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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 the 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 and a reference page. These pages 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: Create a portfolio for use for procuring a position or getting an award, promotion or grant.

Role: You are an applicant or employee wanting to advance in your healthcare career.

Audience: You are presenting this portfolio to healthcare professionals or human resource professionals in order to promote yourself.

Situation: This portfolio will be used to demonstrate your competency in knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Product/Purpose: Imagine that you decide you are going to apply for the position of your dreams in a healthcare facility. Describe how you would apply, create a professional portfolio (what will it include and why?), proactively prepare for the interview, interview, and secure the job. What strengths would you highlight and how would you show documentation of your strengths in your professional portfolio? How would you plan to overcome any personal weaknesses or barriers to successfully getting this job or promotion? Be sure to properly cite Covey’s book in APA style. Make sure that your comments are appropriate to the workplace culture.

Standards and Criteria for Success: You must discuss how you would apply for a position, present a portfolio, prepare for interviews, interview, and secure the job. Strengths and demonstration of these strengths in the portfolio must be included. Identification of weaknesses and barriers must be done. Covey’s book and any other resources must be properly cited. Comments must be appropriate to the workplace culture.