The career that I am interested in pursuing is that of a patient representative. I am currently on track, educationally, to pursue this career. With the help of the personality and traits questionnaire I was able to learn what is expected of a patient representative and if my personality is compatible with this profession. Becoming a patient representative will open doors to other career goals that I have. Kaplan University Career Services will be beneficial to me when it is time to create a resume and practice job interviews. I am optimistic for my future and my education at Kaplan University is the foundation for my success. A career as a patient representative is very diverse. When I first decided this is the career path for me, I imagined …show more content…
According to the patient representative career outlook (U.S. Department of Labor, 2016), individuals interested in pursuing this type of career are interested in helping people and teaching. Personality traits that these individuals possess include “concern for others, dependability, self control, attention to detail, independence, and integrity” (U.S. Department of Labor). According to my personality and traits questionnaire, my personality is compatible with this career, as it was one of the career choices I was given. There were also many other options that I was interested in. I received the highest score in the social category which surprised me because I think of myself as more of an introvert. Becoming a patient representative will open doors to other career goals that I have. Right now my main goal is to finish my degree and obtain employment as a patient representative. When I am ready I can transition to counseling patients, this would probably need further credentials. Another option is to become a social worker which has also been an interest of mine. I know for that career I would need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology and there are other credentials and licensing that I would need. It is exciting to see where my future career can take …show more content…
As I mentioned in my last assignment I have been a stay at home parent for nearly the passed sixteen years. I haven’t had much work experience and the KU Career Services team will be able to help me determine what I can and cannot put in my resume. The last time I went on a job interview I was nineteen years old and I am sure that the procedures have changed. I believe that KU Career Services will help me successfully gain the career I am interested in, even if I will be quite a bit older than other
These strategies include, career assessment, resume building, interview preparation, career networking tips, job-search support, and 24/7 online access to job openings and career development tools. This is the kind of help that I need now in my search for a job that will expose me to direct-patient care. Career Services can help me figure out what job fits me and also fulfills my clinical hours requirement for PA school. (Kaplan University,
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When it comes to this semester, things for me are going well. So far in the course, I have been able to get all my homework and reading entirely on time and not rushing things at the last minute. This week nine discussion I thought gave us a chance to showcase what well learned on the aspects of resume building and higher education career development for individuals. A lot of the information of have learned from week nine will assist in my research into the final project for this course. Learning about the news about career counseling in setting in scenes like elementary, high school to higher education’s makes us focus on the individual and what they want their future to look like.
I started working in the health care field five years ago as a CNA. My goals have changed slightly as I have been in school. I now want to become a Nurse Practitioner. My plan is to finish at York County with a Health Studies Associate and then move onto my BSN than to an NP. The challenges I face while on this journey is exhaustion.
I began my undergraduate education at Colorado State University in 2004. I declared my major as Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. At this point in my life, I had no clue what I wanted to do for my career and thought this would be the best option and give me the most diversity of career options. Going into my sophomore year, I began a job in the emergency department at the hospital located in the college town. During my first day, I got to see a variety of emergent and non-emergent medical procedures.
I have always wanted to help people and to help them better their lives, but I never could figure out how I could make that passion a reality, until the day I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at age eleven. After that rough period in life, I learned how I could help other people. I could listen to them and try to help them better understand themselves. Life is much easier for a person when they have people who believe in them like a psychologist or therapist. My college plan would be to earn a bachelor, and master degree in Psychology to become a Behavior Analyst.
I have chosen to get my Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration at Kaplan University, because of the high demand in the healthcare profession. As a Healthcare Administrator, I am required to have strong communication skills and leadership ability. Being an administrator I must be able to make decisions and delegate authority, while managing all levels of medical and administrative personnel. Our job is to manage, direct and coordinate medical services in a variety of settings. It is our responsibility to know the skills and knowledge of medical services, as well as the laws that govern the industry.
Working in different settings and meeting new people that need to be taken care of has always interested me. The job I want to have while I go to college is the very challenging role of a Medical Assistant. Due to the experiences that have happened in my life, I believe that becoming a medical assistant is the best career choice for me. There are many duties and responsibilities I will have as a medical assistant.
The profession I have chosen to pursue is that of a Physician Assistant. My reason for this selection is because it gives you the independency of a Physician while having somewhat less responsibilities. A Physician Assistant provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Some of these services include but are not limited to examining and treating patients, diagnosing illnesses and counseling patients. In some case physician assistants are also tasked to prescribe medicine to patients.
When I complete all of my schoolings I would like to become a behavioral disorder counselor. This career is for me because I love helping people, I want to help people better understand themselves so they can overcome their problems, and the human brain and the thought process has always been a huge interest to me. Is has always been a goal in my life to be somewhere in the healthcare field working, and this is the area that intrigues me and always keeps me interested. As of right now, my future plans are to finish high school, graduate college with a doctorate in behavioral psychology, and then further on to work as a counselor in a private practice.
Another potential alternate career is one in healthcare administration. I have always been interested in the 21st century challenges of health care
I thought I knew what career path I wanted for my future, with that in mind, I sought a degree in Fitness and Human Performance to continue with a career in Occupational Therapy. In this career choice, the way I got to help patients was through therapy. While taking classes, I realized Occupational Therapy is not what I truly was passionate about. I decided to take my mother’s advice and choose what I truly love to do, which is to help people all around and I believe the nursing program would be the best fit. I am currently completing my certified nurse program to proceed with a job as a patient care technician.
Career education programs are the primary method used for providing career development assistance to students. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Students will also understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. In addition, the program aim is to help students improve academic competence, graduate from high school, develop employability skills and implement a career plan and participate in a career pathway in preparing for post-secondary education and
This is how I envision my future for the next 3-5 years, improve to improve my life, and more, contribute to the wellbeing of my community. More than anywhere, I have learned here in the USA, that community involvement is a full part of an individual success. I'm aware that the way is still long and sometimes difficult and sometimes full of hesitations. However, to get to my purpose, on my side, I have determination and courage. I also have the chance to meet fantastic people such Professor Perry Green, and others, who know how to motivate and inspire by sharing their personal experiences.
My Career Profile The career field that I am most interested in is marketing. Some job titles in this career field are brand manager, advertising and promotions manager, and social media marketing manager. A brand manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing marketing strategies to raise the public profile of a particular branded product or company. Responsibilities include market analysis, providing detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends and predictions, creation of and changes in product design, and many others.