Careers in Healthcare
A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night - Marilyn Monroe
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The social science guide to picking a career you'll love
What the best scientific research tells us is that we often look for the wrong things in job searches: what we think will make us happy at work is very different from what will actually make us happy. It's little wonder, then, that over half of Americans are unhappy with their jobs.
So here’s a summary of what really does and doesn’t matter for job satisfaction, according to the evidence.
1) Don’t worry too much about the salary
Research suggests that obsessing over your paycheck is misguided: a meta-analysis of around 100 studies found that there’s only a very weak relationship between pay and job satisfaction.
The evidence on how money…
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Find the Best Health Schools
With a graduate degree in health, students may work in a variety of sectors and specialties. U.S. News ranks schools in 15 health specialties.
The fully accessible guide to paying for college for students with disabilities
Paying for college is a complicated process for any aspiring student. It’s a process that raises a ton of questions: What’s a Pell Grant? What’s a Perkins Loan? Do I have to pay anything back? For students with a disability, those questions are even more complicated. The good news: A disability is not an impediment to a college education. There are plenty of resources for those who need help to apply and pay for it.
We Get, and Give, Lots of Bad Advice. Here’s How to Stop.
When we turn to others for advice on major career decisions, they sometimes steer us in the wrong direction. Warren Buffett’s father, along with his mentor, discouraged him from entering the securities business.
Health Care Just Became the U.S.'s Largest Employer
There are several drivers of the health-care jobs boom. The first is something so obvious that it might actually be underrated, since it is rarely a proper news story in its own right: Americans, as a group, are getting older.
Meet the good-paying job of the future
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled data on the pay levels in the 10 most common occupations in America, one sticks out like a sore thumb: nursing.
Why a Career in Health?
A career is more than a paycheck. It’s something you’ll be doing 40 hours a week for 40 years or more. That’s why you should carefully consider the reasons you are choosing your career. And while a good salary and interesting work are at the top of the list, there are even more reasons to consider a health care career.
A Career in Health Care
There's a lot more to health care than doctors, lab results and complex reform bills. To understand where you best fit, figure out where you want to work and what you want to work with. Is it in a laboratory or an extended care facility?
A Look at the Swift Growth in Allied Health Fields
Allied health professionals account for nearly 60 percent of the entire healthcare workforce and include everyone from dental hygienists and dietitians to medical techs and physical therapists.
Alive Again: How I Broke Free From A "Work Hard, Play Hard" Mindset
The modern corporate lifestyle glorifies the “Work hard, play hard” philosophy – you should have it all, and you should have it right away. I was once that person, or rather I was trying to be her. Before I tell you how I got to where I am now, I will share with you my personal story of how it had all started. Namely, I think it could be an important lesson in awareness.
Are You Cut Out For A Career In Public Health?
There’s a lot to discuss in terms of what it takes to be cut out for working in public health, but I think the most important point to consider when looking at any career field is job prospects. Understanding what your actual job prospects are before pursuing an expensive degree or risky career change can help you to understand what you’re day-to-day is probably going to look like.
Health Care Opens Stable Career Path, Taken Mainly by Women
“We used to think about the men going out with their lunch bucket to their factory, and those were good jobs,” said Jane Waldfogel, a professor at Columbia University who studies work and family issues. “What’s the corresponding job today? It’s in the health care sector.”
Our Costly Addiction to Health Care Jobs
America’s huge investment in health care and related jobs hasn’t always led to better results for patients, data show. But it has provided good-paying jobs, which is why the talk of deep cuts in federal health spending has many people concerned.
Should It Really Take 14 Years to Become a Doctor?
It’s time to experiment with medical school.
The future of work is the low-wage health care job
The poor taking care of the poor are driving the new economy.
The Surprising Secret To College Success? Study Less And Socialize More
For many, they believe that path to their bright future includes a perfect GPA. They couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, this year’s crop of college freshman would be wise to do less studying and more socializing. Here’s the case against chasing the A.
The social science guide to picking a career you'll love
What the best scientific research tells us is that we often look for the wrong things in job searches: what we think will make us happy at work is very different from what will actually make us happy. It's little wonder, then, that over half of Americans are unhappy with their jobs.
Healthcare Daily Online
Your source for healthcare news and current events, education and degrees, and job and career options for healthcare professionals.
Ivy Global
Ivy Global is a pioneering education consulting firm that is committed to helping our clients gain admissions to universities, graduate programs and private schools in the US and Canada
Best Medical Schools
Your home for comprehensive medical school admissions advice.
AC Online
Affordable Colleges Online is an online resource dedicated to helping the college-bound find the most affordable options in higher education.
Accredited Schools Online
Each year, millions of college students use online learning to earn a degree in a fast and flexible way. But which program makes the most sense for you, and where do you start? Explore accredited online schools by major, state or degree level to narrow the field and find a higher education option that fits.
Berkeley Career Center
We prepare undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni to make informed decisions about their futures by providing comprehensive resources, programs, and counseling on career development, internships, employment, and graduate school.
Campus Explorer
The philosophy at Campus Explorer is pretty simple: We believe everyone deserves a fulfilling education, no matter the name or place. We think that given the proper tools, anyone shopping for college or continuing education can find the perfect fit. CampusExplorer.com is the place to begin that great adventure. We have compiled everything you need for a college search, right here in one site. Whether it's a two- or four-year school, a career college or an online program, we have figured out everything from tuition to average temperature.
Context
Context is really about you. More than that, our work is about empowering your perspective. We exist to support your educational journey and provide the insights you need to make the most informed decisions about your future.
ExploreHealthCareers.org
ExploreHealthCareers.org is a collaboration between today’s health professionals and leading health care associations designed to help people like you start down the road toward a career in health. Here you’ll find the latest health career information and tools to guide you as you prepare for a future in health care.
GoArmy.com
There are many reasons to choose a career as a health care professional in the Army. Whether you're involved in direct patient care, research, disease prevention, allied health care fields or veterinary medicine, the Army Medical Department has an abundance of opportunities.
Health Career Connection
Health Career Connection (HCC) inspires and empowers undergraduate students, recent graduates and HCC alumni to successfully pursue health careers and connects them to health employers and graduate health professions schools seeking qualified, diverse candidates.
LiveCareer
Welcome To Our Career Center Take our career test today. We are a pioneer in free online career tests, helping people get and keep their dream careers. Our career center offers career advice, information about new careers, pay scale and average salary information, a salary calculator, online degree and continuing education information, and a free salary survey report that covers most industries and job types.
MyFootpath
We have helped thousands of students get college degree information and find the right school!
NHS
The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 300 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications
NIH
NIH Training programs in the biomedical sciences.
O*NET OnLine
Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
OEDb
OEDb is a comprehensive online education directory for both free and for-credit learning options. We offer up-to-date, detailed program information from accredited online colleges, along with a categorized list of over 8,000 free online college courses from well-known universities.
The Princeton Review
No matter what drives you, there is a role for you in the medical field. We'll help you find the right option.
WithMyDegree.org
Website that offers an unbelievable amount of quality & free advice on figuring out what type of degree you want and what you can do with it once you graduate.
WorldWideLearn
Health is an incredibly broad field that extends from the clinical to the spiritual, with countless jobs at every degree level. And because of our ever-expanding understanding of the human body, new health-related sectors and jobs appear every year, making health one of the fastest growing industries today.
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