Main description:

Surprised to find that there were few definitive career development resources for occupational therapy students, Lisa Davis and Marilyn Rosee have written Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition to help students hone the skills employers look for in new hires. While many academic programs cover career-oriented topics, this is the first specific text to pull the pieces together with the purpose of showing readers how to become successful job candidates and employees.

Perfect for the student preparing to embark on an occupational therapy career, Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician covers all pragmatic issues that students face while securing their first job. This text outlines a variety of topics including resume writing, interview skills, negotiating a salary, working within a team, developing professional competencies, and understanding the culture of an organization. Each chapter includes learning objectives and lists of practice activities that students can use to reinforce their skills.

Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition will benefit occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students preparing to graduate, as well as employed clinicians dealing with specific employment-related issues. This text will also guide the employee who wants to move to the next job and reacquaint themselves with the job-seeking process. This comprehensive resource provides strategies and solutions for many employment challenges and will be an asset in any professional development curriculum.

Contents:

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword by Katherine Dimitropoulou, PhD, OTR/L
Introduction

Section I Ensuring Success in Your First Job and Beyond
Chapter 1 Organizational Socialization: Learning the Ropes in Your Fieldwork Experience and First Job
Chapter 2 Polishing Your Professional Behaviors: Mastering Workplace Skills
Chapter 3 Wake Up Your Emotional Intelligence: Developing Competencies for Success
Chapter 4 Tuning in to Communication Nuances: Connecting With Clients and Colleagues
Chapter 5 Playing Well With Others: Understanding Your Role as a Team Member
Chapter 6 Turning Conflict Into Opportunity: Rules to Follow to Resolve Rifts in the Workplace
Chapter 7 Working With Colleagues of All Shapes and Sizes: Diversity in the Workplace
Chapter 8 Doing What Is Legal: Understanding Your Obligations as a Professional
Chapter 9 Doing What Is Right: Identifying and Resolving Ethical Issues

Section II Getting Ready for Your Job Search
Chapter 10 Creating a ResumE to Get You Noticed
Chapter 11 Proactive Job Search Techniques
Chapter 12 Acing the Interview
Chapter 13 Understanding Your Salary and Benefits Package
Chapter 14 Finding the Perfect Job Fit: Assessing Organizational Culture

Section III Achieving Professional Transitions
Chapter 15 Advancing Your Continuing Competence: Strategies to Build a Better You
Chapter 16 Moving Up, Moving On: Making the Right Career Choices

Index