Career Center Schedule

Remaining regularly scheduled Career Center sessions:

• Thursday, March 28
• Thursday, April 4
• Thursday, April 11
• Thursday, April 18
• Thursday April 25

Assignments

Regarding the Resumes, Job Applications, and Cover Letters, I still need the following assignments to be corrected and/or completed and submitted from the students listed below:

• Chris – Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application
• Janell – Resume, Cover Letter
• Bethany – Resume, Cover Letter
• Gabriela – Resume, Cover Letter
• Jordan – All work has been received and is correct
• Hayden – Resume
• Tatum – Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application
• Cheyenne – Resume, Cover Letter

Interviewing Tips, Tricks, and Assignments (Presented the first time on 3.07.19)

The following video presents some good tips and tricks for interviewing.

Company Research Assignment

Copy and paste the following questions into a Google Doc then answer each of the questions.  Be sure to print one copy.

1. Select a company that you would like to work for in the future. What is the name of the company?
2. What is the website URL for that company?
3. How many locations does the company have and which location would you preferably like to work at?
4. What position would you like to apply and interview for?
5. What services does the company offer?
6. What is the mission statement and values for the company?
7. What are the Service Standards for Integris?
8. How long has the company been in business? Have there been mergers with other companies in the past?
9. What are the responsibilities for the specific position you would apply and/or interview for?
10. Explain what experiences, training, and/or skills do you have that are relevant and aligned to that position?
11. What is the company dress code?
12. What benefits does the company offer employees? Do you know what each of the benefits consist of?

Interview Questions Assignment

Copy and paste the following questions into a Google Doc then answer each of the questions. Be sure to print one copy.

1. Describe a situation when you had to work closely with a difficult coworker. How did you handle the situation? Were you able to build a relationship with this person?
2. Tell me about a time when a patient’s family was dissatisfied with your care. How did you handle that situation?
3. What approach do you take in communicating with people who do not know medical jargon? Give an example of a time you explained medical terminology to someone who is not medically trained.
4. Describe a situation in which a patient or their family were particularly pleased and appreciative of your care.
5. Give an example of a time you had to interact with a hostile patient. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
6. Tell me about a time when you didn’t know the answer to something at work? How did you go about finding the information?
7. Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with this situation?
8. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems with a patient and initiated preventative measures.
9. Talk about a time you worked in a fast-paced setting. How do you prioritize tasks while maintaining excellent patient care?
10. Describe your experience with a very ill patient who required a lot of your time. How did you manage this patient’s care while ensuring your other patients were adequately cared for?
11. Talk about a time when you felt overwhelmed with your work or patient-load. What did you do?
12. Give an example of an important goal you set for yourself. Did you accomplish that goal? How did you ensure that you accomplished it?
13. Have you ever had to rely solely on written communication to explain yourself to your team or to a patient? Explain the situation if so.
14. Talk about a time when you had not communicated well. How did you correct the situation?
15. Describe a time when you received negative feedback and turned it into something positive.
16. Give an example of a mistake you’ve made? How did you handle it?
17. What do you find most difficult about being a Nurse? How do you overcome this difficulty?
18. What is Your Perfect Job?
19. How Would You Describe Yourself in One Word?
20. Give An Example of a Time You Lost Your Temper. What was the Outcome?
21. Why did you decide to become a nurse?
22. Why do you want to work at this hospital, office, etc.?
23. What kinds of personality traits are most effective for nurses to have?
24. What are the biggest challenges or issues that nurses face today?
25. If I called your previous supervisor, what would they tell me about you?
26. What are your career goals?
27. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
28. What would you do if your replacement didn’t arrive?
29. How would you deal with a doctor that is rude?
30. What is your worse trait?

Interview Preparation Assignment

Copy and paste the following questions into a Google Doc then answer each of the questions. Print the questions and save a copy in the folder with your name that I have shared with you on the Google Drive..

1. Prepare a list of 4 – 5 questions that you would ask the interviewer regarding the company, work environment, and/or job duties.
2. Describe 4-5 topics that you should not ask about or discuss during your interview and why you should not ask or discuss those topics.
3. What should you take with you to an interview?
4. What should you wear to your interview?

Future Assignments and Activities

What do we have left to accomplish in the next few weeks?

• Final touches to the resumes, job applications and cover letters
• Company research assignment (listed above)
• Interview questions assignment (listed above)
• Interview preparation assignment (listed above)
• The Perfect Interview video interview
• Write Interview Followup Letter, Thank you Letter and  Thank You Card
• Assemble Portfolio
• Discuss and practice writing using APA style