What is next in your future?

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What is next in your future?

• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Interviews
• RT 255
• rev 2009

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RESUMES Cover Letters

• Dawn N. Charman, M.Ed., RT, C.R.T (R)(M)(F)
• Professor, Program Director
• Donald J. Visintainer, B.V.E., RT(R)
• Professor Emeritus
• El Camino College
• Radiologic Technology
• Program
• RT 255 - SPRING

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GET ORGANIZED

• YOUR PRESENT JOB IS TO
• GET A JOB.
• IT SHOULD BE A
• FULL TIME COMMITMENT.
• GET A LOG / JOURNAL

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RESUME AND COVER LETTER

• HOW DOES AN EMPLOYER KNOW YOU WANT A
  JOB?
• HOW DOES AN EMPLOYER KNOW YOUR
  TALENTS?
• HOW DOES AN EMPLOYER KNOW YOU HAVE THE
  QUALIFICATIONS?

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• You've heard about a position that interest you.
• The facility is excellent and the location is
  ideal.
• You decide to make contact with your prospective
  employer.
• Two pieces of paper will decide the first
  impression you make on the recruiter
• A resume outlining your qualifications
• and a cover letter aimed specifically at the job
  you're trying for
• The following will help you make them a winning
  combination.

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Getting started.

• YOUR RESUME

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YOUR RESUME

• PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
• YOURE THE ONE FOR THE JOB
• FIRST IMPRESSION

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WHAT IS A RESUME

• A tool for the job search process
• Generates prospective employers interest
• A calling card
• Represents you as positive and professional

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• Most hiring managers and recruiters agree that a
  resume should have a clean professional look that
  is easy to read.
• While content is considered more important than
  format, the chronological format is clearly
  favored over others

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YOUR RESUME SHOULD

• Present you Accurately and Positively
• List assets and qualifications
• List only enough information

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YOUR RESUME SHOULD NOT

• Be to long or wordy
• Have abbreviations, slang, or buzz words
• Exaggerate, misinform, or lie

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RESUME CONTENTS

• PERSONAL DATA
• EDUCATION
• EMPLOYMENT
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• HOBBIES

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10 ELEMENTSOF A GOOD RESUME

• Keep to two pages in length
  (one page preferred)
• Pages must look organized
• Typed or word processed (10-12 font)
• Content must be balanced and centered

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10 ELEMENTSOF GOOD RESUME

• Keep information concise and easy to read
  
  Content should be related to employment.
• Be consistent in display techniques and
  punctuation
• Use perfect spelling
  (Have two people proof-read)

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10 ELEMENTSOF GOOD RESUME

• Be honest, Dont exaggerate
• Avoid abbreviations, slang, and trite
  expressions
• Use high quality paper Do not fold
• Use action words, strong verbs
• (see sample on webpage)

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YOUR RESUME

• Your name, address, and phone number email
• go at top of the page, so that the recruiter can
  easily see how to reach you. If you have more
  than one address or telephone, indicate when you
  can be reached at each one
• Education
• Honors and Activities
• Experience and licensure
• Use action verbs when describing your roles
• References

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Your honors and activities

• are examples of your academic ability and social
  maturity
• Recruiters like to see students involved in
  on-campus and community activities.
• A student involved in activities is an
  indication to us of social maturity and
  leadership,

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• SAMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
• GOODY R, TWOSHOES
• 303 Yellow Mill DriveBridgeport, CA 06604
• twoshoes_at_emory.edu
• Objective
• RadiologicTechnologist seeks employment at
  your dynamic imaging center. Experience with
  all aspects of diagnostic radiology, emergency
  room, intensive care and pediatric patients.
  Experience with portable and operating room
  radiography as well. Familiar with both
  film/screen and computed radiography imaging.
• Education
• A.S. in Radiologic Technology, El Camino College,
  Torrance, CA June 2005
• Certificate in Radiologic Technology
  expected completion October 2005 (3.5
  cumulative GPA, 3.7 major GPA)
• Relevant Course Work
• Clinical Education Internship
  Hospital A October 2003 October 2005
• Hospital B
  Feb 2005 April 2005
• Honors and Activities
• Deans List, Alpha Phi Alpha, Tennis Team,
  Health Sciences Club
• Volunteer for American Red Cross American
  Cancer Society
• Work Experience
• Hospital C Radiology Transporter
  January 2004 to
  present

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RESUME TEMPLATES

• WORD SEARCH RESUME ON YOUR COMPUTER
• SOMETIMES IT IS EASIER TO CREATE YOUR OWN
• PROFESSIONALLY PREPARRED

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1 page Example For Radiologic Technology Position
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2nd page Example included For Teaching Position
or ASRT submission for CEU course
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Getting started.

