Reflection Questions for Current and Future Respiratory Care Students
- What is the impact or effect that I want to have on my community? What does “having an impact” mean to me?
- What interests me about careers in respiratory therapy?
- How do I envision myself “helping people”?
- What steps have I taken to explore this field?
- What aspects of respiratory care do I find most interesting (e.g., patient interaction, problem-solving)?
- Do I prefer working in a hospital setting, a private clinic, or another environment?
- What level of patient interaction do I desire in my future career?
Career Exploration
- Informational Interviewing as a Tool to Explore Respiratory Therapy: Informational interviewing is one of the easiest and most valuable tools to help you learn about careers and career paths. This resource includes strategies to reach out to interviewees and questions to prepare for them.
- What Can I Do With This Major? This tool will help you explore career options and strategies related to academic programs. When viewing a major/area of study, you can see typical career areas, types of jobs and employers, and strategies to prepare yourself for those career paths.
- Radiologic Technologists – O*Net
- Radiologic Technologists – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Apply for Radiologic Sciences Positions
- Presentation Slide Deck – Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews, & Networking for Rad Sci Students
- Downloadable Resume Templates – Radiologic Sciences
- Virtual Workshops – Resumes & Cover Letters
- Handouts – Resumes & Cover Letters
- Common Radiologic Sciences Interview Questions
- Virtual Workshop – Successful Interviewing
- Handout – Interviewing