Get connected in the September Issue of the Allen School's Career Connection Newsletter. In this issue: Celebrating 50 years in education, I.M.A.G.E., graduate testimonials and career services updates.

1. Career Connection
ISSUE
1
September
2011 Education that Works
In this issue
All of these companies have Celebrating 50 years in education P.1
recently hired
Allen School graduates: I.M.A.G.E. P.1
Graduate Testimonials P.2
Maimonides Medical Center
Career Services update P.2
AFAM Comprehensive Medical
Care Group
Beth Israel Hospital
The Brooklyn Hospital
Center
Celebrating 50 years in education.
JFK Medical Center
Since 1961, the Allen School has trained thousands of It is our goal to empower each
North Shore Long Island women and men in the medical field. Unlike other student with a sense of pride
Jewish Health Systems schools, the Allen School specializes in training medi- and standard of excellence in
cal professionals ONLY. his or her profession. At Allen
St. Luke’s Roosevelt School, we also encourage the
The Allen School is committed to creating an atmos- idea of continuing education for career advancement. Our
Advantage Billing and Cash Flow Career Services team provides career services assistance
Solutions phere that provides each student with the technical
proficiency necessary to procure a rewarding career in to all graduates, offering guidance and support during the
Memorial Hospital the healthcare field. entire job search process.
Madison Dental Arts
First Chiropractic of America
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center During your job search, your I.M.A.G.E is everything!
I – Impression
Enterprise Consulting Students make and leave impressions with every employer they make contact with, whether it be at a networking event,
Solutions interview, or another social setting. It generally takes about 5 seconds to create a first impression. Immediately establish-
ing yourself as a credible and valuable resource will save you time and energy on trying to prove this down the road.
M – Movement
The evaluation of your non-verbal cues, or movement, will begin as soon as you enter a medical office for an interview, and will continue until the interview is fin-
ished. Make eye contact, smile and nod appropriately, don't slouch...all of these are important non verbal cues that an interviewer will be looking for.
A – Attitude
Many things in an interview are out of your control but your attitude is the one thing you have complete control over, take advantage of it. We all have a choice
every day if we will embrace a positive or negative attitude. Your positive attitude, and a smile during even a telephone call, will be noted by an employer. Show
your enthusiasm for a position and stand out!
G – Grooming
It is certainly important to make sure you’re dressed for an interview (nice business casual outfit, good shoes, etc.) but it is equally important that personally you
are looking your best. Make sure your hair is neat and conservative, no crazy colors or styles, your nails are trimmed, and for the men, any facial hair is well
groomed. It would be a shame to answer every question well in an interview but to lose points because you forgot to take off that crazy, half chipped bright green
nail polish!
E – Etiquette
Understanding how to handle yourself in a medical facility is important. Always be polite to anyone you may meet while interviewing, you never know if they are
part of the hiring process.
All components of your image are definitely in your control. Make the most of your image and give yourself the advantage to succeed.

2. Student Success Stories
Job search Resources "Everybody knows that education is something that people should not pass on,
because it opens up more options for an individual. Well, there is no better
place to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant but at the Allen School. At-
There are a number of tending the Allen School has been the most exciting, informative, hands on
ways to search for a experience I have ever had. The staff is courteous and friendly, and always
willing to help. I am currently finishing my course as a Medical Assistant, and
job...here are just a few will soon be going off to do my internship program. Thanks to the dedication
to get you started. of the Career Services department, who has stood by me and went above and
beyond the call for me, I am able to do my internship exactly where I
wanted, with a lot of future opportunities. Take it from me, I would not have
Talk to your own doctors to see
been able to do it, without the dedicated instructors and education from the
if they have any positions open Allen School."
or if they can refer you to an-
other office that may have a
position open I work as a Biller/Coder for a large non-profit
I AM Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that
Talk to your instructors who are manages 10 clinics over two counties. I was
well connected to medical pro- ...Terri Ann told in my interview that I was hired because
fessionals Sammy and I of my coding education. Though my position
am proud to is more billing than coding, it is a great start
to learning “hands-on” coding. I’ve learned a
Keep in touch with your class- say I am
attending the lot in my current position and I know that it
mates so you can network after is preparing me for something bigger and bet-
graduation Allen School.
ter in the future!
Michelle Swift, Allen School 2011 Grad
Attend the Allen School gradua-
tion to network with hundreds of
Allen School graduates
Talk to your friends and family to
How Can the Allen School Career Services Team Help You?
see if they know anyone who Cover Letter and Resume Review
works in a medical office A resume critique is a great way to ensure you have created an attention-grabbing document for
employers.
Websites to check out: Real-Life Interview Preparation
Practice interviewing with a career services advisor to ensure you are confident and comfortable
www.indeed.com when you head out to your internship or job interview.
Branding
www.hosa.com Create a brand that is YOU. Learn how to market and network the product that is you and
remove the barriers that stop you from getting the job.
www.linkedin.com
Job Search Strategies
Learn how to best utilize your time and conduct an effective job search utilizing your personal/
www.healthecareers.com
professional networks and other strategies.
www.healthjobusa.com
www.hospitaldreamjobs.com Contact the Allen School Career Services Team
www.healthcarejobs.com Jena Bandini, Senior Director of Career Services, jena.bandini@allenschool.edu
www.jobsinhealthcare.com Phoenix, AZ—Online
Leslie Idaspe – Director of Career Services, leslie.idaspe@allenschool.edu
Suzana Almalih – Career Services Advisor, suzana.almalih@allenschool.edu
Joanie Bartman – Career Services Advisor, joanie.bartman@allenschool.edu
Jamaica, NY
Jacqueline Hume – Director of Career Services, Jacqueline.hume@allenschool.edu
Harry Moliere – Career Services Advisor, harry.moliere@allenschool.edu
Yarwattie (Unida) Brijmohan - Internship Coordinator, Yarwattie.Brijmohan@allenschool.edu
Brooklyn, NY
James Cruz—Director of Career Services, James.cruz@allenschool.edu
For questions and / or concerns contact the James Delaney – Career Services Advisor, james.delaney@allenschool.edu
Office of Career Services or the Allen School
Marketing Department at 718-243-1700 Chasmin Bailey – Internship Coordinator, chasmin.bailey@allenschool.edu
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our
website at, www.allenschool.edu and click the link to the Gainful Employment program information.