Assignment Description
Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday
(11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by
Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board
area, write 300-400 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:
• Why did you decide to go into health care?
• What job titles have you considered?
• What skills and abilities would you like to use in
your day-to-day work?
• What type of health care setting do you imagine
yourself working in?
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• Give a description of the job and typical job duties.
• What type of health care setting would this person
work in (e.g., hospital, retirement home, insurance
company)?
• What skills are needed to be successful in this
position?
• What qualities are needed to succeed in this
position?
• What certifications and education are needed for
this position?
• What technology knowledge is needed for this
position?
• How many years’ experience is required for this
position?
• What is the typical salary for this position?
Part 2
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To answer the questions below, you will need to first
review three (3) advertised job descriptions you most
likely want based on your research-using a job board,
such as this one-for a position that you could realistically
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.
• Name the three (3) titles you found on this Web site.
• What skills do you possess that are needed to be
successful in each position, and what skills do you
need to develop?
• How can you develop the skills that you do not
currently possess?
• Do you have the work experience needed for each
position? If not, what can you do to gain this
experience while obtaining your degree?

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