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Your Nursing Career

OBJECTIVES OUTLINE Additional Points About the
Interview
After reading this chapter, the student should Getting Started
Appearance
be able to: SWOT Analysis
■ Evaluate personal strengths, weaknesses, Strengths Handshake
opportunities, and threats using a Weaknesses Eye Contact
SWOT analysis. Posture and Listening Skills
Opportunities
■ Develop a résumé including objectives, Asking Questions
qualifications, skills experience, work Threats After the Interview
history, education, and training. Beginning the Search
The Second Interview
■ Compose job search letters including Oral and Written Communication Skills
cover letter, thank-you letter, and Researching Your Potential Employer Making the Right Choice
acceptance and rejection letters. Job Content
■ Discuss components of the interview Writing a Résumé Development
process. Essentials of a Résumé
Direction
■ Discuss the factors involved in select- How to Begin
ing the right position. Education Work Climate
■ Explain why the first year is critical to Your Objective Compensation
planning a career.
Skills and Experience I Can Not Find a Job (or I Moved)
Other The Critical First Year
Attitude and Expectations
Job Search Letters
Impressions and Relationships
Cover Letter
Organizational Savvy
Thank-You Letter
Skills and Knowledge
Acceptance Letter
Rejection Letter Advancing Your Career
Using the Internet Conclusion
The Interview Process
Initial Interview
Answering Questions
Background Questions
Professional Questions
Personal Questions

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