HEALTH INFORMATICS CHECKLIST GETTTING STARTED

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Do you know what area of health informatics you would like to focus on? (i.e. regulatory compliance, data analytics, electronic applications and systems used in the healthcare environment, data governance and data management, data privacy, confidentiality and security and HIPAA Law, analytics and decision support systems, consumer informatics, health information exchanges, project management). Have you reviewed the health informatics career map to get a feel for your area of interest? Go to: http://hicareers.com/CareerMap/ Action: Please review your coursework, discuss your interests with your mentor and make an appointment with a Career Specialist.

LOCATING A PPE SITE

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Have you begun looking online for job descriptions that match the type of work you would like to do? Do you have healthcare organizations or related organizations that you can approach about completing your unpaid internship? (i.e. Hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, Red Cross, etc.) Are you talking to friends and family who work in healthcare or who can refer you to people who work in healthcare? Have you begun to look into volunteering at healthcare agencies or facilities so that you can tap into these organizations as possible internships? Action: Please use the Employer Research resources to identify organizations that you can approach in your area. If you need assistance, please make an appointment with a Career Specialist.

RESUME & COVER/PROPOSAL LETTER

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Have you reviewed the video Finding & Creating Internships for tips on how to create your proposal? Are you updating your resume with your certifications and relevant coursework as you progress through your program? Have you created an internship proposal outlining the value your will bring to prospective employers? Note: You can also use this to create your cover letter during the job search Action: Please email your resume and proposal/cover letter for a review by a Career Specialist. Be sure that the resume and proposal/cover letter are in Word format.

SOCIAL MEDIA & NETWORKING

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Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If yes, have you used it to reach out and connect with WGU students and alumni in your program or industry? Are you part of the LinkedIn WGU – Western Governors University Alumni & Student group? If no, please see Action item below. Action: If you do not actively use LinkedIn or your profile is incomplete review, review the LinkedIn resources available on our website. Once you have updated your profile, email your LinkedIn URL for a professional review and to set up an appointment

WGU Career & Professional Development | www.wgu.edu/careerservices | [email protected] | 1-877-214-7008

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

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Are you part of any professional organizations such as AHIMA or HIMSS? If you are part of AHIMA or HIMSS, do you engage with these professional organizations via live events, webinars or other resources? Action: These professional associations typically have student discounts. Think about joining one of these industry associations so that you can stay current on industry trends and take part in networking opportunities where you can connect with industry professionals.

WGU Career & Professional Development | www.wgu.edu/careerservices | [email protected] | 1-877-214-7008

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