HCA 460 Health Care Administration Capstone Wk2B

Priorto beginning work on this assignment,

Watch the

Preparing a Cover Letter (Links to an external site.)

video

Watch the

Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts (Links to an external site.)

video.

Read The Ultimate Transferable Skills List: 50+ Transferable Skills for your Resume (Links to an external site.)

Preparing a cover letter and resume that will lead to an interview requires careful analysis of a specific job description. In this assignment, you will use the University of Arizona Global Campus Career Services

Job Boards & Niche Job Boards

resource to find reputable and niche-focused job boards. First, search for and find a job description for a position that interests you in the health care administration field. Health care administration job boards are listed under the Health, Human Services, & Science section of the webpage. Try searching by industry, position title, or specific skills or qualifications. Review the

Best Keywords to Use in Your Job Search (Links to an external site.)

page for hints on search practices.

Once you have identified a specific job description, complete Parts A, B and C listed below. You will submit a single Word document to Waypoint for this assignment.

The order of your submission should be:

Job description

Cover letter

Original resume

A screenshot of one of the Jobscan reports generated

Revised resume

Reflection questions

Part A: Cover Letter

Health care administration is a competitive field—a well-crafted cover letter makes a compelling argument for why you are the best candidate for the position. A cover letter is generally three to four paragraphs long and should be optimized for the position you are seeking. Some employers use your cover letter to assess your ability to write with clarity and free from grammatical and spelling errors. Using your resume and chosen job description, craft an optimized cover letter that includes relevant skills, education, experience, and career passions.

To complete Part A, follow these steps:

Review your chosen job description. Take note of required skills, qualifications, and responsibilities. Also familiarize yourself with the company mission, purpose, or goal. This information can give you valuable insight into company culture—is the company a Fortune 500 corporation that places emphasis on formal communication? Or are you applying for a position at a family health center with a diverse hiring team? These details should influence how you craft and optimize your cover letter.

Brainstorm and write down any skills or qualifications you possess that align with the job description. As was the case with your resume, you may find some skills or qualifications listed with similar terms. Whenever possible, use the same term as is listed in the job description.

Research the company, organization, or hiring manager. Depending on the size of the company or industry, this can range from easy to somewhat difficult. For tips on how to research organizational culture and operations, review the article

The Complete Guide to Researching a Company (Links to an external site.)

. As you conduct your research, make notes about the organization’s business model, intended customers or services provided, current news or announcements, and any staff or executives you can research or connect with on LinkedIn.

Choose three to four skills or qualifications to emphasize in your cover letter. Now that you have done some research, you should have a clear idea of which skills will most captivate a hiring manager at your target company or organization. Be sure to include those skills as selling points in your letter.

Craft your cover letter.Review the

Sample Cover Letter for HCA460

document for instructions on proper formatting. Each time you mention a skill, qualification, or competency, you should provide a specific example of how you developed, refined, or used that specific skill, qualification, or competency.

Part B: Resume and Jobscan

After you have identified a specific job description and crafted your cover letter, you will need to optimize your resume for applying to that position.

To complete Part B, follow these steps:

Revise your resume to better align with the job description. This could include improving bullet points to better reflect the job requirements, or rephrasing skills and qualifications to better reflect those listed in the job description (For instance: You might change the word ‘supervised’ to ‘managed’ to better address that requested qualification). Be honest as you optimize your resume but be certain to use the language in the job description wherever possible. For help listing transferable skills, review this article:

The Ultimate Transferrable Skills List for Your Resume (Links to an external site.)

.

Use Jobscan to compare your resume to the job description. As a University of Arizona Global Campus student and future alum, you have access to Jobscan, a web-based tool that provides instant feedback on how closely your resume matches a specific job description. Access Jobscan by viewing the

Optimize a Resume With Jobscan (Links to an external site.)

To generate an analysis, paste the contents of your resume and the job description into the Jobscan tool fields

Note:Make sure you take a screenshot of each Jobscan report you run and save the report(s) in a Word file. You are required to submit at least one Jobscan report with your cover letter and resume.

Explore your Jobscan analysis and make substantive changes. Explore your report and make the suggested changes. This could include modifying keyword choices, improving bullet points and quantifiable outcomes, and making changes to layout or section headings.

For additional assistance, review the

Sample Jobscan Report

document.

