CAREER

PLANNING
A good plan will include:
 personal likes and dislikes
 Skills
 financial situation
 your goals
 Immediate
 long-term.
 BEGINNING JOB SEARCH

 how to write resumes and cover letters

 where to look for jobs
 how to conduct a job search
 use social networking to job search.
 SOURCES OF JOB LEADS

Staffing Services 
Civil Service
Announcements
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Friends
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Trade Associations and
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Relatives and trade Publications
Neighbors
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Industrial Park

Teachers and 
Yellow Pages
Religious Advisors 
Chamber of Commerce
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The Internet 
Business Directories
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State Employment 
Professional and
development Business Associations
 SOURCES OF JOB LEADS
Newspaper Advertisements
Local Newspaper
Articles/Announcements
Canvassing (applying in person)
School Placement Services
Unions
Insurance Agents, Creditors,
Bankers
Radio, TV, Newspapers and
Magazine Stories of New or
Expanding Companies
Prior Employers
Manufacturers of
Distributors of Special
Equipment Used at Work
Supplies, Customers and
Competitors of Prior
Employers
Communications Media
Job Bulletin Boards
 DEVELOPING A RESUME

Two styles:
1. Chronological resume
2. Skill-based Functional resume
 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

1. Identification
List your name, address and home telephone number. No
abbreviations. 

2. Background Summary.
List general functions and responsibilities which you have
performed during your career that support your
employment objective.
 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

3. Experience.
List employers in chronological order, starting with the most
recent.
List dates of employment, as well as the name, city and state
location of employer.
List your title, a brief description of your general responsibilities,
some specific key functions and three or four significant
accomplishments that support your job objective.
Give this information for each job you've held during the past 10-
15 years that is directly relevant to your present job objective. 
 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
4. Education and Training.
 List degrees earned; dates are not critical.
 List all courses taken that support your job objective.
 For jobs that do not require a college degree -- and if you
don't have one -- leave this section out of your resume.
If you've gone to college and are short of a degree, you
may wish to indicate the number of years you have
completed.
List certifications that apply to your job objective.
5. Professional Associations (Optional). 

6. Publications (Optional). 
 The Skill-Based Functional
Elements: Resume
1. Identification. List your name, address, and telephone
number at the top of the page. No abbreviations. 
2. Employment Objectives or Professional Experience. State
briefly and clearly. 
3. Background Summary. List general responsibilities and job
functions you've performed during your career that highlight
your strengths and problem-solving 
4. Significant Accomplishments. List five to ten significant
accomplishments in your field of expertise. Be concise. 
 The Skill-Based Functional
Resume
5. Experience. List dates of employment, titles held and
companies. (Leave out details.) 
6. Education and Training. List degrees, college or university,
and courses taken that support your objective. List professional
certifications.
7. Professional Associations (Optional). 
8. Publications (Optional). 
 COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Salutation
Dear [insert name of hiring manager],
Body
First paragraph: Mention the job you’re applying for and where you found the job
listing.
Middle paragraphs: Discuss your qualifications. These paragraphs should be
specifically tailored to requirements posted in the job listing. You might also
consider including why this specific company interested you in the first place.
Limit this section to two to three paragraphs.
Final paragraph: Discuss the next steps. If you are going to follow up in one to
two weeks, mention a specific date. If you would prefer to leave the ball in their
court, say that you look forward to discussing your qualifications further. Also
provide your email address and phone number. Don’t forget to thank them for
their time.
Close
Best,
 WOMEN'S INTERVIEW ATTIRE

• Solid color, conservative suit

• Coordinated blouse
• Moderate shoes
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Tan or light hosiery
• Sparse makeup and perfume
• Manicured nails
• Portfolio or briefcase
 MEN'S INTERVIEW ATTIRE

• Solid color, conservative suit

• White long sleeve shirt
• Conservative tie
• Dark socks, professional shoes
• Very limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Go easy on the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase
INTERVIEW ATTIRE
 RESIGNATION LETTER

I will resign from the Oceanside Medical Group effective March 1, 2012. I
have loved working here during the past five years, and the schedule has
allowed me to spend much needed time with my family. However, I have been
offered a position with more responsibility and higher pay. I have two children
who will be entering college next year and the salary I will receive will help
with their tuition.
Working with the Oceanside staff has been a good experience. Everyone on
the staff takes his or her job seriously. They are always willing to work as a
team, and patients seem to really be appreciative of the care they receive here.
If there are things that I can do over the next few weeks to help you find a
replacement for my position, please let me know. Personally, I know several
qualified nurses who would love the chance to work here. Thank you for the
opportunity to serve this practice.