05702 Topic: Career Development and Networking

Number of Pages: 1 (Double Spaced)

Number of sources: 1

Writing Style: APA

Type of document: Essay

Academic Level:Master

Category: Healthcare

Language Style: English (U.S.)

Order Instructions: Attached

Career Development and Networking

In preparing for your career in Health Informatics, having a career development plan is the first step in maintaining your professional development and marketability.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Evaluate your short- and long-term career development plan

Reflect on what short- and long-term health informatics position you are most interested in

Research employment resources and survey available employment opportunities for the desired qualifications, credentials, special skills, and experience

Review the required employment website resources listed under Learning Resources in the Syllabus

By Day 4, post a thoughtful response to the following:

In evaluating your short- and long-term career development plan, what professional skills and expertise gaps do you need to address? What specific professional activities will help you achieve these skills? Make sure to align your current skills with the specific professional development plan needed to achieve the desired goal.

Develop a realistic timeline for achieving your professional goals.

Identify which of the required employment resource(s) you found most helpful. Where did you search and what keywords were used to narrow your results? What did you learn from your search for employment opportunities?

If you know of an opportunity or a valuable resource, feel free to share it with your colleagues.

Make sure to include references and citations for the professional development goals, professional organizations, and/or required employment resources reviewed.