Professional Goals

I hope to achieve skill development as one of my professional goals by the end of my internship experience. I expect to build an understanding of the knowledge and skills that are required in the healthcare workforce environment. By effective shadowing I can pick up on some of the skills that I struggle with. Once I am able to use my skills hands on I can further develop specific skills of the workplace. Adaptability, time management, and conflict resolution are skills I struggle with but hope to grow successful in those areas. 

Additionally, I hope to achieve growth within professional networking. It is stated that “Networking plays such a huge role in the work world, 85% of positions are filled as a result of networking.”(Wernsing, 2023) This can be beneficial by collaborating with likeminded individuals and uncovering career opportunities. I expect to collaborate and connect with other people in the workplace to enhance the chance of securing a job in the healthcare field. Networking is also essential for when you may need to rely on someone for a certain aspect. This reminds me of the saying “It’s always good to know somebody, that knows somebody.” 

Furthermore, I hope to achieve strengthening my resume. Interning at a healthcare facility will allow me to add more experience to my resume for a better chance of acquiring entry level jobs. Companies will more likely engage with resumes showing experience because they will be easier to train and already have some knowledge. Therefore, this will knock off some of the competition between me and other job applicants. I expect to achieve this goal by getting the most information out of my internship to soon add every aspect of it to my resume.

Reference: Wernsing, N. (2023, May 17). What are your internship goals. Asia Internship Program. https://www.internsinasia.com/blog/what-are-your-internship-goals