Advice Needed

[RJ77]

Hi everyone,

I graduated from TESU in June 2022 with a dual BSBA in Healthcare Management and HR Management. Since then, I’ve been actively searching for a job, but haven’t had much luck securing a position. I’ve had a few interviews and received positive feedback on both my resume and interview skills, but hiring managers often go with candidates who have more experience. In one case, I made it to the third round, only for the funding for the position to be pulled.

Right now, I’m at a crossroads and considering my next steps. I’m debating whether to pursue a Master’s in Healthcare Management or an MBA, or even to return to nursing school for a second-degree BSN, which would cost around $40,000 at TESU. I’ve also contacted the state unemployment office to explore whether they can help me obtain certifications like PMP or Lean Six Sigma. There are several other certifications I’d like to pursue, but finances are tight, especially since my husband has been battling cancer this year. Thankfully, he’s doing well now, and we’re in a good place for me to focus on my career again.

I’ve tried everything to find a job networking on LinkedIn, sending messages, reaching out via email, and tailoring my resume for each role but it’s been tough. I’m feeling pretty defeated and would really appreciate any advice or suggestions on what to do next.

I remember your previous thread, and I'm happy to hear that your husband is doing well now. I believe that most of the advice from the previous thread still holds true, https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ice--46061 Taking on more debt for a Master’s in Healthcare Management or an MBA probably isn't the best idea. I believe that you had 13 years of medical assistant experience, but it seemed the jobs you were applying for; Epic analyst, healthcare coordinator, healthcare manager, transformation analyst, clinical analyst, etc., were all a bit beyond the scope of a medical assistant. Though I could be wrong about that. I don't think that a graduate degree in that field is really going to have much of an impact without experience in those roles. Have you considered going back to finish your LPN? That could be a lower cost way to get into nursing, and you could then eventually move on to an RN or BSN.