Now that you are approaching graduation….. Advancing Your Career.
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Now that you are approaching graduation…..
Advancing Your Career
Differentiating a Job from a Career
Job
Specific task or work that one has agreed to do for pay
May need no formal education
Can support self and family
No lifetime commitment or involvement
Differentiating a Job from a Career (cont’d)
A career is:
“An occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one’s lifework”
Differentiating a Job from a Career
Nursing Viewed as a profession and is pursued as
one’s lifework Allows us to fulfill personal goals Requires several years of formal educationo Theoreticalo Practical
Career Mapping Self-analysis and self-assessment
Examining your own values and beliefs and your philosophy of nursing
Examine your own skills and abilities Set your goals
Visioning Short-term Long-term
Career Mapping (cont’d) Seek a mentor or career counselor
Mentor: a more experienced nurse who is willing to provide time, advice, and assistance to one with lesser experience o Straightforward in giving you both positive
and negative feedback o Helps you build self-confidence o Can empower you
Establishing a Plan for Employment
Preparing a resume Appearance Organization
o Personal datao Personal objectives
Establishing a Plan for Employment
Professional Objective
Educational preparation
Employment experience
Other items to include
Establishing a Plan for Employment (cont’d)
References Typed on a separate sheet of paper Given to the prospective employer Include:
o Nameso Addresseso Telephone numbers
Question Is the following statement true or false?
A resume is written on off-white, good-quality paper, and should not be longer than two standard-sized (8.5 by 11 inches) pages.
AnswerTrue.
Rationale: a resume should not be longer than two standard-sized (8.5 by 11 inches) white or off-white pages on good-quality paper; one page is better for most beginners. The resume should be in typed format and easy to read.
Establishing a Plan for Employment (cont’d)
Selecting a prospective employer
Learn everything you can
Recruitment
Establishing a Plan for Employment (cont’d)
Questions to ask What is the focus of the care provided at
this facility? What type of clients does it serve? What types of services are offered at the
facility? Is there an internship or residency for new
graduates? If so, how long does it last?
Obtaining a Nursing Position Cover letter Completing an application Participating in an
interview Accepting a job offer
Resigning from a Position Leaving a position is as important as starting a
new position
Process should always be professional and well thought out
Check on the policies of the organization
Advancing Your Career Clinical career ladder
Continuing education
Formal education
Promotion