Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.
As you begin to consider your career goals, it is important to clarify your specific needs and interests. In most instances, you cannot get the job you want if you are not clear about what you are searching for as well as the types of jobs for which you qualify. With this in mind, discuss the following:
Assignment 2 3 pages )
To identify the types of positions you are most interested in (or most qualified for), conducting industry research is important. The work you put forth now will provide a large return on investment; the more clearly you can identify your goals, the greater your chances of fulfilling them.
Online professional networks provide useful ways to communicate with potential employers about your work experience, job skills, and education. Go to this Web site and click on AID to profile. If you do not have an account on this site already, please contact Career Services, and they will walk you through the process. Under AID to profile, find the qualifications that you have, and aID them to your profile. Take a screenshot (CTRL + PRTSCN) of your profile after this update, and paste the picture in this document. As an extra boost to your profile, you may want to ask others to recommend you in these areas of qualification. Employers often review your profile for aIDitional information. If they see that others have recommended you, that aIDitional endorsement aIDs to your validation.
Part 1
This week, you will begin by conducting research on 2 health care administration positions you are interested in and answer the following questions using Careeronestop.org. Careeronestop.org is a site created by the U.S. Department of Labor that will allow you to dig deeper into a variety of health care positions. For more information about searching for positions, view the tutorial below.
Part 2
To answer the questions below, you will need to first review 3 advertised job descriptions you most likely want based on your researchusing a job board, such as this onefor a position that you could realistically get after you graduate with your current level of experience, skills, and education. These jobs do not have to be in your geographic area, but make sure the descriptions are detailed enough to understand the requirements (e.g., provide job duties and qualifications) and that they match your current level of experience. Have these job descriptions in front of you as you answer the questions below. For more information about searching for jobs, view the tutorial below.
Part 3
Lastly, you will choose a health care organization to study over the course of the term. You may select any health care facility you wish (e.g., long-term care, hospital, home care, outpatient, etc.). Once you have chosen your facility, examine its organizational structure. Identify and discuss the following characteristics of your organization:
Next Steps
As you progress through your degree program and begin to build your career, CTU is here to support you. You have your own dedicated career coach assigned to assist you with your personal career plan. You can contact your career coach to schedule an appointment by e-mailing careerservices@ctuonline.edu.
AIDitional Resources
References
Indeed. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.indeed.com/
LinkedIn. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.linkedin.com/
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