Generate another Jobscan report with your optimized revised resume. Take note of whether your resume more closely aligned with the job description after making the changes suggested by Jobscan. Also, take note of any required skills or qualifications you do not possess. Did your percentage of alignment increase? If so, by how much?

Note: Jobscan currently allows for two resume scans. Contact Career Services (Links to an external site.) if you need additional scans.

Part C: Reflection Questions

Discuss the following questions, reflecting on the changes you made to your resume after using Jobscan:

Did you need to alter or add keywords to align your resume with the job description?

What changes did you make and why?

Which skills and/or experience do you currently posses that match the requested qualifications?

Which skills and/or experience do you not posses that are included in the job description?

Do you feel you qualify for this position? If so, why? If not, what qualifications are you missing?

Reminder: You will submit a single Word document to Waypoint for this assignment.

The order of your submission should be:Job descriptionCover letterOriginal resumeA screenshot of one of the Jobscan reports generatedRevised resumeReflection questions

Please use Level 1 Headings for each section. Visit the

Introduction to APA (Links to an external site.)

page in the Writing Center for more information.

Assignment Requirements:

The Career Services assignment, once completed,

Must have substantive responses that address the assignment requirements and include complete sentences in paragraph format.

Must be six to 10 double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page.

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must include the following:

Job descriptionCover letterOriginal resume

Screenshot of Jobscan report

Revised resumeReflection questions
List of Niche Job Boards
Table of Contents
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE …………………………………………………………………………………………………2
BUSINESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
COMMUNICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
CRIMINAL JUSTICE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
EDUCATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
HEALTH CARE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ……………………………………………………………………………………………4
LIBERAL ARTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
POLITICAL SCIENCE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ………………………………………………………………………………………..5
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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Accounting.com Jobs: https://www.accounting.com/jobs/
iHireAccounting: https://www.ihireaccounting.com/
CPA Career Center: https://www.aicpa.org/career/jobboards.html
efinancial Careers: https://www.efinancialcareers.com/
FinanceJobs.net: https://www.financejobs.net/
CareerBank: https://www.careerbank.com/jobseeker/search/results/
Financial Job Bank: https://www.financialjobbank.com/jobs/search
American Accounting Association: https://careercenter.aaahq.org/
BUSINESS
Headhunter.com: https://www.headhunter.com/
Ladders: https://www.theladders.com/
ExecuNet Jobs: https://www.execunet.com/search-jobs/
Administration Jobs: https://administrationjobs.com/
NSA Jobs: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/nsabusiness.html
SHRM Jobs: https://jobs.shrm.org/
iHireHR Jobs: https://www.ihirehr.com/
HRJobs.com: https://jobs.hrjobs.com/
HR Crossing: https://www.hrcrossing.com/
Marketing Hire : https://jobs.marketinghire.com/jobs
American Marketing Association Jobs : https://jobs.ama.org/?_ga=2.69759955.2116542336.1566500139764971052.1566500139
National Association for Business Economics: https://econjobs.nabe.com/
Project Management Institute: https://careercenter.pmi.org/
Project Management Crossing: https://www.projectmanagementcrossing.com/
iHireRealEstate: https://www.ihirerealestate.com/
Logistics Jobs: https://www.jobsinlogistics.com/
Operations Crossing: https://www.operationscrossing.com/
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Sports and Recreation Crossing: https://www.sportsandrecreationcrossing.com/
COMMUNICATIONS
TEGNA: https://www.jobs.net/jobs/tegna/en-us
Hoojobs: https://www.hoojobs.com/
International Association of Business Communicators: https://jobs.iabc.com/
National Communication Association: https://natcom-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobs/
PR Council: http://careercenter.prcouncil.net/
PR News: https://jobs.prnewsonline.com/
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
USAJobs.gov: https://www.usajobs.gov/
DEA Jobs: https://www.dea.gov/careers
Homeland Security Careers: https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Careers: https://www.ice.gov/careers
Department of Justice Careers: https://www.justice.gov/careers/search-jobs
U.S. Marshals Service: https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/qualifications.html
Police1: https://www.police1.com/police-jobs/search/
Go Law Enforcement: https://golawenforcement.com/job-openings/
EDUCATION
NAEYC Early Childhood Career Center: https://careerforum.naeyc.org/jobs/
National Head Start Association Careers: https://www.nhsa.org/our-work/professionaldevelopment/careers
Alliance For Kids Job Postings: https://www.allianceforkids.org/category/jobs/
School Spring: https://www.schoolspring.com/search.cfm
Top School Jobs: https://www.topschooljobs.org/jobs/
EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/
Education Crossing: https://www.educationcrossing.com/
HigherEd Jobs: https://www.higheredjobs.com/
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Inside Higher Ed Careers: https://careers.insidehighered.com/
Higher Education Jobs: https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/?showMoreOptions=true
THE Uni Jobs: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/en-us/listings/united-states/
Chronicle Vitae: https://jobs.chronicle.com/
Bridge TEFL Job Board https://bridge.edu/tefl/jobs/
VIPKid https://www.vipkid.com/teach/
Instructional Design Central
https://www.instructionaldesigncentral.com/instructionaldesignjobs
EdSurge https://www.edsurge.com/jobs
LibGig https://www.libgig.com/careers/job-search/
HEALTH CARE
Explore Health Careers Jobs: https://explorehealthcareers.org/jobs/#s=1
Health Jobs Nationwide: https://www.healthjobsnationwide.com/
iHireHealthCareAdministration: https://www.ihirehealthcareadministration.com/
HealthCare Administration Jobs: https://healthcareadministrationjobs.net/
AHIMA Jobs https://careerassist.ahima.org/
HHS USA Jobs https://hhs.usajobs.gov/
National Organization for Human Services: https://nationalhumanservices-jobs.careerwebsite.com/
Social Service Job Site https://www.socialservice.com/search.cfm
iHireSocialServices https://www.ihiresocialservices.com/
National Council of NonProfits https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/
Idealist https://www.idealist.org/en/?searchMode=true&type=JOB
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ITJobPro: https://itjobpro.com/
Seen by Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/q-Seen-jobs.html
Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com/jobs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
GitHub Jobs: https://jobs.github.com/
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The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/search
AngelList: https://angel.co/
Dice: https://www.dice.com/jobs
Hired: https://hired.com/
BuiltIn: https://builtin.com/jobs
Uncubed: https://uncubed.com/jobs
Jobspresso: https://jobspresso.co/
CrunchBoard: https://www.crunchboard.com/
TechCareers: https://www.techcareers.com/
LIBERAL ARTS
https://www.usajobs.gov/
https://www.bridgespan.org/jobs/nonprofit-jobs/nonprofit-job-board
https://jobs.prsa.org/
https://www.healthcarejobsite.com/
POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Hill: https://thehill.com/resources/classifieds/employer
HillZoo: http://hillzoo.com/
USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/
Government Jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/
Zippia: https://www.zippia.com/political-science-major/
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
American Psychology Association Jobs: https://www.psyccareers.com/
https://www.usajobs.gov/

