Developing Job Seeking Skills

What is often required as a part of a health science education program and are generally set up by your instructor?

• Internships

• Job interviews

• Full-time employment

• Volunteer work

What is the main purpose of an externship in the context of health science education?

• To receive a salary

• To apply what you know to a work setting

• To supervise other interns

• To complete a research project

According to the text, what should you do when looking for a job?

• Only apply to positions you are qualified to hold

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses to help determine the type of job for which you would be best suited

• Focus solely on the salary offered

• Wait for employers to contact you first

What is one of the expectations employers have from new employees, as mentioned in the text?

• To avoid using grammar at all times

• To use texting speech in formal communication

• To constantly strive to use correct grammar

• To report to work only when convenient

Why is it important to report to work on time and when scheduled, especially in health care facilities?

• To maintain personal discipline

• To avoid traffic

• To ensure patient care and prevent schedule disruptions

• To comply with standard office hours

According to the text, what should you do if you make a mistake at work?

• Report it to your supervisor and make every effort to correct the error.

• Keep it to yourself to avoid any potential conflict.

• Blame the nearest coworker to avoid personal responsibility.

• Ignore the mistake as everyone makes errors.

What is one of the benefits of being willing to learn in the healthcare industry?

What is a sign of a competent employee?

• Refusing to accept responsibility for their actions.

• Making an effort to correct mistakes and prevent them from happening again.

• Being satisfied with the current knowledge and not seeking further development.

• Focusing on the negative aspects of their job.

What can lead to job advancement, increased salary, and personal satisfaction according to the text?

• Striving to develop the qualities that employers need in their employees.

• Resigning frequently to find better job opportunities.

• Avoiding teamwork and focusing on individual tasks.

• Concentrating on the negative aspects of the job.

What is one of the reasons that might necessitate resigning from a job?

• A job offer with better hours, more pay, better benefits, more educational and advancement opportunities, or better job security.

• A job offer that pays less but is closer to home.

• A job offer that requires less responsibility.

• A job offer that is in a field you are not interested in.