jim porter, ma, lat atc co-chair nata career center
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USING YOUR RESUME AND INTERVIEWS SKILLS TO GET
THE JOBJim Porter, MA, LAT ATC
Co-Chair NATA Career Center
“Resume Gets You the Interview”
Curriculum Vitae: Teaching/Lecture/Advanced Degree “Course of One’s Life Achievements”
HealthCare Resume: Gets you the job that pays for the education/Advanced Degree “Makes an employer want to talk to you”
Paper vs electronic vs multimedia“Resume is a dumb piece of Paper or media,
You make it Interesting”
HEALTHCARE RESUME OPTIONS
Paper: Use for job fair or Career Center One page only and must catch employer’s eye in half page
Mailing is 20th Century Media Electronic Options for Specific Job listing
Power Point (limit to 13 slides) PDF format Word Format Video Interview
Components of a Resume
You and your contact information Your Current Credentials-Not what they will
be Your specific UNIQUE skills, experience and
commitment to quality teamwork Who you are and how you got to this point What you bring to the employer, NOT what
the employer brings to you. No employer hires because you need a job.
Each job needs a specific resume to get the Interview
Components of Resume
Key Skills and Knowledge: Remember the employer knows what an Athletic Trainer should know
Avoid listing competencies and list only your sports specific experience
What Skills and Experience sets you apart. Education: CAATE sets your education the
reason for listing is to connect with graduates of your program or employers that are aware of your school
References Should be page 2
Adding References may connect you with alumni, employers that have had great employees from your school or part of the network from where your were.
Employers do not want to take extra time to follow-up with you for a list of references or bother having to call. Always include email address for references
Gary White, MA, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A highly motivated, confident professional with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Able to
communicate effectively in English and Spanish with sensitivity to the needs and goals of the patients to quickly return them to play after injury and ensure understanding of the complex clinical issues impacting full recovery and prevention of loss of playing time. A Team player with the ability to work closely with coaches, parents, physicians and other allied health professionals to assess, patient needs, establish a care plan and get them back on the playing field. Ready and qualified for the next stage in my career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as a member of an Athletic Care Team.
EXPERIENCE
Athletic Training Experience June 2008 to Present
Provide on-site Athletic Training Services at Sierra Madre High School. Head Athletic Trainer for 17 interscholastic sports with-in the NIAA.
Duties:
Provide ImPACT testing post-injury assessment as part of the District Care protocol
Integrated the C3 Logix concussion management tool into High School Performed a Program evaluation of care of ankle injuries to determine “best care plan” for return to play Provided Preceptor Training working with UNLV AT Curriculum Program Implemented Football Helmet weekly checks
Bait Line
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Ability to manage escalations, incidents, issues and risk.
Experience of dealing with emotional and stressful situations Can motivate others through effective communication skills Able to deal with hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression Ability to work independently in busy environment Highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpation skills
Strong work ethic and dedication to getting the job done.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University 2006-2008
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
Central Michigan University 2002-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education/Biology
References on page 2
Areas of Expertise
Concussion Evaluation
Kinesotaping
Manual Therapy
Laser Therapy
Return to Play Decisions
Professional
AHA Instructor
NV State Athletic Training License
Personal Skills
Strong Work ethic
Professional, ethical practice
Listening skills
Multi-tasking
Speaks fluent Spanish
Personal Details
Gary White
65100 Hinson Street
Las Vegas, NV 89118-5512
702-555-5555
Resource for Learning to communicate in shortest amount of words
“How to Get your Point Across in 30 Seconds or Less” by Milo Frank
Remember in 2015, your peers communicate in 140 characters or less, SO
does the employers
Landmines in Resume Writing
Takes too long to paint a picture of YOU ONE PAGE ONLY, not more as managers do not want to
read Lack of attention to detail (grammer, spelling, font, typing)
Failure to understand what the employer needs Gaps and red flags that raise questions Experience that is too weak, too strong for the position Too much experience unrelated to the specific job needs Failure to connect with employer-FIND COMMON GROUND
and know the job you are applying for Failure to prepare the Resume as if your career Depends
on it. Failure to have your Resume reviewed by known
supervisors
Landmines in Resume Writing
Failure to understand the hiring process Failure to address the specific skills, tasks
and experience the employer is looking for Failure to make resume specific to job Failure to use Power or action words in
resume (Passive Voice) Failure to know what at good Resume looks
like. Check out Smart Resume Wizard, www.dummies.com/howtowritea resume
PREPARE EVER RESUME AS IF YOUR CAREER DEPENDS ON IT!
