Becoming Marketable as a Professional Nurse

These flashcards cover key concepts related to becoming marketable as a professional nurse, including career planning, interview strategies, and essential skills.

Career Planning

The process of identifying career goals and developing a plan to achieve them.

Behavioral Interview

An interview technique that assesses a candidate’s past performance as a predictor of future performance.

S.T.A.R. Method

A structured approach for answering behavioral interview questions: Situation, Task, Action, Result.

Job Search Strategies

Techniques and methods for effectively finding job opportunities in the nursing field.

Effective Cover Letter

A letter that introduces the candidate and highlights their qualifications for a position.

Resume

A formal document that outlines a person's work experience, education, and skills.

Interview Success Tips

Guidelines for performing well in job interviews, such as being professional and prepared.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

Coping with Conflict

The ability to deal with disputes or disagreements effectively.

Positive Attitude

An optimistic outlook that can influence one’s behavior and interactions.