The profession that I identified as what I want to do the rest of my life is Health Services Administration. It took me long time to realize that this is what I wanted to do. It was a long journey. I worked since I was 17. I always held administrative jobs like administrative assistant, telebanker, or Internet banker. I was laid off back in 2005. I knew that there were no jobs and instead of being unemployed I decided to reinvent myself.
The first career that I picked was Physical Therapy. However, when I looked into the actual career and I sat with the educational advisor, I found out that the career could take up to 10 years. To me the option was not viable. I needed to go back to work as soon as possible.
The second career I picked was Chemist. I love chemistry. Since I was in middle school, I loved Chemistry. However, I found out in the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that the job outlook for the next 10 years was only 4.9%. Since I was looking to be employed and remain employed, that definitely was not the path that I needed to follow.
The third career that I selected was Forensic Science. I really wanted to stick to this career. However, as the semesters …show more content…
I still kept my minor as Health Sciences. I do not expect to keep that minor. I learned that I could do a masters in public and community health. There is one thing that has not changed since I started college. I do not want to make a lot of money. I just want a job. I have just checked the Occupational Outlook Handbook and medical and health services manager jobs are growing faster than average at 23%. However, research shows that the size of the state public health is declining by approximately 4% and in 2010 and 2012 the occupation with highest proportion was administrative and clerical with 20%
The first career that I picked was Physical Therapy. However, when I looked into the actual career and I sat with the educational advisor, I found out that the career could take up to 10 years. To me the option was not viable. I needed to go back to work as soon as possible.
The second career I picked was Chemist. I love chemistry. Since I was in middle school, I loved Chemistry. However, I found out in the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that the job outlook for the next 10 years was only 4.9%. Since I was looking to be employed and remain employed, that definitely was not the path that I needed to follow.
The third career that I selected was Forensic Science. I really wanted to stick to this career. However, as the semesters …show more content…
I still kept my minor as Health Sciences. I do not expect to keep that minor. I learned that I could do a masters in public and community health. There is one thing that has not changed since I started college. I do not want to make a lot of money. I just want a job. I have just checked the Occupational Outlook Handbook and medical and health services manager jobs are growing faster than average at 23%. However, research shows that the size of the state public health is declining by approximately 4% and in 2010 and 2012 the occupation with highest proportion was administrative and clerical with 20%