It Does!
RESUME GETS THE INTERVIEW
Your Interview Skills and Preparation for the Interview get
the JOB
Preparation for the Interview
Go to www.iseek.com Preparing for interview
Clean up your social media. Facebook/twitter/Instagram/use social sweeper to clean out “wild and crazy life”
Video interview sessions and review what you see
Practice answering questions a lot Seek connection with hiring personnel
Preparation for Interview
Research the company or entity and know what and why they exist. Website, internet search and employees or former can help
Video (most smart phones) your non-verbal presentation. Do you know what you communicate without talking?
Practice tough questions and consider any possible issues they could ask about regardless if they are legally allowed to ask
Know more about the job then the interviewer
INTERVIEWING IS A LEARNED SKILL
You need to demonstrate confidence, fearless eye contact, physical
connection with hand shake, ability to communicate under stress
Tips to Enhance your Skills Professional Dress Code (Know company dress code) Well Groomed Learn to Listen (allow a 15 second pause after interviewer stops
talking to respond) Don’t talk to much. Let Interviewer led discussion Avoid yes and no answers. You are selling you to the Interviewer. Remember you are not looking for a friend or date. PROFESSIONAL Careful with your language, avoid street or slang language, Don’t be cocky! This is not your opportunity to brag or show up the
interviewer Don’t appear to be desperate or bring your mother or significant
other to interview Let their questions led into questions you wish to act Demonstrate your ability to adapt and willingness to learn new skills Be COOL, CALM and CONFIDENT. YOU need to let interviewer know
you can deliver.
DEVELOP AN “AHA” STORY
This demonstrates how you get the job done prudently and
professionally
Nailing the Interview
Schedule a 10:30 am interview (research tells us this in when most interviewees are hired)
Arrive at least 15 minutes before interview Turn off phone, leave headphones in car Make a positive, professional first impression SMILE! Good Posture with plenty of Energy Know the job hiring process before the interview Make eye contact, followed by firm strong handshake Know how you are going to answer their questions
including: How you fit into their team Why you are the best fit for their needs Bring Portfolio of best work (ie: project or injury report)
NAILING THE INTERVIEW
Be Confident but listen! Be Yourself but control your voice and pitch Use Power or Action words Do not be afraid to ask for clarification Be Courteous and allow interview to end on
time. If Interviewer wants additional time allow them to control how long
Ask the Interviewer how to follow up and when the decision will be made
Make sure the Interviewer has the best contact information for you and your references
Interview Landmines
Avoiding topics that get you in trouble and are unrelated to being an employee. Martial status, religion, age, politics, your favorite team
Yes and no answers Lack of interest in the company or entity Overstating your knowledge, skills or experience Speak negatively about peers Failure to practice and know what your non-verbal
communication appears Failure to remain calm and confident in interview can
reflect on how you react in a AT Crisis such as Cardiac Arrest or Catastrophic Incident
Failure to communicate your “aha” moments
ALWAYS FOLLOW-UP WITH THANK YOU NOTE OR E-
Reasons People Don’t Get Hired
Application form or resume is incomplete, sloppy or looks like everyone else
Overly aggressive and Cocky Lack of Maturity Inability to communicate Lack of interest or enthusiasm in job or company Inability to make a first impression with resume or at onset of
interview Being vague to questions or not prepared to answer questions Failure to know WHO YOU ARE? Poor non-verbal skills Lack of Preparation Overemphasis on money Negative attitude about past employers or peers (you never know
their network) Failure to appreciate the Interviewer’s Time