Planning a Career
Where can you research information about job qualifications and market trends? Select all that apply. Job postings and job boards (e.g., CareerCare, LiquidCompass.com/chamberlain, Indeed.com, Linkedin.com/jobs) Social media sites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) U.S. Department of Labor (e.g., www.bls.gov, www.onetonline.org) Wikipedia Industry-specific websites (e.g., www.jnj.com, www.nurse.com)
-Job postings and job boards -U.S. Dept of Labor -Industry-specific websites
Using the drop-down options, match the career planning tasks to the correct career planning stage. -Identify a specific position title -Explore key employers on LinkedIn -Brainstorm benchmarks to fill gaps -Identify market trends -List your qualifications -Identify gaps -Take a nursing personality assessment -Research various job profiles -Rank your work values
-Plan -Research -Plan -Research -Plan -Plan -Reflect -Research -Reflect
What are the benefits of career planning? Select all that apply. Prepares you to present yourself as a candidate who has thoughtfully considered their career Provides you with a comprehensive resume Helps you articulate how you are prepared for a position Challenges you to identify what is necessary to achieve your goals Encourages you to leverage opportunities for growth and development
-Prepares you to present yourself as a candidate who has thoughtfully considered their career -Helps you articulate how you are prepared for a position -Challenges you to identify what is necessary to achieve your goals -Encourages you to leverage opportunities for growth and development
What work environment attributes were explored during the "Johnson & Johnson Nurse Specialty Assessment" (Johnson & Johnson Nursing, n.d.)? Select all that apply. Hours (days or nights) Routine (structured or varied) Level (patient-facing or managerial) Experience (inexperienced or veteran) Work style (team or independent)
-Routine -Level -Work Style
Which self-reflection questions were recommended to help identify strengths? Select all that apply. Why are you interested in this position? What activities best showcase your skills and abilities? What experiences are you passionate about? What are your salary expectations? How do you help others do things better?
-What activities best showcase your skills and abilities? -What experiences are you passionate about? -How do you help others do things better?
Place the following steps in the order of developing a career plan
1. Identify a specific position title 2. List qualifications 3. Identify gaps 4. Brainstorm benchmarks to fill gaps
Which of the following qualifications could match those listed in a job description? Select all that apply. Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment Knowledgeable in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Critical Care Nurse certification (CCRN) Strong organizational skills 5 years of experience
ALL apply
Which student in the scenarios below would benefit from career planning? Select all that apply. A clearly defined career goal An existing career goal, but not sure how to get there No defined career goal No healthcare experience Some healthcare experience
ALL apply
What are the goals of the research stage of career planning? Select all that apply. Gain an understanding of market trends Identify key employers Find a recruiter at a key organization Explore various job/career profiles Learn about associations related to a career
All BUT Find a recruiter at a key organization
For each resource listed below, click to specify if it is applicable or not applicable to students to help begin career planning. CareerCare Job Boards & Resources Nursing Personality Assessment Career Coach DegreeWorks Career Management Pathway Job Search Tracking Spreadsheet Perspectives
Applicable: -Career Care Job Boards & Resources -Nursing Personality Assessment -Career Coach -Career Management Pathway -Job Search Tracking Spreadsheet Not applicable: -Degree Works -Perspectives
Once you identify your gaps, what are some ways to fill those gaps to build toward your goal? Select all that apply. Develop skills Gain credentials Build work experience Develop your portfolio Write your resume
Develop skills Gain credentials Build work experience
What is the best strategy to identify gaps in reaching your career goal? Interview for a job Review a job description for a specific, target position Take a personality assessment Write your resume
Review a job description for a specific, target position
For each element listed below, click to specify if it should or should not be considered during the reflection stage of career planning. Values Motivation Market trends Strengths Personality Key employers
SHOULD be considered: Values Motivation Strengths Personality Should NOT be considered: Market trends Key employers
For each scenario listed below, click to specify if each scenario should or should not encourage you to engage in career planning. During crucial stages throughout your career When you are trying to achieve advancement When you are trying to change careers When you are not fulfilled in your current role When you are just beginning your career
Should Encourage ALL
Career planning is the ____ strategy to take responsibility for engaging in the ongoing planning process that is crucial throughout stages of a career and includes _______, _____, and planning.
focused reflection research
Being able to _____ is an important component during the _____ stage of career planning as reviewed in the videos.
identify key employers research