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The Audacia Foundation, Inc.
Employment Now Series, 2016 Blueprints and Blunders
Job Search StrategiesResumes
InterviewsTransition to Employment
Funded by a Grant Awarded by The New York State Department of Health Under the Health Worker Retraining Initiative
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Welcome and Overview
Disclaimer: While an effort is made to share up-to-date, accurate, available information, The Audacia Foundation, Inc. and its representatives make no warranties, express or implied, as to the content, accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links and other items
contained in this program nor to the fitness of the information for any purpose, or to the results obtained by individuals using the information and is not responsible for any action taken in
reliance on the information contained herein.
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Audacia Program VisionEmpowermentEngagementEnhancement of
knowledge, skills and attitude Career
advancement
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Potential Results for Individual Learners
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1. Increased awareness and understanding of the power of self-reflection as starting point in job search efforts/activities
2. Improved base of knowledge and skills for professional development and employment opportunities
Takeaways
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• What: What to do and not to (general/resumes)?• When to do what(general/resumes)?• Why do specific things and not others?• Who is involved? • Where to look for jobs?• How to go about job searching, submitting
resumes and preparing for/participating in interviews?
Preliminaries
The Job Search Process:Blueprints and Blunders
Job Search Process: Blueprint of Steps in Process
1. Self-assessment2. Organizing and planning3. Job market4. Resources5. Self-preparation:
resumes and cover letters/ interview practice
6. Location and travel awareness and practice
The Job Search Process: Blunders
No self-assessment No planning or
organization/ chaos No resource analysis No/little self- preparation:
eg: using template resumes and cover letters or eliminating cover letters/ interview practice:
No location and travel awareness and practice
“Winging it”
Awareness Checklist• Self-Awareness • Trends • Organizational Knowledge/Interest • Potential Contributions • Punctuality and Deadlines • Attitude-yours • Behavior-yours
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Blueprint Self- Assessment Awareness
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• Values (reputation, authority, cooperation) • Beliefs ( empowerment, ownership, self-
responsibility) • Expectations (well- paying, full time/promotion in
3-6 months) • Assumptions: (work accommodates you) • Definitions (“job”/“communication skills”)• Attitude: (appreciative/demanding/impatient)• Behavior: (focused/scheduled/procrastinating)
Awareness:Your Role in the Health Care System
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
YOUPATIENTS
TEAMMEMBERS
ORGANIZATION
BLUEPRINT: Organizing and Planning
• Create a system for job search process• Create a schedule and keep it most of the time• List your network and resources available• Be prepared to spontaneously discuss job search • Identify geographical areas and travel preferences
and “deal-breakers”• Identify types of potential employers and check
their websites for job openings and career opportunities
Blueprints and Blunders:Create a System and Avoid Confusion
• Spreadsheets• Lists• Computerized• Paperwork
BLUNDERS IN ORGANIZING AND PLANNING
• Delay, avoidance, or procrastination• No system• Sloppy recordkeeping: misspelled
names/wrong dates of employment/wrong contact names of supervisors/wrong organization for the resume submitted
TRENDS in Health Care: Blueprints and Blunders
Blueprints1. Know the trends-
federal/state/regional2. HWRI program
support ( online learning programs)
3. Online resources-check for credibility of sites versus opinion pieces
Blunders1. Ignorance of trends
reveals student status more than aspiring professional
2. Limited job search opportunities
Blueprint: Job Market Trends and Issues
U.S. Federal Health Care Delivery SystemNYS Health Care Delivery SystemCultural Competency: patients and co-workers/supervisorsAging workforce and potential patientsFinancial literacy and resource stewardship as it pertains to health care organizationsCare coordination to reduce costs and improve quality careManaged care and payment systems
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Resume Prep: Knowledge of the Organization
Blueprints:1. Knowing the mission
of the organization and how you would fit in/contribute
2. Knowing the website and what is new/highlighted allows you to customize resume
Blunders:1. Ignorance is not bliss.
