Leadership and Management in Nursing
- When you start your search for a new job, ask yourself these three questions: What are my goals in terms of career and what type of work aligns best with them? Which industries and employers match my experience and skills? How is the employment market in my field of interest and location?
- Common mistakes made in preparing a résumé include typos and grammatical errors, a lack of focus on relevant experiences and skills, and a generic or unprofessional format. It’s also important to tailor your résumé to each specific job you apply for.
- Research the company, and position that you wish to apply for. This includes finding out the company’s mission, values, and culture, as well as the specific responsibilities and requirements of the position. These details can be used to prepare you for an interview, and show your interest in the organization and role.
- In a job-interview, it is important to show that you have the right skills and qualifications for the position. You should also listen closely to the interviewer’s questions and respond thoughtfully and succinctly. Watch out for any red flags, such as an interviewer who is not enthusiastic, makes negative comments, or does not have enough information on the company.
- As you prepare for your first year at work, research the employer and the job to gain a better understanding of its culture and standards. You can also network with current or former employees to get a sense of the organization’s strengths and challenges. It’s also important to have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities, and to establish open and clear communication with your supervisor.
- Strengths can be specific skills, relevant experiences, or positive traits. Strengths include specific skills, relevant experience and positive personality traits. Weaknesses may be areas that need improvement like a lack in knowledge or communication. As a prospective employer, you would respond to these strengths and weaknesses by highlighting the strengths in your résumé and cover letter, and addressing the weaknesses in an interview or by actively seeking opportunities to improve.
- Career paths can start in the current year, extend up to retirement age, and include twists, turns, promotions, changes of job, and advancement opportunities. This path may be hindered by a highly competitive job market or a lack relevant experience. To handle these experiences, it’s important to stay flexible and adaptable, continue to learn and grow, and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Websites such as Glassdoor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or Indeed are good places to start a nationwide online search. The opportunities for nurses may differ depending on factors like the cost of living in a particular region, health care needs and job competition. There may be more demand for nursing in rural than urban areas or areas where the population is older.
- Asking a potential employee about the culture of a company is a good question to ask during an interview. What would be the typical workload in this position? What is the potential for promotion within the organization? What would you say is the biggest challenge of this job? What support and resources is available to this position? To prepare for an interview, it’s important to research the company and the position, to prepare responses to common interview questions, and to dress professionally and arrive on time.