Navigating the Competitive Career Gauntlet: Job Searching Resumes and Interviews

Calling all Clinical Fellows, newly CCC'd and seasoned SLPs! If you are looking for a new position in the field, this course will give you a competitive edge in the current job climate. Participants will hear from two instructors who have coached hundreds of SLPs at different stages of their careers. The first half of the course will discuss demographics and statistics of the job market, top SLP search engines, how to build a stand-out resume and what peaks hiring manager's attention. In the second half, participants will learn how to nail the interview: how to prepare; how to present yourself; what to wear; what to do with your hands; how to interact; how to be memorable; and the critical follow-up.

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
  2. Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

CEUs:

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Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Course Instructor(s)


Lesley Mateer

M.A. CCC-SLP

Lesley Mateer, M.A. CCC-SLP is the president of Career Improvement & Advancement Opportunities, Inc (CIAO). Since 1999, she has dedicated her company to taking care of fellow therapists and providing quality, affordable continuing education across the United States. As a Speech Language Pathologist and Rehab Director, Lesley trained healthcare professionals and students on various topics such as Customer Service, Medicare Guidelines, Corporate Orientation, Ethics, Rehabilitation, Motivation and Leadership.
Financial Disclosure: Lesley is the president if CIAO Seminars, the owner of the VitalStim and Beyond, DINES Specialty Program and VitalStim Renewal course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant relationships.

Ashley Keenan

Ashley Keenan, M.S. CCC-SLP is a a Speech-Language Pathologist and Therapy Talent Acquisition Resource with Ensign Services, Inc. in Texas. Ashley has experience as a lead SLP in a SNF setting, as well as a Director of Rehabilitation at a SNF with skilled, long-term care, and geriatric outpatient services offered to the community in San Marcos, TX. Ashley now supports the Ensign affiliated facilities in Texas to find the best of the best, in order to grow their teams! She also mentors SLP CFs, frequently guest lectures for PT, OT, SLP, PTA, and OTA university programs across the United States. Ashley enjoys assisting therapists to set and meet career goals. She also loves sharing her passion for past-acute care!
Financial Disclosures: Ashley receives royalties from CIAO Seminars for the sale of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures: There are no relevant relationships to disclose

Course Agenda

Day 1

08:00 - 08:30
Key demographics and statistics, relative to our field
08:30 - 08:40
Career Trajectories
08:40 - 09:15
Job search: Where and how to start to get the best results
09:15 - 09:30
Go-to Search Engines
09:30 - 10:15
Resumé writing: Dos and Don’ts
10:15 - 10:30
Evaluating Resumé Samples
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:15
Preparing your Brand – Creating your Story
11:15 - 12:15
Preparing for the Interview – Research and Rehearsal
12:15 - 12:30
Questions to Expect and Offer
12:30 - 01:00
Interviewing is a Visual Sport – Be Memorable
01:00 - 01:10
Group Interview Strategies
01:10 - 01:20
Follow-up
01:20 - 01:30
Words of Advice: Know your Code of Ethics and Supervisory Rules
01:30 - 01:45
Q&A

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 5.5 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.55 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Introductory Level
0.55 ASHA CEUs