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Resume Review & Resume Review & Etiquette of Etiquette of InterviewingInterviewing
OAPA Student Professional OAPA Student Professional Development Conference Development Conference
Saturday, February 19, 2011Saturday, February 19, 2011
Jay Peterson MSBS, PA-CJay Peterson MSBS, PA-C
11stst PA Job Search PA Job Search
Start ~ 3 - 4 months prior to Start ~ 3 - 4 months prior to graduationgraduation– Clinical RotationsClinical Rotations– PA Program PA Program – AAPA AAPA – State Chapter – OAPAState Chapter – OAPA– PA JournalsPA Journals– Specialty PA OrganizationsSpecialty PA Organizations– General Job SitesGeneral Job Sites– Hospital SystemsHospital Systems– Word-of-mouthWord-of-mouth
Narrow the FocusNarrow the Focus
Ideas to Narrow FocusIdeas to Narrow Focus– Specialty(ies)Specialty(ies)
– LocationLocation
– Hours/ScheduleHours/Schedule
– Practice SettingPractice Setting
– OthersOthers
Be Smart & Selective !Be Smart & Selective !
The ResumeThe Resume
Alter Resume for each JobAlter Resume for each Job 11stst Impression Impression
– Letter of Interest / Cover LetterLetter of Interest / Cover Letter– Accentuate attributesAccentuate attributes– ReferencesReferences
Send ResumeSend Resume– Check proper format Check proper format – Wait…verify receiptWait…verify receipt
Be Patient !Be Patient !
Resume ExamplesResume Examples
Many different stylesMany different styles
Proof Read !Proof Read ! Proof Read !Proof Read !
Pre-Interview Pre-Interview PreparationPreparationGet more information about the Get more information about the
PracticePractice– OnlineOnline– Any connectionsAny connections
When Contacted:When Contacted: Professional, Friendly & Interested Professional, Friendly & Interested
– 11stst Personal Impression Personal Impression Get Practice ContactGet Practice Contact
– Name, position, phone, emailName, position, phone, email
Pre-Interview Pre-Interview PreparationPreparationDetermine Job Details:Determine Job Details:
Supervising PhysicianSupervising Physician
Current & Prior PA HistoryCurrent & Prior PA History
Established vs. New PositionEstablished vs. New Position
Established vs. New PracticeEstablished vs. New Practice
Other Clinicians & StaffOther Clinicians & Staff
Pre-Interview Pre-Interview PreparationPreparationInterview SettingInterview Setting Phone vs. In-personPhone vs. In-person Interview FormatInterview Format
– Length of interviewLength of interview– Names, titles, & pronunciationNames, titles, & pronunciation– Location of interviewLocation of interview– Other elementsOther elements
Meal involvedMeal involved Observation of practiceObservation of practice
The Interview ItselfThe Interview Itself
Analogies:Analogies: PA Program InterviewPA Program Interview Dating / MarriageDating / Marriage
Arrive EarlyArrive Early
Be YourselfBe Yourself
They are also interviewing for you !They are also interviewing for you !
Interview AppearanceInterview Appearance
ProfessionalProfessional
Appear CleanAppear Clean
Exude ConfidenceExude Confidence
11stst Face-to-Face Impression Face-to-Face Impression
Yes, you are being evaluated on……. Yes, you are being evaluated on……. EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!
Interview AppearanceInterview Appearance
HairHair Well kept, groomedWell kept, groomed Clean shavenClean shaven
OuterwearOuterwear SuitSuit Preferably conservative dark-coloredPreferably conservative dark-colored
– Not a bar or wedding receptionNot a bar or wedding reception
Interview AppearanceInterview Appearance
ShirtShirt Simple, single color long-sleeveSimple, single color long-sleeve Button-up shirtButton-up shirt
But I want to add some Flair !But I want to add some Flair ! Men = tieMen = tie Women = scarf/accent Women = scarf/accent
Interview AppearanceInterview Appearance
Socks & ShoesSocks & Shoes CleanClean Men = MatchingMen = Matching Women = Low or no heelWomen = Low or no heel
OtherOther Minimal scentMinimal scent Minimal jewelryMinimal jewelry Minimal self-expressionMinimal self-expression
Interview DemeanorInterview Demeanor
Carry Yourself WellCarry Yourself Well
ConfidenceConfidence– Sit uprightSit upright
– Eye contactEye contact
Control anxiety / nervesControl anxiety / nerves– Deep, slow breathsDeep, slow breaths
You are happy to be there!You are happy to be there!
