Overview of dietetics exam Questions And Answers

A coherent set of materials, including work samples and reflective statements on these samples, compiled by a person to represent his or her practice as related to desired outcomes. Designed to change with new skills, experiences, and goals. They are required as part of the continuing education program for dietitians. - ANS Portfolio What are the purposes of a portfolio? - ANS - a student portfolio will help to evaluate goals and career decisions - a student portfolio may help in obtaining an internship, admission into graduate school, and/or a job -allows you to: have an edge in the promotion process, shine in a performance review, distinguish yourself from the competition, convert a job interview into an offer, find the right position for you, create the opportunity to stand out, be professionally empowered, possess more robust evidence of best practice, and leave a legacy What is the development process of the portfolio? (There are five steps) - ANS 1. Reflection 2. Assessment 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation Step 1: Reflection - ANS -the most important and most difficult step - ask yourself: what are my strengths, weaknesses, and interests? What do I enjoy most? What are my short and long term professional and personal goals? Step 2: Assessment - ANS - Based on your short and long term goals, what are your learning needs? - After these needs are identified, prioritize them - This will help you to identify any coursework or work experience that will help you get accepted into the internship of your choice Step 3: Planning - ANS - What is needed to accomplish your learning needs? Each need should be associated with at least one goal. Step 4: Implementation - ANS - Put the plan into motion - Document completed work and "work in progress" Step 5: Evaluation - ANS - Review your progress over the past few years - Revise goals as needed - Add new goals as you accomplish past goals The student portfolio should be ____ not comprehensive in nature - ANS representative What is a SWOT analysis? - ANS its an analysis of S - strengths W - weaknesses O - opportunities T - threats understanding your SWOT analysis will enable you to utilize your talents, manage your weaknesses, uncover and take advantage of opportunities, and eliminate threats The contents of the student portfolio are a good starting point for the ________ - ANS professional development portfolio (PDP) ^ required by the Academy's accreditation committee for maintenance of registered status The Matter of Style: two important factors: - ANS 1. presentation 2. organization should be included for each piece of work. your thoughts about the work: what did I learn from doing this? How would I do it differently the next time? Why did I receive the grade I did? - ANS Reflective Statement What should the organization look like? - ANS - sort materials into small clusters - organize the clusters into a logical sequence What about an electronic portfolio? - ANS - typically designed as webpages that are posted to an Internet location or burned onto a CD-ROM - used as a supplement to the hard-copy version of the portfolio - must have a professional appearance and be easy to navigate - could include photos, sound animation, and even streaming video - demonstrates that you are technically savvy, current, and contemporary Marketing tool that outlines skills and experiences so someone can see how you might fit a position. It is an example of your writing, communication, and organizational skills. - ANS The Resume What are four important areas to focus on in the resume? - ANS 1. content 2. format 3. style 4. the cover letter What are the three possible formats for the resume? - ANS 1. reverse chronological 2. functional 3. combination most commonly used and most preferred. list work experiences in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent employment - ANS reverse chronological resume places emphasis on your qualifications without focus on dates. minimizes employment history. viewed skeptically by employers - ANS Functional Resume analyzes your work strengths by area and lists experience in reverse chronological order. effective when each position you have held involves a different job description or when you have held internships or volunteer positions that relate to your field of interest. - ANS Combination Resume _______ is very important because resumes are viewed very quickly - ANS Style should ALWAYS accompany the resume. it should be concise and clear. - ANS the cover letter What should the first paragraph of the cover letter look like? - ANS - How did you hear about the job? - some of your strengths and how they relate to the job What should the second paragraph of the cover letter look like? - ANS - Briefly describe your qualifications, skills, and accomplishments - Point out your outstanding qualities, clarify work history What should the third paragraph of the cover letter look like? - ANS Relate yourself to the organization - Why would you be a good fit? What could you bring to the organization What should the last paragraph of the cover letter look like? - ANS - state that your resume is enclosed - request an interview - how and when the employer can easily contact you Tips for the cover letter: - ANS - personalize it - find the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume - be specific, clear, and to the point; keep it to one page - proofread carefully - follow standard business letter format - keep copies - sign it