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Job Seeker Tools

You know this is the profession you want to pursue...now what.

Take advantage of some of the following resources to help you take a step in the right direction toward your career path:

- Training/Education
- Licensing Requirements
- Resume/Cover Letter Tools
- Interview Tools
- Other Job Seeking Tools

Training/Education:

Oregon Health Care Association Professional Development Offerings

OHCA/aQuire Nursing Assistant Training Program
First ever online training opportunity for individual's interested in starting a career as a Nursing Assistant including:

  • Self-directed online coursework

  • Receive lab and clinical training at a local long term care facility

  • Learn skills that can lead to a career path in long term care or health care

Pacific University Offers a Masters in Healthcare Administration

Portland State University Launches New Certificate Program for High-Level Health Care Executives (PDF) (posted 2-5-08)
The Professional Development Center at Portland State is launching a new program that teaches professionals already in the health care industry how to better navigate complex policy and meet rising goals. The program aims to develop leadership skills at every rung of the health care ladder, including establishing discipline and efficiency, and increase overall patient value. Click here to learn more about the Healthcare Management Certificate (PDF)

OHSU's Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Gerontological Nursing (PMC-AGN)

Workforce Improvement with Immigrant Nurses (WIN) - A pilot program at Clackamas Community College that provides a pathway for nurses who earned their credentials in foreign countries to work as nurses in Oregon.

Oregon Pacific Area Health Education Center - Learn more about whether a career in Health is for you, what colleges offer health programs, how to find money for college, and other resources.

Oregon State Board of Nursing Educational Programs - Visit this website to learn more about: RN & LPN Programs, Re-Entry Programs, as well as CNA & CMA Programs.

Institute for Health Professionals at Portland Community College

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Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Oregon licensure information (nursing & non-nursing)

Nursing Licensure Tips

Licensure Forms & Applications (nursing & non-nursing)

License & Certificate Renewals

Nursing Professionals (RNs and LPNs) (PDF)

Nursing Assistants (PDF)

Certified Medication Aides (PDF)

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Resume/Cover Letter Tools:

Resume Formatting 101 (PDF)

Constructing Your Cover Letter (PDF)

Ten Cover Letter Don'ts (PDF)

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Interview Tools:

Guidelines for Information Interviews (PDF)

Before, During, After – Tips For The Interview Process (PDF)

Winning Questions to Ask in an Interview (PDF)

Questions Often Asked by Employers (PDF)

10 Points For A Winning Job Interview (PDF)

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Other Job Seeking Tools:

Guide to Thank You Letters (PDF)

Letter of Reference Form (PDF)

Building Your Career Portfolio (PDF)

Career Planning In The Parking Lot (PDF)

Work Values Questionnaire (PDF)

SE Works
A universal access One Stop Career Center with a full range of services available to job seekers including: pre-employment workshops, resume writing, and searching the internet for job leads in the Neighborhood Jobs Center. In some instances, job seekers may be eligible for more intensive training, placement and retention services provided under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

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