Interview DemeanorInterview Demeanor
Shake HandsShake Hands
Speak slowly and loudlySpeak slowly and loudly
– Don’t be timidDon’t be timid
– Use your vocabularyUse your vocabulary
Relax and think things throughRelax and think things through
– Don’t be in a Hurry!Don’t be in a Hurry!
Interview QuestionsInterview Questions
Be Prepared for the Common Ones:Be Prepared for the Common Ones: Why do you want this PA job?Why do you want this PA job?
What are your Strengths/Weaknesses?What are your Strengths/Weaknesses?
What would others say about you?What would others say about you?
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 yrs.?Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 yrs.?
What are your interests outside of work?What are your interests outside of work?
Things to Find OutThings to Find Out
What is the General Schedule?What is the General Schedule?– Each day of the week, staffing, etc.Each day of the week, staffing, etc.– Hours of workHours of work– Patient demographicsPatient demographics
How Long is the Orientation?How Long is the Orientation?
Previous PA historyPrevious PA history– EmploymentEmployment– ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Things to Find OutThings to Find Out
Who is the Practice Supervisor?Who is the Practice Supervisor?
Are the Physician(s) and PA(s) Are the Physician(s) and PA(s)
interested in teaching you?interested in teaching you?
Is other Teaching Occurring?Is other Teaching Occurring?
– Residents, Students, etc.Residents, Students, etc.
Need to KnowNeed to Know
Salary RangeSalary Range– Including payment structureIncluding payment structure
Production/Bonus StructureProduction/Bonus Structure
Call Schedule Call Schedule – What type, how often, What type, how often,
reimbursement?reimbursement?
Health, Dental, Life InsuranceHealth, Dental, Life Insurance
Review Periods & ProcessReview Periods & Process
Liability InsuranceLiability Insurance
Need to KnowNeed to Know
Retirement Program DetailsRetirement Program Details
Sick Time, VacationSick Time, Vacation
CME AllotmentCME Allotment– Amount of money, time offAmount of money, time off
Business ExpensesBusiness Expenses– Cell phone, pager, PDA, etc.Cell phone, pager, PDA, etc.
Professional Dues, DEA, Licensure, Professional Dues, DEA, Licensure, etc.etc.
Termination/Leave PolicyTermination/Leave Policy
Things that Can’t be Things that Can’t be AskedAsked Marital StatusMarital Status
Family StatusFamily Status
– Pregnancy, Children, Exact Living Pregnancy, Children, Exact Living
SituationSituation
Religious BeliefsReligious Beliefs
Sexual OrientationSexual Orientation
Race / EthnicityRace / Ethnicity
Anything ElseAnything Else
If Interested in the Position:If Interested in the Position:
ContractContract
Employee Rules & RegulationsEmployee Rules & Regulations
Job ShadowingJob Shadowing
Speak with other EmployeesSpeak with other Employees
Don’t ForgetDon’t Forget
Be YourselfBe Yourself Specific attributes about yourselfSpecific attributes about yourself
– May or may not be on resumeMay or may not be on resume Why you should be hiredWhy you should be hired
– Toot your own horn!Toot your own horn! Any connection to the Any connection to the
area/specialtyarea/specialty– Friends, family, life experiences, etc.Friends, family, life experiences, etc.
Ask QuestionsAsk Questions
Job DecisionsJob Decisions
Expect Multiple OpportunitiesExpect Multiple Opportunities
Look at the BIG PICTURELook at the BIG PICTURE
– Salary is not the only thing!Salary is not the only thing!
ReferencesReferences
American Academy of Physician American Academy of Physician
AssistantsAssistants
www.aapa.orgwww.aapa.org
Ballweg, R., et al. Ballweg, R., et al. Physician Assistant Physician Assistant A A
Guide to Clinical Practice.Guide to Clinical Practice. (2008) 4 (2008) 4thth Edition, Edition,
pages 663-674.pages 663-674.
Monster.comMonster.com
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