• COVER LETTER

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Cover letters

• Are a very important part of your challenge to
  communicate with employers and market yourself in
  an effective manner
• Most employers will be impressed that you have
  included a cover letter.
• It will make a statement that this is important
  to you

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Cover Letter

• Develop cover letters that are centered on the
  needs of the employer and the position.
• Use the same high quality paper you use for your
  resume.
• Address your letter to a specific person with
  his/her correct title whenever possible.
• Get to the point early in the letter.
• Identify where you heard about the position.
• Dont ramble.
• Keep the letter to one page.

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Cover Letter

• Letters should be tailored to each individual
  situation.
• Do not use generic letters that are mass mailed.
• Employers are aware of generic letters and are
  not impressed.

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COVER LETTER

• A formal business correspondence
• Short, Specific
• Consists of three main parts
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Main points
• 3. Conclusion

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COVER LETTER

• Paragraph 1
• INTRODUCTION
• Introduce yourself
• State your purpose
• State your motivation for sending your
  resume

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COVER LETTER

• Paragraph 2
• MAIN POINTS
• Respond to job description
• Describe 3 - 4 skills that make you a
  match for the job

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COVER LETTER

• Paragraph 3
• CONCLUSION
• State with confidence that you are the
  person for the job
• State how you can be reached for an interview

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COVER LETTER

• POINTERS
• Should be addressed to someone specific
  (never address To Whom it May Concern)
• Send with resume and/or application
• Use the same color and bond of paper as
  used for your resume

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Put your accomplishments on your resume

• Even if youre repeating what you said in the
  cover letter, this is your chance to embellish.
• Use bullet points and expand on saying wrote
  press releases or answered phones by
  explaining some specific things you did (i.e.
  wrote media alerts for store opening, pitched
  radio and TV about new product, resulting in five
  interviews with company president).

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Cover Letter

• Style and content
• Find out who's in charge of hiring
• call the facility's personnel office and ask for
  the information
• explain briefly why you want to work there
• Mention an employee (if true)
• Your cover letter personalizes the application

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cover letter

• Follow up with a phone call
• You may need to talk directly with department
  head.
• Personnel isnt always informed about possible
  positions

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• SAMPLE COVER LETTER
• YOUR ADDRESS
• AND CITY
• Mr. Big Director, Medical Imaging
  
  October 5, 2001
• Hospital Where I want to work and make
  
• 727 Marion Drive. Stone Mountain, CA
  30087
• Dear Mr. Big
• I am applying for the Radiologic
  Technologist position that was advertised on the
  RT JOBS.com website this week.
• The position seems to be a perfect fit with
  my education, experience and career interests.
  The position advertised requires an assertive
  individual with strong communication skills and
  experience. I feel that my work experience and
  academic preparation makes me an ideal candidate
  for this position.
• I will graduate this October with a A.S
  degree from the El Camino College, Radiologic
  Technology Program. My extensive internship
  experience at HOSPTIAL ABC, as well as my course
  work, has prepared me well for a career in
  radiologic technology. As a student intern, I
  learned to have strong communication and team
  skills, while developing proficiency in
  performing radiologic technology procedures and
  patient care.
• My background and career goals match
  your job requirements and I am confident that I
  can perform in this position effectively.
  Furthermore, I am genuinely interested in
  starting my career at Hospital Where I want to
  make the ., Inc. Your imaging center is an
  established leader in industry and I am confident
  that I can make a meaningful contribution, if
  given an opportunity.
• Please consider my request for a
  personal interview so that I may further discuss
  my qualifications. I will call you next week to
  see if we can arrange a time to meet. If you need
  to reach me, please feel free to contact me at
  [phone] or at yname_at_hotmail.com.
• Thank you for your consideration. I
  look forward to talking with you.
• Sincerely,
• YOUR NAME signed

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Resume Cover Letter

• Make sure your resume is perfect!
• Proofread, then proofread, then proofread some
  more.
• Have a resume free of grammer and spalling
  mistakes
• grammar and spelling mistakes

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Extra pointers

• Other sections though not essential, can enliven
  your resume and enhance your candidacy. Some
  possibilities
• A) A short statement of your professional
  objectives, placed just underneath your name and
  address.
• B) Seminars taught or attended.
• C) Professionally related community or volunteer
  work.
• D) Fluency in foreign languages.