Behavioral Science Jobs

Jobs & Calls

https://aafcs-jobs.careerwebsite.com/
https://careers.asaging.org/jobseeker/search/results/
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https://careers.insidehighered.com/jobs/psychology-and-behavioral-science/
https://www.diversityinresearch.careers/jobs/social-and-behavioral-sciences/europe/
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Your Name
Address
Today’s Date
Company name
Address
Dear (Name of Recruiter/Hiring Manager),
I am excited to apply for the Deputy Health Care Program Manager position with XYZ
company. I discovered the position on Indeed.com and would be honored to work for an
organization committed to streamlining the delivery of health care to those in need. My previous
experience as a Clinical Administrator Assistant, along with my education in Health Care
Administration, make me an excellent candidate for this position.
In 2021, I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Administration at the University
of Arizona Global Campus. During my studies, I developed competencies in SKILL 1, SKILL
2, and SKILL 3. I completed coursework in health care regulation and financing, explored
ethical concerns in health care and delivery of services, and analyzed the complex economics of
health care delivery in California.
As an Assisted Living Administrator at XYZ company, I honed my interpersonal
communication skills by leading quarterly employee onboarding trainings and developing a
compassionate care program for staff. I believe quality health care administration has a
substantial impact on patient care and the health of communities; in my next role, I look forward
to developing efficiencies and refining best-practices in care and management.
I would like the opportunity to discuss this position and my qualifications in further detail. Thank
you in advance for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Your Name
Address
Phone:
Email:
LinkedIn: