(NAPSA)—When it comes to job growth, one of the healthier sectors is said to be health care jobs. The Department of Labor predicts a 25 percent increase in the numberof health care jobs by the year 2010, with 13 percent of all job growth in the health care field. The greatest increase in jobs, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is expected to be for registered nurses—an increase of 623,000 jobs. The number of home health aides, home care aides, medical assistants and physical therapy assistants is also expected to increase. If you’re looking for a health care job, you may want to follow some advice from the experts at Interim HealthCare. Know yourself, your career goals and objectives. Know what you want and what you don’t want. Review and update your resume. Clearly and precisely summarize your education, skills and experience. * Know your career goals— why have you applied to this employer? Know the employer, including their customers and competitors. Be prepared to ask questions. What are their future plans and business strategies? Make sure your workplace image and presentation are conservative, professional and appropriate. Discuss only the positive aspects of your previous work experience. If additional training, certification or education is valued, find out what, why and whereit The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an increase of 623,000 jobs for registered nurses. is suggested you attend. Network—learn to do it well. Be your professionalself. Information about a variety of opportunities, job-hunting tips and supplemental courses can be found on the Interim HealthCare Web site. Job hunters can also apply online. Interim is the nation’s largest combined provider of home care and supplemental health care staffing. Their staffing assignments range from pediatrics to senior care. Those in the field have a choice of a series of shortterm assignments or thestability of a long-term assignment. Flexibility, combined with rewarding, satisfying work is one reason the health care field has become so popular. For more information, visit www.interimhealthcare.com.
