Urgent Care Jobs

Dec 5
08:06

2012

Aliz Quresh

Aliz Quresh

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Urgent care jobs are available throughout the United States and Canada. However, to land the appropriate job in a desirable location can take some research.

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Some people prefer to do their own online research and others may have a recruiter help them find a job.


Networking is an excellent way for people to find Urgent Care Jobs. One of the best ways to network is to volunteer or internship at a hospital (or other medical care facility). Meeting other professionals in the field and working alongside them is a great way to gain experience and a possible job in the future. Be willing to work long hours and do the jobs no one else wants to (emptying bed pans,Urgent Care Jobs Articles cleaning up waste, etc.). By showing co-workers and potential supervisors a willingness to work hard, are eager, and above all unselfish, is a great way to position oneself for future long-term employment.


Once an internship or a period of volunteering is completed, it is time to start the hunt for a more permanent position with good pay and benefits. First, be sure to have an updated and error free résumé. The résumé should be no longer than two pages. A proper résumé will include name, address, contact information, career objective, skills, and experience. Any internships or volunteering should be included as experience. It is also imperative to include any professional accolades and memberships. References may be listed as available on request, however be prepared to supply three professional if the potential employer asks for them.
After the résumé is completed and accepted, the next step is to prepare for the interview process. Plan in advance for the interview by having a friend do a mock interview and include questions that would be likely to be asked of anyone seeking a job in the medical field. On the day of the actual interview be sure to dress professionally in a business suit (both men and women). Ask questions about the employer during the interview. This not only shows specific interest in working for the employer, it shows research has been done. If asked about salary during the interview, it is best to avoid the subject until the next step in the hiring process. If salary does come up during the interview, if at all possible simply state it is negotiable. Keep eye contact throughout the meeting, smile, shake hands before and after, and most important of all, thank the interviewer.


Don't be discouraged by not landing a job on the first or second try. Consider broadening the search if initial networking and interviews are not successful. Urgent Care Jobs can be found in several places and are not limited to hospitals. Urgent care jobs can be found in clinics, home care, nursing homes, the military, and even pharmacies are now offering urgent care jobs. Expanding the search to a larger area may also help open up other opportunities.


Confidence, determination, hard work, and patience will help anyone looking land one of the many urgent care jobs available.