Module Post Test 11 - The Job Search

Objectives:

1.      To identify effective ways to prepare for a positive job interview
2.      To be able to develop an effective professional resume
3.      To evaluate the fit between an available job and your needs

You must score a 70% or above on the post-test to receive continuing education credit via Cebroker.com

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* 1. Fill in the below (as it appears on your nursing license)

First Name

Last Name

License Type and # (no spaces)

State/Province

Email Address

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* 2. Common feelings for a recovering nurse, when interviewing for a new job include:

fear of relapse

excitement

fear of exposure, rejection and failure

feelings of success

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* 3. Questions about being able to secure employment, being accepted back by colleagues and concerns about additional requirements expected at the workplace are:

questions that may surface when preparing for reentry into the workplace

experienced by only recovering nurses

not common during the initial reentry process

rarely experienced by nurses

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* 4. The overall key to success when preparing for reentry and interviewing include:

interviewing for several jobs

preparation and trust in the process

development of a relapse prevention plan

reentry in a familiar workplace

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* 5. All of the following are important when developing a professional resume EXCEPT:

prepare a well-organized resume that outlines career objectives and experience

a well-organized resume serves as a good first impression

one format is useful for all resumes

it is important to sell yourself based on skills, experience and strengths

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* 6. Personal information on a resume includes:

education, licenses/certifications and work experience

education, relapse prevention plan for reentry and work experience

education, licenses/certifications and treatment history

education, recovery needs and work experience

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* 7. Cover letters for resumes:

must always be included with a professional resume

are not necessary

are not necessary when responding to an ad or mailing

put the whole package together in a professional manner when sending a resume’ in the mail

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* 8. When selecting potential jobs, it is important to remember that:

all workplace settings are equally supportive of recovering nurses

most workplaces are somewhat prepared and supportive of recovering nurses

not all workplace settings are equally prepared nor equally supportive of recovering nurses

most workplace settings are not conducive to nurses in ongoing recovery

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* 9. Consideration of working in non-nursing positions and non-clinical settings may be important:

if one is not yet ready to reenter a clinical setting

during the first year of recovery

if one is reentering a workplace with other recovering nurses

if one is reentering a workplace with no other recovering nurses

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* 10. All of the following are helpful when planning a job search EXCEPT:

making a list of potential health care settings for employment

planning to interview at all of the health care settings on your list

talking to nurses or other health care professionals employed at the organization that you are interested in

visiting websites to learn about the organization, its philosophy, expectations and policies

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* 11. Researching potential employment opportunities included:

visiting healthcare settings to determine appropriateness for reentry into the workplace

assessing positive and negative features of jobs and developing questions for potential employers

developing a list of recovery activities to discuss with potential employers

discussing potential employment opportunities with all of the members of 12 Step meetings