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Sample from MONSTERS.COM
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What Employers Look for in Candidates

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Work Experience
• Motivation/Initiative

• GPA/Academics
• Leadership Abilities
• Analytical Skills
• Ethics
• Teamwork Skills
• Career Focus
• Writing Skills

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some things are better left omittedin cover
letter interview

• Omit your age
• marital status
• number of children
• or other information that's not directly work
  related
• DON'T send a picture

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some things are better left omitted

• don't waste space talking about early
  achievements after you've reached a more advanced
  level of accomplishment
• What you did in high school isn't of much
  interest when you can discuss achievement in
  higher education.

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Write a killer cover letter.

• If you start your letter with anything
  resembling, I am writing to you regarding the
  position you have posted or I am a senior and
  will be graduating from the university of blah
  blah in May, youre out. B-O-R-I-N-G. Everybody
  starts their letter like that and it says nothing.

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• Make your cover letter unique. Whatever you do,
  do NOT write a generic cover letter or base your
  cover letter on a template.
• Taking the time to write a professional cover
  letter that lets your true personality shine
  through is a great way to make it to the top of
  the "call for an interview" list while the
  canned, boring cover letters are going straight
  to the garbage.
• While you can't put too much personality into a
  resume, your cover letter gives you the chance to
  really sell yourself so make sure you don't
  neglect this important step

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Getting started.

• INTERVIEW
• SKILLS

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Your Interview

• What to wear
• Arrive EARLY !!!!
• Take some deep breaths relax!

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PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW

• ROLE PLAY
• GET IN FRONT OF A MIRROR
• TAPE RECORD
• KNOW SOMETHING POSITIVE ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

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THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW

• PLAN THE ROUTE
• DRESS CAREFULLY
• KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING
• ARRIVE EARLY
• BE RELAXED, UNRUSHED
• BRING A NOTEPAD, PEN / PENCIL
• HAVE A COPY OF YOUR RESUME

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AT THE INTERVIEW

• BE HAPPY WITH WHO YOU ARE
• LOOK THE INTERVIEWER IN THE EYE (MAINTAIN
  EYE CONTACT)
• REFER TO THE INTERVIEWER BY NAME
• MAKE A CHECKLIST OF QUESTIONS
• ANSWER DIRECT, BE CONCISE

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MORE POINTERS

• Avoid starting every sentence with I
• Your cover letter demonstrates your
  communication skills
• Proof read all written information
• Use high quality white, off-white, or gray
  bond paper
• Research the facility, department

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Dress to Impress .

• Appropriate dress is often the last thing on a
  person's mind when a recruiter calls to arrange a
  job interview.
• However, in today's job market, where all health
  professionals' value has come under intense
  scrutiny by insurers, patients and the public at
  large, it never hurts to put forth a
  professional, well-dressed public image.

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a rule of thumb is to dress better than the
people you are interviewing with don't think you
could go wrong by dressing up to much. go with
the suit and tie.
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Who looks more professional ?
As a manager Who would you hire
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ICE BREAKER It's OK to conduct safe small talk,
but avoid personal topics Wait to be invited to
sit, then sit straight, making good eye contact
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Body Language
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The Typical Body Language

• Your actions speak volumes as to what is going on
  in your mind.
• The way you sit, stand, move around all show as
  to whether you are nervous, confused, scared or
  confident.
• Look at the followingchart below and find out
  more about your body language.

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The Typical Body Language

• 1. An equal handshake. Your handshake should be
  strong and confident. If you can match the
  interviewer's grip it avoids any
  dominant/submissive vibes.

