Professionalism
Name 1 of the UMR Mentoring program "ground rules."
Be considerate (speaking volumes low, be on time, turn off cell phone/pagers)
Stay with a staff member if possible
No pictures/video
No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco on campus
Dress appropriately (professional/business casual)
Define "networking."
building relationships, finding common interests, exchanging information and ideas, making new connections, providing mutual benefit
How long should your resume be?
Typically 1 page is recommended.
Who started Mayo Clinic?
Dr. William Worrall Mayo, the Sisters of St. Francis, and Dr. Mayo's sons, Will and Charlie
What is Mayo Clinic's primary value?
The needs of the patient come first. (Mayo provided care for 1.3 M patients in 2017. These people came from all 50 states and 136 countries!)
Name a characteristic of a "professional."
(answers may vary) Appropriate dress, confidence, follow through, "expert" in their field, poised, moral/ethical, good etiquette, organized/structured, able to admit/take ownership of mistakes, integrity
List a "good" informational interviewing question.
How did you get started in this field?
What's it like working here?
What kind(s) of projects do you get to participate in?
What challenges have you experienced in your career path?
What advice might you give someone seeking a career in X?
Is there anyone that you'd recommend I speak with?
Name 3 things to include in your resume.
(answers may vary) Name/contact information, education, work history, specific measurable facts, keywords, skills, honors/awards
What was the natural disaster that spawned Mayo's birth?
A tornado (on August 21, 1883)
Name Mayo Clinic's 3 shields.
Practice (patient care), Research, and Education
True or False: the definition (activities) of professional behavior may change dependent upon the job.
TRUE! (example: dress requirements - scrubs, business casual, business professional, etc)
This document should always be included in your job application.
application, resume, and/or cover letter
Name 1 type of resume.
Targeted, Chronological, Functional, Combination
Name 3 buildings on the Mayo Clinic Rochester downtown campus.
Mayo Building, Gonda, Plummer, Siebens, Stabile, Guggenheim, Hilton, Baldwin, Charlton, 201 Building, Centerplace Building, Charter House, Jacobson Building, Ozmun, Opus
Approximately how many people does Mayo Clinic employ?
65,000 (35,249 in Rochester,;15,447 in the Health Systems; 6,634 in Arizona; and 5,804 in Florida)
Define MERG and name 2 on the Mayo Rochester?
Mayo Employee Resource Group
This is the desired length of a cover letter.
1 page
Define the difference between "soft" and "hard" skills.
A hard skill is something that you physically perform, while a soft skill is more related to personality traits and communication with others.
What 3 states are home to the main large Mayo Clinic campuses?
Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida
Name 1 of Mayo Clinic's schools.
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Choose 3 representatives to present a "professional" introduction to the group.
(Responses will vary)
Name 2 questions YOU should ask at an interview.
(answers may vary) RESEARCH the company/position.
What activities may prompt using a CV instead of a resume?
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is for professionals who have published and may have much more information (experience, education, etc.) than should be included in a resume.
What is housed in the Jacobson building?
A 7-Tesla MRI scanner (the building was built around the machine!).
Name an invention created at Mayo Clinic.
(Answers may vary) Plummer's pneumatic tube system, the knee-operated sink, updated sterilization techniques, HVAC systems, unique patient identification system (Mayo Clinic ID numbers), Berger Gradient Pressure suit (military flight suit to prevent blackout), cortisol, ...