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Could you see yourself doing work as a nurse, occupational therapist, or vet technician? Does it sound like fun to help a healthcare facility or organization run smoothly? Would you like to help individuals or society learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle?  \nBy joining this community, you will hear from your career coach about events, internships, resources, and advice specifically for your career interests. You will have opportunities to talk with your peers, with your career coach, and learn to connect with employers and alumni from your areas of interest.  \nTo join the Clinical Healthcare Career Community, click here  \nYOUR CAREER COACH  \nDorlene Curwen, Associate Director Career and Professional Development  \nNew Rochelle Campus – Sweeny Student Center, RM 216 (914) 826-9281  \n[Dcurwen1@mercy.edu](Dcurwen1@mercy.edu)  \nTo make an appointment:  \n[Schedule online: Mercy.joinhandshake.com](Schedule online: Mercy.joinhandshake.com) (click on Career Center, Appointments)  \nTo make an appointment:  \nSchedule online: [https://mercy.joinhandshake.com/](https://mercy.joinhandshake.com/)  \n(Log in, Click Career Center (top right), Click Appointments)  \nSchedule by phone: (914) 826-9281  \nSchedule in person: New Rochelle Campus – Sweeny Student Center, RM 216  \nTo drop in:  \nContact your Career Coach to find out about drop-in hours.  \nThey may vary by semester.  \nCAREER PATHS  \nThere are so many possibilities in the clinical healthcare industry! Below are some clinical options to consider (if you want to explore non-patient facing careers, we talk about those in the Health and Wellness Career Community!) .  \nWhile this list is not comprehensive, it will inspire some ideas. You should always make an appointment to discuss any path you want to pursue.  \nUse the titles below to help you start some research using tools like Focus 2 or the site [explorehealthcareers.org](explorehealthcareers.org. You)[. You](explorehealthcareers.org. You) can also search job postings for existing openings with those titles to get a realistic view of the responsibilities and requirements of each position. These are clinical positions and many of them will likely require an additional degree or certification beyond the bachelor’s degree.  \nBiologist  \nChemist  \nClinical Lab Specialist  \nDentist  \nOccupational Therapist","cbCaiq1sKf9bx1EP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq1sKf9bx1EP","pdf",1758482,24,"English","# Your Career Community\n# Your Career Counselor\n# Career Paths\n# Resumes\n## Resume Do’s and Don’ts\n## Resume Sections\n## Action Verbs\n## Sample Bullets\n## Mercy Format & Resume Samples\n# Cover Letters\n## Cover Letter Formatting\n## Cover Letter Tips\n## Mercy Format & Cover Letter Samples","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a resume in clinical healthcare job searches?\",\"answer\":\"A resume is the primary marketing document that summarizes education, skills, and experiences in a format employers can quickly scan to assess qualifications. 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