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The Typical Body Language

• 2. Relax and be at ease. The way you sit conveys
  a lot of subtle information to the people on the
  other side of the desk. So sit straight and take
  a moment to be comfortable. If you look relaxed,
  it'll encourage your interviewer/s to feel at
  ease in your company. 3. Maintain eye contact.
  Keep it true and steady, but remember to blink.
  Make sure that your gaze doesn't drop below eye
  level. Don't keep turning your attention to the
  floor or the ceiling. It might be a blank canvas
  for your thoughts, but it appears as if you're
  evading a question.

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• 4. Steer your body. If you are wearing a short
  skirt then crossing your legs is fine, but the
  best position is to 'point' at the interviewer
  with your knees or your feet. This shows that
  you're focused right in on them. 5. Use your
  hands. Be physically expressive when you speak
  and use your hands to roll out your answers or
  give shape to your ideas. This is also a good way
  to control nervousness.
• 6. Be open. Folding your arms across your chest
  conveys a nervous, negative and even aggressive
  attitude. Therefore be open in both body and
  mind.

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The Typical Body Language

• Walking tall, erect and briskly Confidence
• Standing with hands on hips Readiness,
  aggression
• Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched
  Dejection
• Hands clasped behind back Anger, frustration,
  apprehension
• Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly
  Boredom
• Sitting with arms crossed on chest
  Defensiveness
• Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs
  crossed Confidence, superiority
• Biting nails Nervousness

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The Typical Body Language

• Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rejection,
  doubt, lying
• Stroking chin Trying to make a decision
• Pulling or tugging at ear Indecision
• Patting/fondling hair Lack of self confidence,
  insecurity
• Rubbing hands Anticipation
• Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Negative
  evaluation
• Tilted head Interest
• Open palm Sincerity, openness, innocence
• Tapping or drumming fingers Impatience

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What do you think

• What is her job?

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Interview Mistakes

• Here are some common interviewing and other
  job-related bad first impressions
• Drawing a blank, or being slow to answer at a
  critical time, particularly in response to
  questions about your qualifications for the job
  or business, you distinguishing qualities or
  other personal capabilities.
• Being overly nervous or too low-key.
• Being late, or not as prepared as you should have
  been.
• Forgetting someone's name, getting it wrong or
  confusing the person with someone else.

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW

• SELF EVALUATION
• Make a list identifying your feelings
• List Pros - Cons of the job
• Assess your performance
• FOLLOWUP PHONE CALL

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Getting started.

• WHAT ELSE ?

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THANK YOU LETTER

• Send immediately after interview
• Address it to interviewer
• Format is the same as the cover letter
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Main points
• 3. Conclusion

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THANK YOU LETTER

• Paragraph 1
• INTRODUCTION
• State your purpose
• Give identifying information

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THANK YOU LETTER

• Paragraph 2
• MAIN POINTS
• Respond to interview positively
• Review something interviewer did that you
  appreciated
• Restate skill and experience that match you
  to the job

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THANK YOU LETTER

• Paragraph 3
• CONCLUSION
• State how follow-up will take place
• Either you will call or wait to be
  contacted

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WHY CANDIDATES ARE REJECTED

• POOR PERSONALITY
• POOR SCHOLASTIC RECORD
• POOR PERSONAL APPERANCE
• LACK OF ENTHUSIASM AND INTEREST
• LACK OF AMBITION
• POOR COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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WHY CANDIDATES ARE REJECTED

• UNREALISTIC SALARY DEMANDS
• LACK OF MATURITY
• LACK OF PREPERATION FOR INTERVIEW
• EXCESSIVE INTEREST IN BENEFITS
• NO PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
• LACK OF INTEREST IN COMPANY

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Where to look for a JOB

• Rtjobs.com www.rtjobs.com [phone]Carlsbad
  Ca.
• rsi (Radiology Staffing Inc) www.RADSTAFF.COM -
  (866).723.7823Nebraska
• Diagnostic Temps www.diagnostictemps.com -
  (888).687.3606Texas
• RTTEMPS www.rttemps.com (800).677.823
• Medicaljobspot www.medicaljobspot.com
• MED OPTIONS USA www.medoptions.com
  (800).817.4903
• StarMed Staffing Professionals www.StarMed.com
  (800)StarMe
• Medhealthjobs www.medhealthjobs.com (800)
  983.773
• Techstat www.techstatusa.com (877).998.993

