But that was 15 years ago, and she's not sure she could pull it off in today's technocentric healthcare industry. Understand where the healthcare industry is going and decide if you want to be headed in the same direction. Research the trends and requirements of the profession and reevaluate your work experience and skills with that in mind. Experts say sicker patients, high levels of job stress, and a constant concern with where every dollar is spent are some of the biggest changes in the healthcare industry over the years. People who are not comfortable with these changes need to consider whether health care is where they want to earn their living.
Informational interviews can be a great resource.
They can help you find out what skills are needed today for a job that you did five years ago. You can also find out what additional training you would need to leverage the skills you already have. Once you identify your strengths and gaps, you can reframe your experience in the context of the future. And design a marketing tool that says this is what I am today and here is what I can do for you.