Recreational Therapy: Career Info
A Subject Guide for Recreational Therapy resources
Professional Associations
Professional associations are an excellent resource for networking, finding a job, and staying current. Networking can make a huge difference in your job search! If you can, go to the national and/or state conferences and other events to meet practicing clinicians. Most associations have discounted student rates and conference registration, and some offer scholarships and conference grants.
Certification
- Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library provides practice tests for many standard tests from 4th grade level through graduate school tests including the GRE and the MCAT, occupational tests for civil service, law enforcement, teacher certification, etc. Registration (free) is required to take practice tests. Learning Express Library will "provide immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results."
Career and Salary Info
- Employment and Wage StatisticsFrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Elements of a Job OfferThis guide is helpful in considering the value of other aspects of a job offer, such as medical benefits and retirement.
Continuing Education
- Continuing EducationATRA hosts online learning, conferences, and workshops approved for continuing education units.
- GVSU Academic Conference FundSupport for student travel to academic conferences.
Interpersonal Communication
Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Health ProfessionalsPublication Date: 2016Use the "Place Hold" link to request this book.
Finding a Job
- HandshakeHandshake is a free, web-based system that links students and alumni with on-campus and part-time jobs, internships and full-time career positions.
- Setting up email alertsThis guide will show you how to set up email alerts on Indeed.com and LinkedIn.
Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing
- GVSU's Career CenterTwo locations:
Allendale--206 Student Services Bldg.
Pew (downtown)--101-B DeVos Center
The website includes resources for resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Check out the videos, too! - Interview Practice"Big Interview" is GVSU's NEW online tool that allows you to record yourself in practice interviews.
- Purdue OWL Job Search WritingUse the menu on the left panel to navigate all of the resources listed in Job Search Writing.
- Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library includes information about cover letters, resumes, and interviews. Click on the link for Job & Career Accelerator, then click on Tools to Get Hired.
Job Interview Skills Videos
Subjects: Recreational Therapy
- Last Updated: Jul 16, 2024 10:26 AM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/rec
