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Investigate a specific professional health field of interest
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Identify at least two current positions within the field of health
Describe a particular job using examples from those active in the field (guest speakers) and/or job databases
Describe the duties and responsibilities of the job
Describe typical working conditions
Describe the educational requirements, employment history, work experience, or other requirements used to acquire the position
Describe an estimated salary range
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Align your personal characteristics and interests to the field of health
Assessment Strategies
Reflection
Criteria
Identify a rationale for choosing a specific job within health
Identify what attracted you to a job within health
Describe what interests you about the job
Identify potential challenges the job might involve
Identify any individual barriers to securing a job within health
Identify resources at Madison College to assist in career exploration, such as interest, skill and values assessments
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Create an individual educational plan
Assessment Strategies
Written product, Resume
Criteria
Summarize the skills required for a job in health, the job outlook, working conditions, and/or salary range
Identify the steps you need to take to obtain the necessary qualifications for a job in health
Plan includes a general timeline for completion, including courses, costs, and/or experience
Resume includes headers for summary of skills, education, experience
Resume includes a header for information such as community involvement, languages, awards, honors, affiliations, memberships, and/or military experience
Use terminology effectively as it relates to a career in health