Planning Your Brand

Planning Your Brand

Robbie Mckindra

HCS/305

June 5, 2017

Suzie Mays

Public health professionals emphasize on the health of individuals, families, and communities. This is done by evaluating and emerging health care programs with the intent of reaching as many people as possible. Health administration professionals work to control, manage and lead health care systems, such as medical facilities, hospital networks, or large health care systems. Devoted individuals work closely with other health care professionals to guarantee that patients obtain the best care possible. Programs are administered to teach healthy lifestyle habits and how to prevent diseases and illnesses, in hopes of encouraging a healthier community. The day to day job skills of a health administrator differs by the organization that you work at, but the essential core of the job remains the same. As a health administrator you are in charge of making sure the operation of a hospital runs smoothly, the hospital system, or a health care organization.

The strategy that I will employ to gain the required skills that I will need for my career choice will be to volunteer at a local hospital, nursing home, or any medical facility. This will help me to become in various leadership positions ad ways to be involved more and will guide me to understand why and how people tend to become ill, also gain knowledge of how to minimize or prevent individuals from suffering. Also working for the state department of health and human services, working in hospitals, community health centers along with other state and federal agencies will give me more insight on what to expect from my career choice. Projecting positive and professional images is very important, because most employers do judge you based off your appearance. The way you dress is you own perception of yourself, along with the way you would want others to view you. Your appearance reflects how confident you are, and will give you an air of credibility in everything that you do. You as an employee are a reflection of the company that you work for. Employers hire individuals who has a professional appearance, along with a professional attitude, this shows the public how competent and professional the organization is. If an individual comes to work with gaudy and revealing attire that will lead to other within the workplace into thinking you are frivolous and unprofessional. The key here is that you should try to come across as yourself, while also making an impression that you have your act together, this states that you are well organized individual with discipline. The way to increase your career advancement opportunities is to dress for the job that you want. Searching for a career or job can be challenging work. In order to have an effective strategy, you should define exactly what it is that is needed as well as your wants. Start by knowing yourself. Take time to find your skills, interest, experiences, accomplishments, values, and goals. Make a list that is detailed. The most important part of job searching is to recognize what it is that ensures the employer that you are the right candidate for the position, and communicate efficiently with the employer. Match your values, interest, and skills with the right career choice for your career plan. If you are looking for a career path that pays a large salary, do not focus on that career path that pays low salaries. Do some research on local companies in various fields that are similar to these fields. Gain knowledge pertaining to other businesses that you are interested in and focus on the ones that have open positions available. Do something sleuthing like presenting yourself as the perfect candidate for the position, and the employer just might take you into consideration and stop looking to fill the position and hire you. Networking is another good strategy when searching for the right career path. By getting the word out to trusted colleagues, friends, and even relatives that you are seeking for employment, and ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for any opportunities. Expand your network, join organizations that are professional, sign up for job search newsletters and emails, contact former professors, and classmates, and get involved with online discussion boards. Other resources that are helpful are employment agencies. They specialize in specific occupational areas. Working with temp agencies is also a great way to learn skills, gain experience, and earn money while searching for a permanent position. This is a way of proving your worth and you could be the first inline when a full-time position becomes available, which will eventually lead to a steady position that is full time.