Start by reading and following these instructions: 1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. 2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and an

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources.  Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources.  Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Length: 1500 word essay

Structure: include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.

References: Use at least one APA style in-text citation and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or Docx).

Filename: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and assignment number  (for example “RHallAssignment1.docx”).

Submission: Submit to D2L Dropbox for grading by Monday at 11:59 p.m., PST.

Assignment Description:

Goal: To prepare for securing a position in the healthcare field.

Role: You are an applicant for a healthcare position.

Audience: You are writing for the instructor.

Situation: You are applying for a job in healthcare.

Product: In order to make the best possible impression, you are constructing a reflection journal.

Standards and Criteria for Success: Research potential jobs that interest you in healthcare and describe a job for which you would like to apply. Describe what skills you currently possess that would qualify you for this position. Describe further education or skills training that might be needed to qualify for this position and how you would obtain that training. Create a description of how you would apply for, interview for, and secure this position. Be sure to include at least one citation/reference about the potential job you are applying for.