HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS ANALYST VS DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR CAREER PATH EVALUATION
Introduction
Alexander Hamilton eagerly entered the Upward Bound facility seeking direction and information regarding career paths. As a result, this report is designed to analyze and compare the career choices of Healthcare Systems Analyst and Database Administrator. In addition, this report will provide Mr. Hamilton with a wide range of information to help him develop motivational strategies to achieve success in his career choice.
During the initial interview, we determined the key factors that were most crucial to Mr. Hamilton in terms of potential occupations. Subsequently, this report provides analytical insight on job description, employment outlook, educational requirements, and wage data. Likewise, Mr. Hamilton expressed extreme skepticism about leaving the New York area. However, it was suggested that he evaluate the employment possibilities of relocating to other parts of America.
Substantial data from this report derives from The Occupational Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making important decisions about their future professional career path(s) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011). Furthermore, Salary.com, Inc. provided data regarding local and national wages as it pertained to the professions of Healthcare Systems Analyst and Database Administrator (Salary.com,Inc., 2012).
This report concludes with the recommendation that based on the information acquired via the interview questionnaire and research findings, Mr. Hamilton should consider a career specializing in either Healthcare Systems Analysis or Database Administration.
Career Overview
This section will provide a clear description of the two careers: Healthcare Systems Analysis (HSA) and Database Administration...