Size of company relative to industry
●Rate of growth
●Services offered
●Organizational culture
●Competition
●Organizational structure
●Locations/sites
●Mission statement
Where to Find this Information
●Company literature / advertising
●Annual reports
●Website
●Word of mouth
Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Interview
●Why did I choose a career in this area?
●How have my education and experiences prepared me for this role?
●How can I contribute to this organization?
●Why should I be the one hired?
●What did I learn from my clinical experience?
What Interviewers Look For
Initial impression●Mannerisms●Professionalism
Relevant work experience●Adaptability●Leadership●Productivity
Relevant education●Team work/leadership●Accomplishments
Interpersonal skills●Communication skills
Interest in position●Enthusiasm●Knowledge of company●Questions
Initiative●Goals and Values●Accountability
Questions Asked
Interviewers will ask questions to determine your:
●Ability to perform in a position
●Willingness to learn
●Manageability
Negative Factors that May Lead to Rejection
●Poor appearance
●Overbearing
●Inability to express self
●Lack of interest or enthusiasm
●Lack of poise or confidence
●Poor eye contact
●Evasiveness
●Late to interview
The Thank You Letter
●Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet and discuss the position.
●State the position for which you were interviewed.
●Include some of the conversational highlights.
●Clarify any information the interviewer may have requested (or items you may have forgotten to mention).
●Reaffirm your interest and enthusiasm.
A Note on References
●Reference checks are always completed prior to offer and hire.
●One unfavorable reference may ruin your chances of being hired.
●List references who know you on a professional level.
Pre-Employment Contingencies
●Reference Checks●Program Director/Instructors●Clinical mentors●Past/Current supervisors
●Drug Screen
●Education/Certification Verification
●Background Checks●Caregiver checks●Criminal history●CCAP
●Driving Record
On the Job
Always demonstrate professionalism!
Dress appropriately for position.
Attendance and punctuality are important.
Display a positive attitude.
Teamwork!
Questions?
Mock Interviews
•Break into groups of two
•15 minute interviews
•Give feedback