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PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE
MEDICAL OFFICE
Chapter 9
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LEARNING OUTCOMES: WHEN YOU FINISH THIS CHAPTER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO 9.1
List and explore visible and hidden career employmentresources.
9.2
Assimilate information and prepare an employmentapplication.
9.3
Compose a cover/application letter.
9.4
Assimilate data and compose résumés using different format styles.
9.5
Assemble personal and professional information and appropriate dress for the interview process and conduct a mock interview.
9.6
Compose a follow-up thank-you letter.
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chronological resume
plain-text resume
cover letter power words
functional resume professional reference
hidden job markets Scannable resume
key words visible job markets
personal reference
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KEY TERMS
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KEY TERMS (CONTINUED)chronological resume -- Chronological format supplies data
within categories (i.e., education) in reverse chronological order
cover letter -- personalize the application process by introducing the applicant to the employer and to gain an interview.
functional resume -- organize skills and accomplishments into data groups that directly support the position goal, such as management, patient care, or software implementation
hidden job markets -- job markets that are less obvious and require more initiative by the job seekers to access
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KEY TERMS (CONTINUED)key words -- words used throughout the résumé that
directly relate to the position’s requirements
personal reference -- someone who knows your ethics, honesty, and trustworthiness
plain-text resume -- a résumé with simplified formatting and electronically saved as a.txt file
power words -- action verbs to showcase skills
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KEY TERMS (CONTINUED)
professional reference -- individuals who know your work skills
Scannable resume -- résumé for electronic (OCR) scanning
visible job markets -- Many resources are available to job seekers through easily accessible venues
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Visible ResourcesClassified ads in national and local newspapersProfessional publicationsCareer/job fairsJob boardsInternetTemporary employment agenciesEmployment services
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9-7 9.1 LIST AND EXPLORE VISIBLE AND HIDDEN CAREER- EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES.
Hidden ResourcesFace-to-face networkingElectronic networksTelephone directoriesChamber of CommerceDirect contact with companies
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9.2 ASSIMILATE INFORMATION AND PREPARE AN EMPLOYMENTAPPLICATION.
Determine the information Personal information Name of position desired Work history information Criminal history Military history Education
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9.3 COMPOSE A COVER/ APPLICATION LETTER.
Prepare the letter using a suggested three paragraph format:
Paragraph one informs the reader Paragraph two presents your qualifications Paragraph three—an action paragraph
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9.4 ASSIMILATE DATA AND COMPOSE RÉSUMÉS USING DIFFERENTFORMATS.
Chronological format Functional format
Sometimes a combination of chronological and functional formats is used.
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9.5 ASSEMBLE PERSONAL INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION, AND APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND CONDUCT A MOCK INTERVIEW.
Preparing for the Interview:Gather MaterialsDress Appropriately
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9.6 COMPOSE A FOLLOW-UP THANK-YOU LETTER.
Within 24 hours—no more than 2 days—after the interview, compose and send a thank-you letter to the interviewer
Expression of gratitude Reminder of your qualifications
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