Job Readiness for Health Professionals

Soft Skills Strategies for Success

4th Edition - November 15, 2023
Author: Elsevier Inc
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Master the soft skills you need to succeed as a healthcare professional! A guide to personal behaviors, Job Readiness for Health Professionals, 4th Edition covers 48 different soft skills, including effective communication, collaborating with colleagues, time management, and searching for and applying for jobs. Engaging, hands-on exercises help you apply these skills in a variety of circumstances and practice settings. Easy to read and easy to follow, this book describes the proven strategies and practices that will help you find your first healthcare job and advance in your career.

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Title page
Table of Contents
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Copyright
Contributor
Reviewers
Preface
Unit I: Self-Management and Interpersonal Skills
Chapter 1. Beginning Your Career
Dealing With the Realities of Work
Managing Your Time and Organizing Your Life
Organization and Time Management
Being Adaptable and Flexible
Being Dependable
Achieving Honesty and Integrity
Chapter 2. Managing Your Emotions
Managing Your Emotions
Separating the Personal From the Professional
Managing Anger and Strong Emotions
Optimism, Pessimism, and Realism
References
Chapter 3. Building Emotional Strength
Importance of Self-Esteem
Building Healthy Self-Esteem
Controlling Anxiety
Choose Your Thoughts
Practicing Patience
Strengthening Resiliency
Maintaining Health
Unit II: Communication Skills
Chapter 4. Mastering Professional Communication
Speaking Professionally in Health Care
Aspects of Professional Speech
Writing, Grammar, and Spelling
Be Concise
Professional Phone Etiquette
Chapter 5. Building Relationships
Building Trust
Demonstrating Empathy and Sensitivity
Valuing Cultural Competence
References
Chapter 6. Communicating in Health Care
Developing Professional Skills
Logical and Reasoned Thinking
Taking Accountability
Back to Basics
Communicating With Special Groups of Patients
References
Chapter 7. Managing Conflicts
Managing and Resolving Conflict
Dealing with Challenging People
References
Unit III: Career Building Skills
Chapter 8. Being a Successful Student
Taking Notes
Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 9. Preparing for the Externship
The Importance of the Externship
Becoming a Competent Extern
Overcoming Challenges and Issues
After Your Externship
Chapter 10. Starting the Job Search
Your Career in Health Care
Connecting School and Your Career
Planning for Your Future Career
Beginning the Job Search
Locating Job Leads
References
Chapter 11. Apply for Jobs
Preparing to Apply
Components of a Resume
Building Block Two: Education
Building Block Three: Professional Skills and Knowledge
Building Block Four: Work History
Building Block Five: Licenses and Certifications
Building Block Seven: Special Skills
Preparing Your Resume
Introducing Your Resume: Cover Letters
Job Applications
Distributing Your Resume
Targeting Your Job Search
Distributing Your Resume
References
References
Chapter 12. The Interview Process
Preparing for the Interview
The Interview
After the Interview
References
Unit IV: Professional Skills and Development
Chapter 13. Ready for Work
The Health Care Team
Modeling Professional Behavior
Dressing for Everyday Success
Grooming and Personal Hygiene
Chapter 14. Planning for Career Success
Following Rules and Regulations
Professional Code of Ethics
Informed and Implied Consent
Maintaining Confidentiality and Discretion
Documentation and Medical Records
References
Chapter 15. Advancing in Your Career
Setting Goals and Planning Actions
Contributing as a Team Member
Managing Your Manager
Financial Literacy
Goal-Setting for Debt
Advancing in Your Profession
Go Forth and Prosper
Plan for Career Success
References
Index