Example: Applying for pediatric job in long term care residential facility
2. Not knowing size of facility, scope of services and MISSION
Resume Prep: Your Contribution
Blueprint: Have several ideas of what and how you could contribute-special knowledge/skills
Blunders: Having no idea how you could contribute and expecting employer to “ figure out” your strengths and needs” and “connect the dots”
Deadlines of Submission of Resumes
Blueprints: • No delays• Identify and submit by
deadlines
Blunders:• Applying when it is
convenient for you• Lack of awareness of
organizational hiring cycles
Attitude and Behaviors of Submitting Resumes and Cover Letters:
Blueprints and Blunders
Blueprints1.Follow instructions2. Follow-up to verify receipt-be appropriate and identify yourself. Do not assume you are the only one sending in a resume
Blunders:1. Sloppy paperwork- eg:
templates with blanks where words should be written
2. Not following instructions3. No verification of receipt
RESOURCES for Submitting ResumesBLUEPRINTS & BLUNDERS
• Internet• Friends/families/ others• Print media• Social media
ONLINE MOSTLY or ONLY !
Pre- Resume Prep: Location and Travel Blueprints and Blunders
• Urban/suburban• Large/small • Independent/Networked
system• Private/non-
profit/government• Easily accessible or not
• Not knowing about employer location before submitting resume/agreeing to interview
• Not identifying commuting strategies before applying
Purpose of ResumeBlueprints and Blunders
Blueprint1. Identify you as a
potential candidate2. Create interest in
learning more about you as a potential employee
3. Create interest in scheduling next step-phone or live interview
4. Stand out among competition
BlundersSubmitting a resume is the main step in getting a job
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Resumes: Key Questions to Consider
Who is the reader? (Human/ Program/ Supervisor)
What keywords to use versus creative writing)Readability: font and size of font; spacing Format (chronological/ functional)Summary of Qualifications/Objective Composition: bullet points vs.essaySpelling, grammar and punctuation Cover Letters ( customized/informative)
Steps in Resume DevelopmentBlueprints and Blunders
Blueprints: HOMEWORK1. Identify potential jobs and
keywords in job descriptions2. Identify your knowledge, skills, and
ACHIEVEMENTS (Lists)3. Identify action verbs 4. Make a list jobs held and
contributions for each5. List of training/ education6. Choose format7. Create summary of qualifications8. Proofread for grammar,
punctuation, and spelling9. Customize for each position10. Cover letters
Blunders: 1. Template/ generic resume2. Using an old resume from period
prior to new training: no updates3. Job duties and job descriptions4. Errors/ sloppiness/ omissions/
enhancements/ falsehoods, inappropriate paper for hard copy
5. Making the reader “figure it out” or “connect the dots”
6. No cover letter unless specifically instructed not to send one
7. Not qualified for position8. Use of “Objective”
Readability: Blueprints and BlundersSpacing and fonts
FONTS
1.Standard font ( Times New Roman/ courier)2.Font size 123.Black ink color4.Beware underlining, bold, use of script, etc.
Heading: Contact InformationBlueprints and Blunders
Blueprints1. Easy to read font and
size2. Contact information
accurate and timely3. Simple and
professional email addresses: [email protected]
Blunders1.Phone number changed/ voicemail doesn’t accept messages/ creative voicemails using children to record message, music, personal messages2. Creative email addresses: “Ilovemydog”
BlueprintSummary of Qualifications
• Last to be written• Concise summary/profile of what you have to
offer as an employee; make each word count• Example: Bilingual LPN with five years
medical assistance experience working in high-volume, fast-paced health center serving more than 10,000 culturally and generationally diverse clients with chronic medical conditions
BlueprintExamples of Action Verbs for
Accomplishments/Achievements1.Planned2.Coordinated3.Improved4.Created5.Implemented
6.Designed, restructured7.Saved8.Organized9.Managed10.Assisted
BlueprintSpelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
1.Initial amount of time an employer reviews a resume: 15- 20 seconds minimum to 45 seconds maximum2. What do errors say about the potential work you will do?3. One of the biggest complaints of resume reviewers and easiest to prevent
Summary1. Self-awareness and
involvement in resume development
2. What have you contributed in the past and what can you contribute in your new position
3. How does your resume reflect you as a potential employee via implication?
4. Resume technicalities: format/font/spacing/ error-free/readability/use of templates, generic, “fillers”5. What can you do during your search period to build your resume?6. Having hard copies available during daily activities to increase distribution
Job Search and Resumes Initial Pieces of the Employment
Puzzle
Congratulations !
Discussion
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New York New York, 10006212- 425-5050
email: [email protected]
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