Obtaining the Job You Want! Sara Salsbury Marshfield Clinic Human Resources Department Resume Preparation & Interviewing Tips The mission of the Clinic is to serve patients through accessible, high quality health care, research and education.
Mar 26, 2015
Obtaining the Job You Want!
Sara SalsburyMarshfield Clinic
Human Resources Department
Resume Preparation & Interviewing Tips
The mission of the Clinic is to serve patients through accessible, high quality health care, research and education.
Begin with an Impressive Cover Letter
●Be brief and to the point.●Spark the reader’s interest with your opening
statement.●State the title and number of the position for which
you are applying.●Describe one or two of your greatest qualifications
for the position.●Ask for action to be taken.●Thank you!
Information to Include in a Resume
●Personal data / contact information
●Employment objective
●Education
●Employment history
●Military history
●Unique skills
●Miscellaneous
●Reference page
Common Resume Mistakes
●Too long
●Too short or sketchy
●Hard to read
●Wordy
●Spelling/grammatical errors
●Lacks career objective
●Dishonest
●Poor appearance
Completing Applications
●Be simple and to the point.
●Be accurate and HONEST.
●Complete all sections (omissions = falsification).
●Be aware of spelling and grammar.
Completing On-line Applications
●Become familiar with employer websites.●Complete your application in advance.●Set up e-mail alerts, if available.●Verify application has been submitted.●Check back for application status.
●http://www.marshfieldclinic.jobs
Preparing for the Interview
●Review your background – how does it relate to this employer and type of work?
●Be able to state your career goals clearly.
●Identify education and work experience that qualifies you for the position.
●Research the organization.
Information Gathering
●Size of company relative to industry
●Rate of growth
●Services offered
●Organizational culture
●Competition
●Organizational structure
●Locations/sites
●Mission statement
Where to Find this Information
●Company literature / advertising
●Annual reports
●Website
●Word of mouth
Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Interview
●Why did I choose a career in this area?
●How have my education and experiences prepared me for this role?
●How can I contribute to this organization?
●Why should I be the one hired?
●What did I learn from my clinical experience?
What Interviewers Look For
Initial impression●Mannerisms●Professionalism
Relevant work experience●Adaptability●Leadership●Productivity
Relevant education●Team work/leadership●Accomplishments
Interpersonal skills●Communication skills
Interest in position●Enthusiasm●Knowledge of company●Questions
Initiative●Goals and Values●Accountability
Questions Asked
Interviewers will ask questions to determine your:
●Ability to perform in a position
●Willingness to learn
●Manageability
Negative Factors that May Lead to Rejection
●Poor appearance
●Overbearing
●Inability to express self
●Lack of interest or enthusiasm
●Lack of poise or confidence
●Poor eye contact
●Evasiveness
●Late to interview
The Thank You Letter
●Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet and discuss the position.
●State the position for which you were interviewed.
●Include some of the conversational highlights.
●Clarify any information the interviewer may have requested (or items you may have forgotten to mention).
●Reaffirm your interest and enthusiasm.
A Note on References
●Reference checks are always completed prior to offer and hire.
●One unfavorable reference may ruin your chances of being hired.
●List references who know you on a professional level.
Pre-Employment Contingencies
●Reference Checks●Program Director/Instructors●Clinical mentors●Past/Current supervisors
●Drug Screen
●Education/Certification Verification
●Background Checks●Caregiver checks●Criminal history●CCAP
●Driving Record
On the Job
Always demonstrate professionalism!
Dress appropriately for position.
Attendance and punctuality are important.
Display a positive attitude.
Teamwork!
Questions?
Mock Interviews
•Break into groups of two
•15 minute interviews
•Give feedback