They would want to hire people that are efficient enough and would become more economical for them to have an output rather than giving a person a paid maternity leave instead. So, When an employer asks a woman on her plans in giving birth in the near future, this too is a major no-no.

First of all, it is down right discriminatory since it is an essential part or role of a female being, and would entail her freedom over her own body; and secondly, on the basis of disability, like what I have previously posted: there is an assumption (on the minds of these HR People) that disabled people cannot give output as what their capable counterparts can offer. They can be sued for doing such acts.

Let us delve further on the general scope of incapacitation. Sure an employer can ask questions on what you are incapacitated of, and your special requirements for you to function better, but they cannot ask any other questions regarding that matter.

Questions pertaining to these matters involve such discrimination on to these incapacitated people. And would mean that they aren’t fit for the job that they are applying for. Although it is logical that some cannot do physical jobs due to their condition, other jobs, requiring technical skills doesn’t limit incapacitated people from doing their best and producing quality output.

That can be used in courts, right?

A big no no in interviewing an applicat is when your employer asks about your religion and your thoughts on several occasions such as Eid’l Fitr or Good Friday, the HR person should never answer such queries. Because these employers would seek employees that won’t go to such occasions, thus they want people who can work even on such special occasions. Even if the issue is not necessarily on the religion of the applicant, it boils down to whether or not a person is willing to sacrifice his personal life for the sake of working for an extra day. When the HR person asks you about it, tell them that it is an inappropriate question, and tell them to ask him or her to carry on with other questions instead.

You’re a registered medical nurse, nutritionist, doctor or what have you. But you’re still stuck at searching for the right place to practice what you’ve learned in Med School. Here’s the article for you. The U.S. of A has been clear in its fight to stop discrimination and the like, but there are still a number of employers who prefer people based on their religion, race, or even gender and sex.

For the series of posts for this month, we will tackle several questions an employer should not ask an applicant on issues such as gender, and other factors such as disability and religion. America has been always regarded as the land of the free and has the highest tolerance to other people. But in the workplace, it seems to be a little different from what they are preaching, most especially these human resource developers – seeking efficiency more than other traits in a person, but the said traits/issues should not factor in according to several laws and also in the Amendments of the United States of America.

Most of the dentists are working 4-5 days a week. Some are still even working during the evenings or weekends to meet their patient’s needs. Dentistry would require you to have diagnostic ability, good visual memory, high degree of manual dexterity or skills, excellent judgment regarding shape and space, and scientific ability.

Dental schools would require a minimum of 2 years college-level education before going to actual dental studies. Aside from this, they also require applicants to pass DAT (Dental Admissions Test) before they can be considered. The dental study will last 4 academic years. During the last 2 years, students will be allowed to treat patients in dental clinics under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Demand for dental care is expected to continue to grow through 2014. Aside from a large number of dentists that are expected to retire, a lot of people would also need bridges, and other complicated dental work. The elderly will more likely retain their teeth so they will require more care. The younger generation also needs preventive check-up despite treatments to decrease tooth decay.

Most dentists are called “general practitioners.” These types of dentists handle a variety of dental needs. However, there are those who specialize either in orthodontics (straighten teeth by placing retainers or braces) or periodontists (treat bones and gums supporting the teeth) among others.

Healthcare jobs have the fastest growth compared to other fields. This is because of the aging population and the new innovations in medical treatment. An aging population would need more health services, while the increase in the use of medications and demand for treatment facilities are due to the increase in healthcare innovations.

Health services would require both professionals (duly trained) and technicians (with good operational skills). Healthcare provides job opportunities to health service professionals like physicians, dentists, optometrists, veterinarians, chiropractors, technologists, technicians in clinical laboratory, therapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, nutritionists, pharmacists, nurses, health aids, medical assistants, medical record technicians, and many more.

A medical transcription credibility kit is a notebook that contains documentation vital to setting yourself apart from other medical transcriptionists vying for the same medical transcription job. Get yourself a notebook and divide it into the following sections:

1) Resume

2) Letters of Recommendation

3) Employee Evaluations

4) Samples of Work

5) List of Accomplishments at Each Job

6) Course Completion Certificates

7) Outside Activities

Resumes:

Have several copies of your current resume in the notebook. This comes in handy at the interview in case more than one person is interviewing you or if your resume has been lost or misplaced.

Letters of Recommendation:

Each time you leave a medical transcription job, get a letter of recommendation. This establishes your value to each past employer, whether it is a hospital, medical clinic, or private practice doctor’s office. These carry a lot of weight in my opinion. Not all prospective employers want to see them, but have them available nonetheless. I am more than happy to give them to a prospective employer so copies can be made.

by: Mary Ruff-King
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The interview is the time to communicate your skills and abilities to a potential employer. Being prepared for an interview is essential, and in this section, we’ll provide you with examples of questions you’re most likely to be asked when interviewing for a health care position. The difference between a successful job offer or a Dear John/Mary letter generally depends upon your ability to successfully prepare for a job interview. Read on for example questions you’re likely to be asked, and questions you can ask an employer during your next job interview.

1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why did you become a nurse?
3. How many years of experience do you have?
4. Where did you get your training?
5. What certifications do you have?
6. How long has it been since you worked in (ER, OR, ICU or
particular specialty area)?
7. What are your strengths?
8. What is your greatest weakness?
9. How do you handle stress?
10. Why did you choose (ER, OR, ICU, LTC, FNP, or other specialty area of nursing)?
11. What do you like to do in your free time?
12. What do you know about our hospital?
13. What do you know about our community?
14. Why would you like to work for us?
15. Describe your perfect job.
16. What is most important to you in a job?
17. What would you like to be doing in five years?
18. Have you ever been fired or asked to resign?
19. Would you have any concerns if we did a background check on you?
20. What would we find if we did a background check?
21. Why did you leave your last job?
22. What have you been doing since you’ve been out of work?
23. Are you prepared to relocate?
24. What kind of recommendations will you get from previous employers?
25. Describe your relationship with your last three managers or administrators.
26. What qualities do you admire most in people?
27. What kind of managers do you like the most? The least? Why?
28. Tell me about a time in which you had to handle an irate physician, co-worker, or patient. How did you handle it and what were the results.
29. What are your most important career accomplishments?
30. Describe a difficult decision you’ve made and the process you went through to reach that decision.
31. Why should I hire you?
32. What can you offer us that someone else can’t?
33. How long would you stay if we offered you this postion?
34. What nursing organizations do you belong to?
35. What journals do you read?
36. How do you stay current in your practice?

Source: hospitalsoup.com

You’ll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

How to Dress for an Interview:

Men’s Interview Attire

* Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
* Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
* Belt
* Tie
* Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
* Little or no jewelry
* Neat, professional hairstyle
* Limit the aftershave
* Neatly trimmed nails
* Portfolio or briefcase

Women’s Interview Attire

* Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
* The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
* Coordinated blouse
* Conservative shoes
* Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
* No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
* Professional hairstyle
* Neutral pantyhose
* Light make-up and perfume
* Neatly manicured clean nails
* Portfolio or briefcase

What Not to Bring to the Interview

* Gum
* Cell phone
* Ipod
* Coffee or soda
* If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule)
* Cover tattoos

Interview Attire Tips

* Before you even think about going on an interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.
* Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.
* If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.
* Polish your shoes.
* Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the building.

Source: jobsearch.about.com