JOB INTERVIEWS

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

MEMORIZE THE AGENCY’S MISSION STATEMENT

90% OF ALL JOBS ARE NEVER POSTED. PERSONAL CONTACTS IS THE MOST OFTEN MEANS.

PERSONNEL SERVICE OR NURSES’ POOL

STATE JOBS SERVICE

NURSING JOURNALS NEWSPAPERS, BULLETIN BOARDS,

YELLOW PAGES INTERNET

DEVELOP A JOB-SEARCH PLAN

MAKE FINDING A JOB – YOUR JOB FOR THE TIME

ARRANGE ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND CHILD CARE AHEAD OF TIME

DECIDE YOUR BOUNDARIES AS TO GEOGRAPHIC AREA, SHIFT ROTATION, PERSONAL ABILITY.

Remember to take the self-assessment quizzes on www.monster.com

Virtual Interview (Healthcare) Resume

Your first job is important. It forms the basis for future opportunities. Performing well the first time provides a sound basis and good references that will help in acquiring future positions.

DO NOT BURN YOUR BRIDGES!

REVIEW FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.

INTERVIEW TIPS

REVIEW TIPS ON www.monster.com. Almost any question you have on preparing for an interview is addressed at this site. In addition to preparing a resume, writing a cover letter and follow-up thank you note or letter.

Wear conservative clothing, Preferably a suit. Remember red is a power color. Choose

colors that complement your coloring.

Shoes must be neat and clean. Avoid extreme make-up and nail polish. The

CDC has mandated a ban on acrylic nails in all health care facilities.

Hair – clean, styled. Nails – clean, trimmed. Short haircut and minimal facial hair. Minimal jewelry. Use a firm handshake!

Arrive at least 5 minutes early. When seeking employment, your personal portfolio

will be necessary with: Copy of your CPR certification Copy of immunization record Copy of college transcript Copy of LPN license Copy of photo ID Copy of Social Security card

Copy of your TB certification

A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME WILL BE KEPT ON FILE

A COPY OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

BE PREPARED TO TAKE A MANDATORY MATH TEST AT MOST FACILITIES

WRITE THANK YOU LETTER WITHIN 24 HOURS OF INTERVIEW.