Allen School Career Connection

August 2012 Education that Works

Allen School

Career Services

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome 1

Olympics Facts

Student Success

Stories

Employer

Testimonials

Students Together

for a Cause

Job Search Tip

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Employers say one of the best

ways to stand out in a stack of

resumes is to show that you

“get it.” Show that you have

researched the company and

the open position and that you

have identified why you would

be a great fit for their company

and the position they are hir-

ing for!

The Allen School family continues to grow as we welcomed the inaugural class of

Medical Assistant students at the Allen School Phoenix Arizona campus in June of

2012. The students have already gotten involved in the community and held a

blood drive on July 19th. All students currently in the program also maintained an

“A” or “B” grade point average and 100% attendance for the first Module.

Way to go!

Ed Cole

Medical Assistant Student

Graduation: February 2013

At 56 years old, I made the decision to change careers and after much

thought, really wanted to get back into the medical field. I really love the

years I spent working for the Fire department, the aide calls and the contact

with hospitals, doctors, and nurses. I began checking into schools that offered

programs which would get me back into the medical profession. I came

across Allen School and was pleasantly surprised to be interviewed as a po-

tential student. Allen School was not just trying to fill chairs, but actually was

looking for good student candidates. They want their students to succeed

and to do so, they are choosing only those students they feel will do well.

Very impressive! Of course, Financial Assistance was a concern but the staff

sat with me and found the aide I was eligible for. They kept in touch with me

over the next few weeks to let me know what they were finding. I am

through the first 5 weeks and doing well. The class size is such that we all

have the time we need to understand what is being taught. We have the op-

portunity to speak with the instructors, one—on– one and also as a group. It

all comes together to create the type of learning environment that teaches

successful professionals. The class is a tight knit group. We eat lunch togeth-

er and have family-style lunches once each week. With the help of the staff

and the enthusiasm of the students, I believe we have a class of up-and-

coming medical assistants that the community could only hope for!

“The Allen School wants

their students to

succeed, and to do so,

they are choosing only

those students they feel

will do well!”

Leonard Robert Adams

Nursing Assistant Graduate

Graduation: October 2011

My training at Allen School opened the door for employment at the same

School where I graduated. I was hired to assist students with extra prac-

tice. Prior to employment, I assisted my peers by encouraging them. This

was done through tutoring them academically as well as in the Clinical

Skills. I had three instructors. The first would emphasize compassion, in-

tegrity and purpose. The second instructor focused on awareness of your

work environment. My third instructor was very laid back but very profes-

sional. The idea was, make individuals feel comfortable about their sur-

roundings. I am grateful for the entire staff being an effective support sys-

tem for me. The support system is consistent. Starting from Academic

Affairs, Security, Financial Aid office, Career Services and my counselor. The

Key to acquiring employment is the following: Persistence, focus, disci-

pline, purposeful mindset, professional work ethic with integrity. As a

member of the Allen School first being a student and now an Instructor an-

ything is possible. Claim your dreams, rise to the occasion. Counselors not

assigned to me took time to point out my unlimited potential.

“I am grateful for the

entire staff being an

effective support system

for me”

I am writing to let you know what a pleasure it is working with students from Allen School. Several of

our current employees are alumni; some were hired at completion of their internship as we were im-

pressed by their performance and professionalism.

A recent graduate, who James Cruz recommended, joined us just over a week ago, and she already is

a productive member of our team of medical assistants.

Please feel free to forward resumes to me as students become available for internship or hire. If there

is an opening at Sunrise Medical Group, Allen School students will be my first consideration.

Warm regards,

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Judy Pechulis

Operations Manager

Fun Facts!

“I want you to know that I conducted my first interview today. The student I

met with is absolutely lovely, and of the caliber that I had been accustomed to from your school. Thank you for the

referral. I will be meeting with two more graduates between tomorrow and Monday and will, hopefully, hire one of the three by the end of next

week. If the other two are as qualified as the graduate I interviewed today, I will have a tough time deciding who

to select.”

Allen School students on the Brooklyn cam-

pus have put together and engaged in vari-

ous events to raise money, awareness, and

knowledge about specific causes. The Allen

School students, faculty, and staff have all

been very supportive and have enjoyed the

excitement around campus! Great job

Brooklyn!

Mod 1: Lymphoma

Mod 2: Breast Cancer

Mod 3: Autism

Mod 4: Child Abuse Prevention

Mod 5: Obesity and Healthy Living

Job Search Tip You only have one chance to

make a first impression!

When introducing yourself, remember

to maintain proper eye contact, present

a firm handshake, and speak clearly.

When some people get nervous they

tend to speak too quickly, not allowing

the other person to hear their name.

This will make it hard for the other per-

son to remember who you are. A

lasting impression is one that is built

slowly. Take your time, enjoy the con-

versation and remember, you are there

to learn as well. Ask strong questions!