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Where to look for a JOB

• Websites
• RTJOBS.COM
• Monsters.com
• JCAHO Website google search for local area
  hospitals addresses

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Search by Zip code Hospitals etc
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Address for resume
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Where to work

• Imaging Centers and Out patient offices offer
  conditions not available in hospitals

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JOB SOURCES

• Newspapers
• Journals RT Image, RT Advance
• Professional Organizations
• Word of mouth
• Hotline Internet
• Cold Calling (70)

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The requirements for the position are

• Successful completion of an AMA-approved school
  of radiologic technology.
• ARRT registered or eligible (must obtain within
  one year of hire).
• State of California licensure required. (CRT),
  (Fluoroscopy)
• Mammography experience preferred. (?)

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The requirements for the position are

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
• Proven ability to effectively contribute to the
  work team.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient/customer
  relations skills. Maintains professional decorum
  at all times.
• Ability to learn all required duties of the
  position and accept constructive feedback.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and conscientious.

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Common Interview Questions

• Why should we hire you?
• Why do you want to work here?
• What are your greatest weaknesses?
• Why did you leave your last job?
• Describe a problem situation and how you solved
  it.
• What accomplishment are you most proud of?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Tell me about yourself.

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Common Interview Questions

• Why should we hire you?Here's the chance to
  really sell yourself. You need to briefly and
  succinctly lay out your strengths, qualifications
  and what you can bring to the table. Be careful
  not to answer this question too generically,
  however. Nearly everyone says they are
  hardworking and motivated. Set yourself apart by
  telling the interviewer about qualities that are
  unique to you. Why do you want to work
  here?This is one tool interviewers use to see if
  you have done your homework. You should never
  attend an interview unless you know about the
  company, its direction and the industry in which
  it plays. If you have done your research, this
  question gives you an opportunity to show
  initiative and demonstrate how your experience
  and qualifications match the company's needs.
  What are your greatest weaknesses?The secret
  to answering this question is being honest about
  a weakness, but demonstrating how you have turned
  it into a strength. For example, if you had a
  problem with organization in the past,
  demonstrate the steps you took to more
  effectively keep yourself on track. This will
  show that you have the ability to recognize
  aspects of yourself that need improvement, and
  the initiative to make yourself better. Why did
  you leave your last job?Even if your last job
  ended badly, be careful about being negative in
  answering this question. Be as diplomatic as
  possible. If you do point out negative aspects of
  your last job, find some positives to mention as
  well. Complaining endlessly about your last
  company will not say much for your
  attitude.Describe a problem situation and how
  you solved it.Sometimes it is hard to come up
  with a response to this request, particularly if
  you are coming straight from college and do not
  have professional experience. Interviewers want
  to see that you can think critically and develop
  solutions, regardless of what kind of issue you
  faced. Even if your problem was not having enough
  time to study, describe the steps you took to
  prioritize your schedule. This will demonstrate
  that you are responsible and can think through
  situations on your own.What accomplishment are
  you most proud of?The secret to this question is
  being specific and selecting an accomplishment
  that relates to the position. Even if your
  greatest accomplishment is being on a
  championship high school basketball team, opt for
  a more professionally relevant accomplishment.
  Think of the qualities the company is looking for
  and develop an example that demonstrates how you
  can meet the company's needs.What are your
  salary expectations?This is one of the hardest
  questions, particularly for those with little
  experience. The first thing to do before going to
  your interview is to research the salary range in
  your field to get an idea of what you should be
  making. Steer clear of discussing salary
  specifics before receiving a job offer. Let the
  interviewer know that you will be open to
  discussing fair compensation when the time comes.
  If pressed for a more specific answer, always
  give a range, rather than a specific number.
  Tell me about yourself.While this query seems
  like a piece of cake, it is difficult to answer
  because it is so broad. The important thing to
  know is that the interviewer typically does not
  want to know about your hometown or what you do
  on the weekends. He or she is trying to figure
  you out professionally. Pick a couple of points
  about yourself, your professional experience and
  your career goals and stick to those points. Wrap
  up your answer by bringing up your desire to be a
  part of the company. If you have a solid response
  prepared for this question, it can lead your
  conversation in a direction that allows you to
  elaborate on your qualifications.

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Why Should We Hire You?

