By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    improving patient experience
    6 Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction Within Hospitals
    December 1, 2021
    degree for healthcare job
    What Are The Health Benefits Of Having A Degree?
    March 9, 2022
    custom software development is changing healthcare
    Digital Customer Journey Mapping and its Importance for Healthcare
    July 21, 2022
    Latest News
    Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
    May 16, 2025
    Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
    May 16, 2025
    Choosing the Right Supplement Manufacturer for Your Brand
    May 1, 2025
    Engineering Temporary Hospitals for Extreme Weather
    April 24, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Can Thinking Younger Make You Live Longer?
    April 20, 2011
    Image
    Obesity’s Outlook Unchanged
    June 13, 2011
    When It’s An Emergency Elderly Not Treated As Well in Hospitals
    July 16, 2011
    Latest News
    Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
    May 18, 2025
    The Critical Role of Healthcare in Personal Injury Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims
    May 14, 2025
    The Backbone of Successful Trials: Clinical Data Management
    April 28, 2025
    Advancing Your Healthcare Career through Education and Specialization
    April 16, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: How To Find The Right Healthcare Career For You And Achieve Success
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Career > How To Find The Right Healthcare Career For You And Achieve Success
Career

How To Find The Right Healthcare Career For You And Achieve Success

John Henning
Last updated: February 7, 2020 2:36 pm
John Henning
Share
7 Min Read
benefits of getting ACLS certification
Shutterstock Licensed Photo - By Monkey Business Images | stock photo ID: 1133220059
SHARE

  With the healthcare industry becoming the largest employer in the United States, it’s clear that the industry provides a career path for much of the population. However, not everyone is satisfied with their job once they begin and wish to make a change. If you want to make a career switch or don’t know where to begin when it comes to choosing a job in healthcare, finding the right path can prove to be a difficult decision. What’s more is that once the perfect job has been found, achieving success can be an obstacle. Luckily, finding the right career and achieving success can be quite simple in healthcare by following several useful strategies. Where to begin: finding the right career for you Finding the right career in the healthcare industry can seem like a daunting decision. After all, depending on your certification, there’s likely to be a wide variety of positions available to you — with options ranging in variety from receptionist to surgeon. Whether you’re looking for your first career or switching to something you’re truly interested in, there are some ways that you can ensure that you’re making the right decision for you by using them as deciding factors. One of the best places to start when looking for a new career is by getting in touch with a recruiter. Recruiters can not only set you up with interviews, but they can get you the information you may need as well, such as job requirements, schedule demands, and availability of open positions. For a more in-depth view of your chosen career (or interests), getting in touch with professionals who already have the job can be a great way to find out what the job involves and get any questions answered from the experts themselves. For an even more in-depth approach, shadowing or interning for your desired position can also be a great way to get a hands on and immersive look at the career, and can be a deciding factor for many looking for a new job. Success through managing stress Once you’ve landed your desired healthcare career, it’s important to keep in mind that no matter what you’ve chosen, stress is sure to be an obstacle at some point. In fact, 83% of U.S. workers experience work related stress, and with many healthcare professionals often dealing with long hours, demanding work, and making life-altering decisions, it’s quite easy to become stressed — not to mention emotionally and physically exhausted. Such stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and even burnout, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed and unable to do the job at all. With that said, learning to manage your stress can be a great way to enhance your potential of success in the workplace. One of the best ways to manage work-related stress is by getting some exercise. In fact, exercise is shown to pump up your endorphins, be a meditative experience, and a mood booster all in one. Not only can it provide an outlet for stress, anger, and anxiety, but it can also help you practice what you preach as a healthcare professional. You don’t have to get a gym membership and have a personal trainer to relieve stress, either — even taking a walk or simply stretching while on your lunch break can be a great way to do so. Advancing your career Advancing your career is yet another great way to achieve stress in any healthcare career, and can be done in several different ways. From promotions to working your way up the ladder through job experience, one of the most popular ways of advancing your career is by furthering your education. Furthering your education can not only broaden your opportunities but can allow you to gain new skills and knowledge along the way, making it the perfect way to advance any career within the industry. While going back to school at a later age with a full-time job might sound impossible, online schooling can offer a flexible alternative. In fact, online courses are gaining in popularity — in the fall of 2016, more than 6.3 million students enrolled in at least one online course. Not only that, but getting your degree online can oftentimes be a more affordable and quicker option as opposed to traditional schooling — and you don’t have to jump into it all at once. Taking a couple of courses to begin with can help make the transition easier and put you on the road to success in a much more efficient manner. The power of goal-setting Setting workplace goals can also help you to achieve success within your chosen field, and can provide you with a simple habit that can quickly change your life within the workspace. For example, goal setting can help to balance your work life and your health, maintain organization, and achieve something every day. One of the best ways to start is by setting smaller, simple goals to begin with — such as getting the right amount of sleep, bringing your own healthy lunch to work, or learning something new on the job. In doing so, you’ll be able to build up to bigger goals, like getting a promotion, teaching someone something, etc., proving it to be an effective method for succeeding in the workplace. Finding a career in the healthcare industry that’s right for you and succeeding in it can be a difficult endeavor for those who choose to do so. However, it can all be made easier through simple methods, such as finding a recruiter, setting goals, and furthering your education.

TAGGED:careers in healthcareHealthcarehealthcare career
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share
By John Henning
John Henning is a nutritionist, freelance writer, and food blogger that provides accessible nutrition info to help people live a healthier life. His unique approach to nutrition emphasizes nutrient-dense, whole foods and healthy habits rather than restrictive diets.

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

Clinical Expertise
Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
Health care
May 18, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Health
May 15, 2025
Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
Health
May 15, 2025
Dr. Klaus Rentrop Shares Acute Myocardial Infarction heart treatment
Dr. Klaus Rentrop Shares Acute Myocardial Infarction
Cardiology
May 13, 2025

You Might also Like

8 Underrated Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Consider
Healthlifestyle

8 Underrated Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Consider

December 8, 2022
changes brought on by blockchain in healthcare
HealthHealth care

Technology In The Healthcare Industry

March 24, 2022
Image
BusinessDiagnosticseHealthHealth ReformHospital AdministrationMedical RecordsMobile HealthPublic HealthRemote DiagnosticsSocial Media

Disruptions on the Yellow Brick Road II

June 5, 2015
Anxiety Disorders
Mental Health

10 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety

September 15, 2022
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?