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if my strength's are helping others and my hobbies are reading, what types of careers or industries might best fit me?
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Kerri’s Answer
Helping others is worth six figures in a workers' compensation claims leadership role! Alicia, your instinct to help others might be the foundation of a rewarding career in insurance claims. I have spent 20+ years in workers' compensation claims—a field built entirely around helping people injured on the job navigate their recovery. Claim professionals guide injured workers, employers, and medical providers in navigating complex workers' compensation systems. Reading comprehension, attention to detail, and empathy are key skills needed for success. And in that role, you would be responsible for ensuring that injured employees receive the medical care they need and wage-benefit payments they are entitled to while they recover.
Lucky for you, the Midwest USA is a national hub for major insurance carriers and third-party administrators that are actively hiring claims trainees, with many positions requiring no prior experience. Starting salaries range from $30,000 to $45,000, with hybrid and remote options widely available. Experienced adjusters earn $60,000–$120,000+. Search "claims trainee Saint Louis" to see what types of entry-level roles are available today. One great training resource for claims is www.workerscomptraining.com
Your strengths seem like a natural fit, Alicia. This industry needs experts who deeply care about people and injury recovery outcomes. Unlike the 8+ years it takes to become a physician, attorney, or judge, claim examiners "practice" the art of adjusting claims in real time, with a caseload and on-the-job training from mentors. College-level coursework to consider might include a track in business (finance and actuarial), legal (negotiation and procedure), risk management (safety culture), and human resources (benefits and policy). I'll share a little secret: my first undergrad degree was in General Studies! And claims adjusting has been a wonderful career for me.
Lucky for you, the Midwest USA is a national hub for major insurance carriers and third-party administrators that are actively hiring claims trainees, with many positions requiring no prior experience. Starting salaries range from $30,000 to $45,000, with hybrid and remote options widely available. Experienced adjusters earn $60,000–$120,000+. Search "claims trainee Saint Louis" to see what types of entry-level roles are available today. One great training resource for claims is www.workerscomptraining.com
Your strengths seem like a natural fit, Alicia. This industry needs experts who deeply care about people and injury recovery outcomes. Unlike the 8+ years it takes to become a physician, attorney, or judge, claim examiners "practice" the art of adjusting claims in real time, with a caseload and on-the-job training from mentors. College-level coursework to consider might include a track in business (finance and actuarial), legal (negotiation and procedure), risk management (safety culture), and human resources (benefits and policy). I'll share a little secret: my first undergrad degree was in General Studies! And claims adjusting has been a wonderful career for me.
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Tiarra’s Answer
Hi Aalyssa. I'm glad you can pinpoint at least one of your hobbies. For early experience, you could be an online tutor for organization's like tutor.com and other online platforms. You may need to do some research on different platforms and any hiring restrictions. Also, online provides you flexibility and provides you with another skill to add onto your resume/CV. If you could land some online tutoring and even volunteer tutoring roles, focusing on reading and even writing that would help you. There's an organization named UpChieve where you can sign up, take a quiz in your desires subject and when you pass, you become a Reading Coach or a coach in whatever subject you want, as long as you pass the quiz. This is another opportunity to put on the volunteer section of your resume.
Additionally, you kay want to consider becoming a librarian. There are majors such as Library and Information Science; this would put you in an environment you'll love because of your hobby as a reader. Other experience, especially as you're attending college could be getting a job at a local bookstore, even if it's Barnes and Nobles or even McKay's bookstore. Remember, you're gaining these specialized and related skills pertaining to your hobby, reading and as you progress and gain more experience you may seek out roles such as a paper/essay editor and go onto publishing companies down the line in your career.
Additionally, you kay want to consider becoming a librarian. There are majors such as Library and Information Science; this would put you in an environment you'll love because of your hobby as a reader. Other experience, especially as you're attending college could be getting a job at a local bookstore, even if it's Barnes and Nobles or even McKay's bookstore. Remember, you're gaining these specialized and related skills pertaining to your hobby, reading and as you progress and gain more experience you may seek out roles such as a paper/essay editor and go onto publishing companies down the line in your career.
Kelly Fry, MBA, PMP
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If you want to help others, healthcare is a great field to consider. It's one of the fastest-growing industries and continues to offer many job opportunities. As the population gets older, the demand for healthcare stays strong, and it's less likely to be affected by job cuts due to AI.
Besides being a doctor or nurse, there are many other roles in healthcare that might interest you, especially if you enjoy reading. Some options include:
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Health Care Coordinator
- Insurance Specialist
- Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Infection Prevention Specialist
- Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Quality Manager
- Risk Specialist
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Healthcare Strategy
- Geriatric Health Manager
- Case Manager
- Assisted Living Worker
First, think about what kind of lifestyle you want, such as shift work, flexible hours, steady pay, etc. Then, make a list of jobs that match your lifestyle goals.
