Transcript Getting Yourself Organized for Success:

The Cover Letter, The Resume,
and finally the Interview . . .
Evaluating your Current Situation
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What do you like and dislike about your
current job?
 Pro/Con list
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Is the grass really greener on the other
side?
 Will changing jobs solve your problem?
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A time for soul searching
 What will you do?
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A decision has been reached
 Yes, look for a new job
 No, deal with my current situation
 What to do next
Finding that Dream Wound Care Job
Finding a new job is about you
 Reality check
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 A dream job?
 Just a change?
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What is next for you, career wise
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Clinical
Research
Management
Education
Think about your job like a close personal
relationship
 Try to leave on a high note
Conducting a Wound Care Job Search
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Networking… Get in touch with
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WCC peers
Past associates
Classmates
Teachers
Search for open, new, possible future
positions
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Job boards/WOUND CARE CAREERS
Research facilities/companies
Industry Reps
Newspapers
Trade journals
Cold calling
Professional Recruiters/Head Hunters
Prior to Resume Submission
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Look at all jobs available at your present
company
Geographic location—are you willing to move?
Are there any issues with the company?
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Management
Benefits
Freedom
Advancement
Can current company meet your career goals?
Resume Preparation
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Check spelling and grammar, make sure it’s correct
All content should be brief, clear and to the point
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eliminate the extra fluff
stick to the facts
2-3 pages are okay (if no fluff)
Use white or cream colored paper
List your WCC certification, volunteer work, computer
skills, honors/awards, etc.
Be ready to support/defend your content
Always write using the positive (not the negative)
Sell your talents and experience with the benefits and
positive outcomes
Target your resume to the job you are seeking
Personalize each cover letter
Resume Submission
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Send your resume as requested:
 Internet
 e-mail
 Fax
 US mail
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Follow-up to make sure your resume and
cover letter were received
Interview Preparation
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Know the company
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internet for research
Know the issues
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specific to the company or facility
Conduct an online search of the person(s)who are
interviewing you
 Know where the interview is located
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Plan what you will wear
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ask for directions
look professional
Practice answering typical interview question and
job specific questions
Avoid simple yes and no answers, let your
answers stimulate conversation
Interview Preparation
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Have extra copies of your resume ready to
distribute at the interview
Prepare questions for the interviewers
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Know how are you going to “sell” your talents
and experience
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what can you do for the company
Know what you want out of the job
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makes you appear more engaged
what’s your objective—A JOB
OFFER)
Try to schedule the interview for a time when
you are at your best
Interview Day
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Get a good night’s sleep and dress for success
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Be on time (at least 10-15 minutes early)
Be honest about your needs in a job
The interview is a two way conversation
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your needs must also match the needs of the employer
If compensation question arises, turn it around and
ask what is the salary range? Don’t give a bottom
line figure
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Look sharp and professional
Your goal is an offer
Be professional, state your facts with enthusiasm
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Take a breath, smile and share your story
Interview Day
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Communication is 93% non-verbal
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Expect behaviorally based questions
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Do you work better by yourself or with others
Were you ever reprimanded for something you did on the job?)
Ask for the job
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Sit up tall, smile!
Show your animation (hands or facial expression)
Close the sale
“ From what we discussed today, it sounds like your needs match my
skill set very well and I would really like this position, when can I start?”
Follow-up the interview by sending a hand
written thank-you card
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No emails
Make sure you get the interviewers business card
The Job Offer
Ask for time to review the offer before accepting
 Get the offer in writing
 Create a pro/con list to evaluate offer/opportunity
 Know a realistic salary level and know what the
market will bear
 Consider all benefits—not just base salary
 Is the offer valuable to you?
 All benefits may be negotiable
 Walk away from an offer if it is not what you want
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Good Luck… You Deserve
Success
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