Welcome!March 18, 2014

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Explore your personal interests.

Learn more about careers in healthcare.

Help you discover your Career Path.

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Have you ever had a job that you did not like?

What did you learn about yourself?

A goal is… - a dream with a

plan and a deadline.

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CHANGE

RISK

COMFORT ZONE

CHANGE

SELF

Each of us has a unique set of skills, interests, abilities and personality styles we use to get our work done.

We tend to be happiest when we’re pursuing those things (job duties & task) that are in alignment with what comes “natural” to us.

Many employers refer to this as “Job Fit”.

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When you reflect on your own personality, what are the words that come to mind?

What are the things in life that bring you joy?

What are occupations, professions, careers you are currently interested in?

What connects and disconnects do you see and feel between your left and right hand columns.

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• Organizes Occupations• 6 clusters• 12 regions• 26 career areas (similar

jobs)• Graphically shows how

occupations relate to each other through primary work tasks

• A personalized report is provided

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• Computerized Questionnaire• Answer questions based on “like” and “dislike”• Generates a list of careers based on your answers

o Indicates best careers based on your personality

o Careers are classified into Job Zones (little preparation to extensive preparation)

o Provides numerous careers for each Job Zone

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• Government Website o Helps people research jobs and careers.o www.Mynextmove.org

• Tied to the results of the computerized Career Interest Profiler.

• Results should tell you…o The characteristics you have o What jobs they could fit.

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• Government Website - www.onetonline.orgo A great tool for career exploration and job analysis!o Can search jobs by industry or related job family.o Can search jobs based off your own interests, skills, and

knowledge.

• Tied to the results of the computerized Career Interest Profiler.

• Results should “open your eyes”o Realize your own personality traits and how they correspond

to particular jobso Discover the skills and abilities needed for the job.o Recognize the amount of education and preparation required

for the job.o Gather information regarding wages and employment

opportunities.

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• Operations/Non-Clinical

• Patient Access• Health Information

Management• Finance• Patient Accounting• LEAN• Social Work

• Clinical• Laboratory Services• Nursing• Physician/Physician

Assistant• Respiratory Therapy• Radiology/Imaging• Neuroscience• Oncology

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• Respect• Energy• Work Ethic• Flexibility

• Open to Learning• Diversity• Compassion• Patience

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After…You have done researchYou know your personality, interests, and how they will fit the job

Now…Start your career pathGain experienceInternVolunteerNetwork

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Build your skills and your resumeo Community work is a great way to build

your resume and your skills Develop a Career Network

o Community involvement is one of the best ways to make connections and foster relationships

Enhance Your Education o One of the best ways to learn is through

experience.

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For those just entering the workforce or transitioning to a new field, internships offer a terrific opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Often internships provide the springboard to a full-time or permanent position within the company or your field of interest.

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The Opportunity to Help Others 

A Challenging and Fast-Paced Work Environment 

Industry Growth

Flexible Hours

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Jobs in DemandRegistered Nurses

Medical Assistants

Patient Care Assistants

Business Office Coordinators

Entry-Level positions

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Resume Format

-Name

-Career Objective

-Qualifications

-Employment History

-Chronological order

-Education

Tailor Your Resume

-Match job description

-Showcase your qualifications related to that

position

Resume TipsResume Tips

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