CAREER PLANNING

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Most nurses are excellent at applying standard protocols to provide patientcentered care but often seem unable to do the same for themselves.

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STEP I. APPRAISAL
Is the first step of organizing process. It incorporates an evaluation of ones

goals and prospects.

It involves creating an objective to

maximize your career satisfaction and foster your own health

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Step II. DISCERNMENT

Discern and deal with potential issues that

might arise in your job-prospecting process

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Step III. CREATE A PLAN

Planning involves the creation of the

sequence of actions that will lead to the desired outcome.

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Resume Writing

It reflects professional achievements and

abilities and minimize weaknesses

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Curriculum Vitae(CV)
Mostly used in educational environments

for teaching and administrative level positions.

Like the resume, it summarizes

educational, professional and scholarly experience.

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TIPS ON RESUME WRITING:

Resumes should be one page long,

unless you have extensive experience in the position for which you are applying you mail your resume, the envelope must be the same color) fancy fonts, do not use underline or italics because they do not scan correctly

Light blue,ivory,white or beige paper ( if

Use Times Roman or similar font, no

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Name and Address Section: May be centered on page or split on each
margin
Name should be slightly larger font than the

rest of the resume

Name should be bold List fone number where you can be reached Use e-mail address; check it several times a

day
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Objective:
Be very specific, even if you

have to list more than one job title

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Education:
List college, city and state List graduation date or anticipated graduation

date

List degree , major or program Give your grade point average Once you have graduated, you can list your

degree first, then the school and date

If you have graduated from a college or

university, you do not need to list your high school

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Relevant Skills and Experience or Accomplishments:

use bullet format for clinical rotations,

volunteer experiences, accomplishments at their jobs if relevant, computer skills

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Job History:
List jobs starting with the most recent , and

work back from there

List name of company, city or state Give your job title Use bullets to state your accomplishments

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Begin each bullet statement with an action

verb

Use present tense for current job only,

past tense for all previous jobs

Do not use responsible for or duties

include, list accomplishments in each job

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List any organizations as a student and/or

Professional Affiliations and Honors:

other jobs you have had; honors the bottom of the resume

Do not put reference available on request at References are always listed on a separate

sheet or page that you can take with you to an interview

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STEP IV: ACTIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PLAN

Putting the plan into action entails sending

out a cover letter with resume to the selected targets, gaining an interview and carrying out strategies for an effective interview.

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1. COVER LETTERS

Are very important. They reveal:

.How well you communicate .What your experience and qualifications are

in brief

.Your level of professionalism .Clues to your personality .How detail oriented you are
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Cover Letter Format

Your cover letters should follow the basic format of a typical business letter and should address three general issues including why you are writing, what you have to offer and how you will follow up.
Cover Letter Writing Tips

Perfection matters when writing cover letters. Every cover letter you write should be customized for the job you are applying for, clear and concise, grammatically correct, and 4/26/12 error-free.

General Types of Cover Letters

Application Letter.An application letter is

written to apply for a specific job opening.

Letter of Interest.A letter of interest, also

known as a prospecting letter, inquires about possible job openings at a company. request job search advice and assistance

Networking Letter.Networking letters

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Contact Information The first section of a written cover letter should include your contact information:
Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Cell Phone Number Your Email Address
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Employer Contact

Information

If you have contact information for the employer, list it below your contact information. If not, leave this section off your cover letter.

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Email Cover Letter Contact Section

When you send anemail cover letter, instead of listing your contact information at the top of the message include your contact information in your signature.

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Cover Letter Salutation

It's important to include an appropriate salutation at the beginning of the cover letter or message. If you have a contact person for your letter, be sure to include their name in your letter.

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Body of Cover Letter This section of your cover letter should include:
First Paragraph - Why you are writing Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer

the employer(be specific)

Final Paragraph - How you will follow-up

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Cover Letter Closure

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job it's important to close your letter in a professional manner

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2. Interview preparation

- The key to a successful interview is preparation.

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Essentials to Know for Interview Preparation

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1.What to take to the Interview

A simple portfolio or a new, clean, file folder Pen/pencil and paper to make brief notes if

necessary

Extra copies of your resume Your reference sheet List of questions you want to ask Copy of your license, certifications and any

special training you have had

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2. What to wear to the interview

Dress in business or business-casual attire:

suit, nice dress or pants suit and appropriate hose and shoes in good condition: no jeans, tight clothes or low-cut blouses
Clean hair, nails and clothes, simple jewelry,

no excess rings, dangling earrings, only ear piercings noticeable

Avoid perfume or cologne- many medical

institutions are fragrance free

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3. Manners
Be courteous and friendly to all personnel you

encounter

Arrive about 10 minutes early: do not be late

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4.First Impressions with interview

First impressions are lasting and occur in first 20-30

seconds
Walk in confidently: introduce yourself if necessary,

give the interviewer a firm handshake, make direct eye contact, acknowledge other people in the room present to interview you; often there will be a human resources staff member and possibly the immediate supervisor and/or department manager

Do not be surprise if there is more than one person

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5. After the interview

Thank everyone present for the interview Offer your reference sheet Ask when a decision is expected Ask the next step in the interview process When you get home, immediately write a

short thank you note/letter to everyone who interviewed you they indicated a decision would be made , call and talk to the person who interviewed you and ask the status of the position

If you have not heard from them by the time

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Step V. FOLLOW UP
After the interview , the candidate must

determine whether the goals/outcomes were met and , if not, what follow-up needs to be done.

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POSSIBLE QUESTIONS to ASK when YOU are OFFERED What is the salary the JOB shift or hours I will work What is the
What are the benefits Is there any mandatory overtime Do you offer tuition reimbursement, loan

repayment or sign-on bonus

When is the orientation When and where do I report to work

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