• This question seems simple enough and you would
  think that an interviewer could answer it simply
  by looking at your resume and reading your cover
  letter. However, an interviewer wants to hear it
  from you. Why do you stand out from everyone
  else? Bad Answer Im more qualified than
  the other candidates and I have what it takes to
  be an asset to this organization.

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QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE ASKEDHere are a few
typical examples

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want to work for this company? What do
  you know about us?
• Why did you choose your particular field? If you
  had it to do all over again, would you choose the
  same career?
• What is your greatest accomplishment?
• What areas of this job would be the most
  challenging for you?

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More examples

• What can you do for us
• that someone else can't?
• Describe your best / worst boss.
• What are your strengths? Weaknesses?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Give me an example of a problem you recently
  solved at work or school.
• Tell me about the most challenging person you've
  ever worked with.
• Why are you leaving your current job?

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Who would you hire?And for what?
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• Know what to expect
• Delay the money talk until after you get an
  offer.
• Remember that a signing bonus is a one-time deal.
  If a company is offering a salary that seems too
  low, a signing bonus will only make up the
  difference for one year. Negotiating a more
  reasonable salary will have a long-term impact.

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DON'T ask "red flag" questions.

• Questions that indicate you'll be a problem
  employee.
• How many sick days will I get? (Indicates that
  you plan to be absent often.)

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Points to make points

• Be a team player
• Realize good opportunities can pop up anywhere
• Do a good job - no matter what - and earn a
  life-long ally

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WRITING YOUR REFERENCE LISTHow Familiar Are Your
References With You and Your Work?

• Employers want to fill jobs just as much as you
  want the job!
• One of their worst nightmares is checking your
  references so that they can make you an offer and
  finding out that your reference doesn't know who
  you are, is unaware of your job search, or has
  nothing good to say about you.
• Call all your references and ask them for
  permission to use their names, and ask them what
  they might say about you. It's a good idea to
  give all your references a copy of your current
  resume, samples of work, and a brief description
  of the jobs you are looking for as well.

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WRITING YOUR REFERENCE LIST Are Your References
Appropriate?

• Make sure that the references you list aren't a
  list of friends,
• but rather that they include supervisors,
  faculty, customers, or peers.
• After all, what would you expect your best friend
  to say about you except nice things?
• Keep in mind, too, that employers question
  motives of candidates who do not list any
  previous supervisor (were you fired?), as well as
  individuals who appear to "jump jobs" repeatedly
  within a relatively short timeframe.

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PLANNING FOR A PROFESSIONAL CAREER

• Reputation - People are always watching
• You represent others / others represent you
• You may know what you want but not be
  aware of its different forms
• Ask for assistance

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Ten Ways to Blow a Job Interviewand How to
Avoid these Traps! do not.

• Get lost/show up late
• Dress inappropriately.
• Take your child with you to the interview
• Negotiate a salary outside of the range initially
  quoted you by your staff supervisor
• Talk about personal information not pertinent to
  the position
• Talk about past experience that has no bearing on
  the job for which you are interviewing
• Change your interview time
• Talk negatively about past employers
• Oversell the advancement issue
• Talk extensively about time-consuming hobbies

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Why do our techsand students leave?

• Students
• ?Poor academics
• ?Too many things on
• their plates
• ? Money
• ? Lack of support and
• guidance in clinic
• ? Lack of support at
• home

• R.T.s
• ? Lack of respect
• ? Lack of
• trustworthiness
• ? Salary
• ? Lack of support and
• guidance
• ? Insurance
• ? Over worked/stressed

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• Never burn your bridges
• The RT community is a small one
• Make your reputation a good one
• YOU represents US as well.

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Dont let this be about you
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What you dont want them to say about you..

• "This employee is really not so much of a
  'has-been', but more of a definite 'won't-be'."
• This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
• "Got a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thing
  to hold it all together."

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Taken from actual interview

• "If you see two people talking and one looks
  bored, he's the other one."
• "Donated his brain to science before he was done
  using it.
• "If you give him a penny for his thoughts, you'd
  get change."

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• "It's hard to believe that he beat 1,000,000
  other sperm to the egg."
• "Takes him 2 hours to watch 60 minutes."
• "The wheel is turning, but the hamster is
  dead."

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• These are actual quotes taken from Federal
  Government employee performance evaluations.  
  
