Rasmussen University hosts a robust suite of on-demand, online resources located on the student portal to optimize the career-planning and job search process. When you are ready to engage in your job search, we encourage you to take advantage of these resources at any time throughout your professional career.
These resources can assist you with:
For general questions related to career services resources, please email careerservicesonline@rasmussen.edu
Hiration is a versatile and user-friendly online platform for job search management. It provides industry-specific templates to help you create and customize your resume, providing instant feedback on how to improve your profile. You can access Hiration at https://rasmussen.hiration.com/
Not sure how to get started? Once you've started a resume, portfolio, or cover letter, look for the Help icon at the top right of the menu, and select 'Product Tour,' 'FAQ,' or 'Video Help' for more information about using the builder.
Come to the interview confident and prepared! Interviewers expect you to have researched and are familiar with their company. Learn about the company and industry by using the library databases. You'll find information about: the company's history, key executives, financials, number of employees, competitors, and much more! Additionally, explore various sections of the company's website, come prepared with intelligent questions, and watch the video below about how to master the interview.
Jump-start your Handshake experience in three easy steps:
For more, please see the Medical Assistant Career Information box in the MA guide.
What is an externship?
"Similar to an apprenticeship or internship, an externship is typically a training program offered by educational institutions and private businesses that give students brief practical experiences in their field of study" (Smith, 2013, para. 3).
What's important?
Review the information on the following tabs to help you prepare for your externship!
Tips for Success
“This is your experience--you will get out of it what you put into it. Keep in mind to impress at all times as this may be your potential employer and/or reference.”
Before you begin
At your site
What is professionalism? According to the US Department of Labor, "professionalism does not mean wearing a suit or carrying a briefcase; rather, it means conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence. It means communicating effectively and appropriately and always finding a way to be productive" (Department of Labor, n.d.).
Being professional is important whether it is in the classroom or on the job. Consider the following aspects of professionalism (many items taken from Rasmussen's Medical Assisting Program's PATH [Professionalism, Attitude, Time Management, and Hygiene] Project) packet:
See also: Ethics & Professional Responsibility Guide
Rasmussen's guide on ethical behavior and professional responsibilities. It includes information not only on ethics but also on managing your online footprint (think social media strategy and netiquette).
Department of Labor. (n.d.). Soft skills to pay the bills: Mastering soft skills for workplace success. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pdf
Smith, J. (2013). Externships: What they are and why they're important. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/05/30/externships-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-important/