Category: Career Goals

Although I earned an Associate of Arts Degree, I became interested in nursing when my country of birth (Sierra Leone) was faced with an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus which decimated hundreds of the population. As more people lost their lives, I became increasingly aware of the importance of medical care in our society.…

Before pursuing my dream of furthering my education to become a teacher, I would get asked multiple different questions. Why do you want to become a teacher?, What grade level would you prefer to teach?, Where and what type of school could you see yourself teaching?, Who do you want to be as a teacher?.…

Ever since I can remember, I have been intrigued by how things in the world go round. I like getting my hands dirty and trying to invent my own unique creations like, my own homemade restaurant with bad sketches of multiple blueprints of how I wanted it to look like. Blueprints just sucks me in…

What do you want to be when you grow up? was a question that was often asked when I was little. My answer would always be different when asked because I never really knew what I wanted to be, or what I wanted to do. I was asked a similar question when I was entering…

Working in healthcare has always been my passion. When I was younger, I always wanted to be a nurse. I then had 4 wonderful children which changed my path slightly, however, I was able to go back to school. I became a Medical Assistant first, and then I completed billing and coding, and now I…

Unraveling the Positive Impact of Career Goals and Change for Job Satisfaction Dissecting Job Dissatisfaction: A Stark Reality According to statistics from the Pew Research Center, 30 percent of Americans are not satisfied with their jobs. A national survey from the University of Phoenix suggests that the percentage of dissatisfied workers is significantly higher: 59…

Mapping Out Career Goals: My Journey from Nursing Student to Professional RN Navigating Texas’ Licensing and Career Opportunities in the ER My future success and development in meeting goals in my professional nursing career are important to know and understand as I transition from a student to a trained RN. I will be seeking employment…

Crafting Your Path: Setting and Achieving Career Goals From Childhood Dreams to Defined Career Goals When we were all very young, we wanted to be many things, whether it be an astronaut, a doctor, a pilot, or a ballerina. As a little girl, the first thing I wanted to be was a Pediatrician, then after…

Career Goals: Business Administration vs. Mobile App Development Business Administration: Stability and Organizational Leadership Are you positive you are on the right career path? Have you ever considered changing your major? These are some of the questions that undoubtedly every college student has to answer at some point in their college life. I am not…

Navigating Career Goals: The Journey from School to Profession Early Planning: Shaping Post-High School Paths Career planning is the most important and challenging part of our life decisions. Based on their preference, people choose something in which they have their best interest. However, there is not any specific age period for building a career path,…