Next, consider how much effort and training you need to become a strong candidate for those jobs.
Focus on doing well in school and look for internships to gain experience. If you aim to help people, there are plenty of options available. Now is the time to explore which path is best for you!
Besides being a doctor or nurse, there are many other roles in healthcare that might interest you, especially if you enjoy reading. Some options include:
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Health Care Coordinator
- Insurance Specialist
- Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Infection Prevention Specialist
- Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Quality Manager
- Risk Specialist
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Healthcare Strategy
- Geriatric Health Manager
- Case Manager
- Assisted Living Worker
First, think about what kind of lifestyle you want, such as shift work, flexible hours, steady pay, etc. Then, make a list of jobs that match your lifestyle goals.
Next, consider how much effort and training you need to become a strong candidate for those jobs.
Focus on doing well in school and look for internships to gain experience. If you aim to help people, there are plenty of options available. Now is the time to explore which path is best for you!
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Vianne’s Answer
If you're interested in helping others, communicating, and making changes in systems, you might enjoy a career in Public Health or health communications. These fields focus on education, outreach, and improving access to healthcare on a larger scale. As a health communications major, you're already well-suited for these roles.
Another area that might appeal to you is patient advocacy or care coordination in hospitals or crisis stabilization units. These roles involve direct, hands-on assistance and teamwork. Nonprofit organizations, especially those dealing with mental health, housing, youth services, or food insecurity, could also be a great fit for your interests.
Another area that might appeal to you is patient advocacy or care coordination in hospitals or crisis stabilization units. These roles involve direct, hands-on assistance and teamwork. Nonprofit organizations, especially those dealing with mental health, housing, youth services, or food insecurity, could also be a great fit for your interests.
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Hi Aalyssa,
A love of helping others and a passion for reading can open doors to many different career paths. The key is figuring out what kind of helping you enjoy most and how you want to spend your day.
If you enjoy listening to people, offering guidance, and supporting them through challenges, careers in counseling, social work, psychology, coaching, or human services could be a good fit. These fields are centered on helping people improve their well-being and achieve their goals.
If you're drawn to learning and sharing knowledge, you might enjoy teaching, tutoring, library sciences, instructional design, or training and development. People in these roles spend a lot of time reading, researching, and helping others understand new information.
Healthcare is another area worth exploring. Roles such as pharmacy technician, patient advocate, health educator, occupational therapy assistant, or nursing can combine service to others with continuous learning.
Your interest in reading may also point to strengths in communication, research, and critical thinking. Those skills are valuable in careers such as education, nonprofit work, public health, career counseling, academic advising, and community outreach.
As you explore options, ask yourself a few questions: Do you prefer helping people one-on-one or in groups? Do you enjoy teaching, advising, or providing practical support? Would you rather work in a school, healthcare setting, nonprofit organization, or community program? Your answers can help narrow down the possibilities.
You don't need to have everything figured out right away. The fact that you're interested in helping others is a strong starting point because many meaningful careers are built around that purpose. Keep exploring, talk to professionals in fields that interest you, and look for volunteer or job-shadowing opportunities to see what feels like the best fit.
Best wishes!
A love of helping others and a passion for reading can open doors to many different career paths. The key is figuring out what kind of helping you enjoy most and how you want to spend your day.
If you enjoy listening to people, offering guidance, and supporting them through challenges, careers in counseling, social work, psychology, coaching, or human services could be a good fit. These fields are centered on helping people improve their well-being and achieve their goals.
If you're drawn to learning and sharing knowledge, you might enjoy teaching, tutoring, library sciences, instructional design, or training and development. People in these roles spend a lot of time reading, researching, and helping others understand new information.
Healthcare is another area worth exploring. Roles such as pharmacy technician, patient advocate, health educator, occupational therapy assistant, or nursing can combine service to others with continuous learning.
Your interest in reading may also point to strengths in communication, research, and critical thinking. Those skills are valuable in careers such as education, nonprofit work, public health, career counseling, academic advising, and community outreach.
As you explore options, ask yourself a few questions: Do you prefer helping people one-on-one or in groups? Do you enjoy teaching, advising, or providing practical support? Would you rather work in a school, healthcare setting, nonprofit organization, or community program? Your answers can help narrow down the possibilities.
You don't need to have everything figured out right away. The fact that you're interested in helping others is a strong starting point because many meaningful careers are built around that purpose. Keep exploring, talk to professionals in fields that interest you, and look for volunteer or job-shadowing opportunities to see what feels like the best fit.
Best wishes!