The Cover Letter, The Resume, and finally the Interview...

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The Cover Letter, The Resume, and finally the Interview . . .

Transcript of The Cover Letter, The Resume, and finally the Interview...

The Cover Letter, The Resume,

and finally the Interview . . .

Evaluating your Current Situation What do you like and dislike about your

current job? Pro/Con list

Is the grass really greener on the other side?

Will changing jobs solve your problem?

A time for soul searching What will you do?

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

A dream job? Just a change?

What is next for you, career wise 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 Networking… Get in touch with

WCC peers Past associates Classmates Teachers

Search for open, new, possible future positions

Job boards/WOUND CARE CAREERS Research facilities/companies Industry Reps Newspapers Trade journals Cold calling Professional Recruiters/Head Hunters

Prior to Resume Submission Look at all jobs available at your present

company1. Geographic location—are you willing to move?

2. Are there any issues with the company? Management Benefits Freedom Advancement Can current company meet your career goals?

Resume Preparation Check spelling and grammar, make sure it’s correct All content should be brief, clear and to the point

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

Send your resume as requested: Internete-mailFaxUS mail

Follow-up to make sure your resume and cover letter were received

Interview Preparation

Know the company internet for research

Know the issues specific to the company or facility

Conduct an online search of the person(s)who are interviewing you

Know where the interview is located ask for directions

Plan what you will wear look professional

Practice answering typical interview question and job specific questions

Avoid simple yes and no answers, let your answers stimulate conversation

Interview Preparation

Have extra copies of your resume ready to distribute at the interview

Prepare questions for the interviewers makes you appear more engaged

Know how are you going to “sell” your talents and experience

what can you do for the company

Know what you want out of the job what’s your objective—A JOB OFFER)

Try to schedule the interview for a time when you are at your best

Interview Day Get a good night’s sleep and dress for success

Look sharp and professional

Be on time (at least 10-15 minutes early)

Be honest about your needs in a job The interview is a two way conversation

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

Your goal is an offer

Be professional, state your facts with enthusiasm Take a breath, smile and share your story

Interview Day

Communication is 93% non-verbal Sit up tall, smile! Show your animation (hands or facial expression)

Expect behaviorally based questions Do you work better by yourself or with others Were you ever reprimanded for something you did on the job?)

Ask for the job 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

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

Good Luck… You Deserve Success

Sources

Mercer, Michael W., Hire the best and avoid the rest. AMACOM, 1993.

Miller, Gordon, Quit your job often and get big raises. Doubleday, New York. 1999

Pinkley, Robin L. & Northcraft, Gregory B., Getting Paid what you’re worth: The expert negotiators’ guide to salary and compensation. St. Martin’s, New York. 2000

Weiss, Donald H., Fair, Square and Legal 3rd Edition: safe hiring, managing & firing practices to keep you & your company out of court. AMACOM, 2000

Stil, Del J., High Impact Hiring, How to interview and select outstanding employees. Management Development Systems, Coeur d` Alene, ID. fifth printing 2006