Interview Prep for College Graduates
– Updated September 2023 – Common Interview Questions and Topics Congratulations on graduating from training with Milwaukee Career College! The next step in your career journey is the interview process. While interviewing can be highly intimidating, being fully prepared to answer any question that comes your way will help ease the nervousness. At MCC, we want you to feel confident and ready during any interview, so we’ve compiled the top interview questions and topics and how to answer them, ensuring you land the job! Addressing Your Strengths In order to capitalize on your strengths, you must first be aware of
READ MORE8 Fields Where Medical Assistants Can Work
– Updated May 30, 2023 – Medical Assistants Choose from a Variety of Fields Some of the most vital roles on any healthcare team are Medical Assistants. Because they are so highly valued, those who pursue such careers have the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings. Medical assisting duties vary from job to job, but ultimately each one works alongside physicians to help provide the best healthcare possible for their patients. So where can a Medical Assistant work? While there is a long list of industries to consider, here are eight popular areas where Medical Assistants can
READ MORETop 5 Veterinary Assistant Skills
– Updated April 4, 2023 – Naturally, many animal lovers consider a Veterinary Assistant career at some point in their lives. But beyond being passionate about animals and possessing the skills and knowledge a veterinary professional must have, there are additional character traits that hold just as much importance in the field. If you are considering pursuing such a career, here are 5 veterinary assistant skills you’ll need to succeed. Skill #1: Being Flexible You’ll be called on to help in a variety of situations when you’re a veterinary assistant. Sometimes you’ll assist vet techs in the lab, while other
READ MOREThe Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace
Before discussing soft skills and their importance in the workplace, it might first be helpful to define their opposite: hard skills. Hard skills are the technical skills one typically learns through hands-on training in school or practical experiences on the job. They are generally specific to the industry or line of work that a person has trained for. Dental Assistants, for example, acquire skills in x-ray processing and maintaining dental records. Veterinary Assistants train to nurse animals and assist in surgery, whereas Medical Assistants learn how to measure vital signs and administer patient injections. While hard skills are fundamental to
READ MOREStudy Habits for Parents in School
It can be challenging to go back to school, especially if you’re a parent with a busy schedule. How can you possibly go to class and complete your studies? It’s not easy to be an adult student but it’s certainly worth it in the long-run. It’s important to remember that this will result in a better job with higher pay, which will eventually lead to a better quality of life for the entire family. Here are a couple of tips to make things easier for you!
READ MOREThe ABCs of Medical Assisting
– Updated June 13, 2022 – The ABCs of Medical Assisting Are you looking for a way to get your foot in the door in the medical industry? Medical Assistant Training at Milwaukee Career College is a great place to start. As an entry-level Medical Assistant, you will work closely with patients and doctors. It is a career that is very rewarding and offers job security. If this type of work sounds interesting to you, here’s a brief guide to the ABCs of a career in medical assisting! A Day in the Life Medical Assistants could be considered the backbone
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