• 1. "Since my last report, this employee has
  reached rock-bottom and has started to dig."  
  2. "I would not allow this employee to breed."
    3. "This employee is really not so much of a
  has-been, but more of a definite won't be."  
  4. "Works well when under constant supervision
  and cornered like a rat in a trap."   5. "When
  she opens her mouth, it seems that it is only to
  change feet."   6. "This young lady has
  delusions of adequacy."   7. "He sets low
  personal standards and then consistently fails to
  achieve them."   8. "This employee is
  depriving a village somewhere of an idiot."  

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•   9. "This employee should go far, and the
  sooner he starts, the better."   10. "Got a
  full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thingy to hold
  it all together."  
• 11. "A gross ignoramus -- 144 times worse than an
  ordinary ignoramus."   12. "He doesn't have
  ulcers, but he's a carrier."   15. "He's been
  working with glue too much."   16. "He would
  argue with a signpost."   17. "He brings a lot
  of joy whenever he leaves the room."   18.
  "When his IQ reaches 50, he should sell."  
  19. "If you see two people talking and one looks
  bored, he's the other one."   20. "A
  photographic memory but with the lens cover glued
  on."   21. "A prime candidate for natural
  de-selection."  

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•     22. "Donated his brain to science before he
  was done using it."   23. "Gates are down, the
  lights are flashing, but the train isn't coming."
    24. "He's got two brains cells, one is lost
  and the other is out looking for it."   25.
  "If he were any more stupid, he'd have to be
  watered twice a week."   26. "If you give him
  a penny for his thoughts, you'd get change."  
  27. "If you stand close enough to him, you can
  hear the ocean."   28. "It's hard to believe
  he beat out 1,000,000 other sperm."   29. "One
  neuron short of a synapse."   30. "Some drink
  from the fountain of knowledge he only gargled."
    31. "Takes him 2 hours to watch
  '60-minutes'."   32. "The wheel is turning,
  but the hamster is dead."

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GOOD LUCKYouve Worked Hard

• Now enjoy the rewards
• YOU HAVE ALMOST
• ARRIVED AT YOUR DESTINATION

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Why do you want to work here?

• This question seems simple enough and you would
  think that an interviewer could answer it simply
  by looking at your resume and reading your cover
  letter. However, an interviewer wants to hear it
  from you. Why do you stand out from everyone
  else? Bad Answer Im more qualified than the
  other candidates and I have what it takes to be
  an asset to this organization.
• Better Answer I have 8 years of experience in
  radiologic technology performing a number of
  procedures. I also love my job and enjoy working
  with patients. I always have great relationships
  with my colleagues.
• Best Answer I have an advanced degree in health
  administration as well as 5 years of experience
  has the head of the nursing department at John
  Smith Hospital. I am comfortable as a leader and
  follower and have served in both positions. In my
  last job, I developed a patient advocacy program
  which worked to ease patients fears and
  alleviate stress during procedures. Thus far,
  over a dozen healthcare professionals have become
  volunteer patient advocates.

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Tips Warnings

• The person who opens your letter has 3 -5 seconds
  to decide whether they will keep reading your
  letter or throw it in the trash. So you had
  better grab them from the very first words. Think
  of the biggest communications-related
  accomplishment youve done so far in your career.
  Start with that.

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Tips Warnings

• Check every single e-mail and document you send a
  potential employer for spelling and grammar
  mistakes with a fine tooth comb.
• Put your name in the file name of your document
  (i.e. John Smith resume) to differentiate
  yourselves from the hundreds of people who send
  resumes called Resume.doc or New resume.doc.
• Show up 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled
  interview time no earlier.
• Always come to an interview with a clean copy of
  your resume and any nice portfolio of your
  communications-related work.
• Potential employers value an enthusiastic
  attitude just dont go overboard.
• Do not send potential employers e-mails with the
  subject lines of Hello or Hi.

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Tips Warnings

• Dont blow off an interview not only is it
  unprofessional, but its a small world and people
  wont forget what you did.
• Dont send letters with unusual fonts or colored
  paper.
• Ive seen this mistake made several times taking
  a job that pays only few thousand dollars more
  than another job, even though its not what
  youre really interested in or not ideal, only to
  hate the job later and regret doing it for the
  money.