09 Dec PROFESSIONAL GOALS
The culmination of your degree will undoubtedly lead to new professional opportunities. Whether you have had the same professional goal in mind throughout your educational journey or are unsure where this path will lead, take a moment to reflect and explore professional opportunities. Explore the following considerations in your journal entry:
· What was your primary motivation for pursuing a master’s degree in human services?
· What are your short-term professional goals for the next one to three years?
· What are your long-term professional goals for the next ten years and beyond?
· Describe one or two professional development goals over the next year (e.g., certifications, further education).
For this journal entry, you will also locate at least two professional job postings on LinkedIn focused on candidates with a master’s degree in human services. Describe the job postings and explain
· why you would pursue this professional opportunity
· how it would align with your degree, your skills, your experience, and the population group you would like to work with.
Complete your journal in a Word document and upload it to Waypoint.
Length Requirement
Your journal must be 1 to 2 pages.
Research and Resource Expectations
Resources are not required for this journal. However, if you need to cite information, you must cite your sources in APA format and include a references page. Refer to the Writing Center’s APA Style Links to an external site. resource for more details.
Writing and Formatting Expectations
Syntax and Mechanics: Your writing should display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You can sign up for Grammarly: A Free Proofreading Tool Links to an external site. for better assistance.
