How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Health Professions School: Retention and Career Placement Guide

by Muller, Arlene M.

• ISBN13: 9780803623651
• ISBN10: 0803623658
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-15
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Summary

Are you just starting down your path to a career as a health professional? Already feeling overwhelmed?It isn't easy balancing the pressures of school and everyday life, but there are ways to cope, stay motivated, and graduate. This lighthearted, fun, fresh, and easy-to-read guide will show you how.The author's simple, clear, and direct approach goes beyond normal classroom skills. It's your constant companion, from your first day at school through graduation to your first job. You'll find a wealth of ideas and tips to help you solve the real-life issues you'll face as a student and a professional. You'll even learn techniques and strategies for finding and landing that first job.

Table of Contents

Going Back to School	p. 1
Yes, You Can Do It!	p. 3
Going Back to School	p. 4
Overcoming Challenges	p. 9
Planning Ahead	p. 16
Success Journal	p. 25
Guidelines for Success	p. 33
Creating a Winning Attitude	p. 34
Setting Realistic Goals	p. 39
Getting Back on Track	p. 40
Combatting the Negativity of Others	p. 42
Preparing for New Beginnings and Responsibilities	p. 45
Dress for Your New Role	p. 46
Success Journal	p. 87
Making the Adjustment to School	p. 91
Fitting in with the Diverse Student Population	p. 92
Building Your New Support Team	p. 106
Success Journal	p. 110
Identifying and Overcoming Personal Challenges	p. 113
Understanding Common Challenges	p. 114
Managing Money Problems	p. 115
Finding Transportation	p. 132
Finding Child Care	p. 134
Finding Resources for Assistance	p. 138
Success Journal	p. 145
Learning and Studying Tips	p. 151
Learning to Learn	p. 152
Understanding Learning Styles	p. 153
Improving Your Study Skills	p. 159
Success Journal	p. 176
Test-Taking Skills	p. 177
Becoming a Confident Test-Taker	p. 178
Preparing for a Test	p. 183
Taking the Test	p. 188
Preparing for Your Certification or National Exam	p. 194
Success Journal	p. 198
Preparing to Be Successful in Your New Career	p. 201
Marketing and Networking to Succeed	p. 203
Marketing Yourself from Beginning to End	p. 204
Networking	p. 214
Finding a Mentor	p. 225
Success Journal	p. 228
Resume Writing	p. 231
Understanding the Importance of a Resume	p. 232
Creating a Professional Resume	p. 234
Creating a Professional Cover Letter	p. 264
Success Journal	p. 268
I Interviewing Skills	p. 273
Preparing for an Interview	p. 274
During an Interview	p. 280
Sending a Thank You Note or Letter	p. 299
Evaluating the Interview	p. 302
Learning from Your Mistakes	p. 304
Keeping a Positive Outlook	p. 307
Success Journal	p. 308
Professional Appearance	p. 311
Understanding the Importance of a Professional Appearance	p. 312
Looking Healthy	p. 313
Dressing Professionally	p. 322
Success Journal	p. 331
Practicum	p. 333
Looking Back at the Road to Your Practicum	p. 334
Understanding Practicum Basics	p. 336
Succeeding at a Practicum Site	p. 343
Successfully Completing Your Practicum	p. 348
Success Journal	p. 350
Career Search Strategies and Preparation	p. 351
Making Your Career Search Successful	p. 352
Understanding How Employers Learn About You	p. 375
Success Journal	p. 389
Survival Guide for the New Graduate	p. 391
Surviving Your Career Search	p. 392
Recognizing the Right Offer	p. 393
Succeeding in Your New Career	p. 396
Surviving Your First Day of Employment	p. 396
Creating a Good Reputation at Work	p. 401
Understanding the Reasons People Get Fired	p. 406
Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace	p. 409
Success Journal	p. 411
Epilogue	p. 413
Resources and References	p. 415
Index	p. 419
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