Opps, I forgot to ask permission. This is a very common mistake. Did you ask your coworker, your supervisor, or the other person you’ve listed as a reference if they were willing to be a reference? If not, that reference call could come as a complete shock to their system, and the surprise may in fact blow any chance of getting the position.
Say what? We often just think that if we can get someone to give us a “good reference”, it will land that job we’re seeking. Continue reading
When it comes to finding your next position, finding people outside of HR to speak with is critically important. Here are some great ways getting in touch with the person who may be able to help you get that job:
In the past…
…it was enough to simply find some basic information about the company. You may look at the vision or mission statements. You may even look to see who the executives are and learn a little about each of them.
However, this is not enough in today’s market.
What you may not know…
mandated all health systems to be on Electronic Health Records by 2015.
The theory is this information sharing will make it easier for medical practitioners to provide accurate treatment based on a more thorough understanding of a patient’s history.
As I network with hundreds of professionals I realize that high performers are ones that are continually striving toward perfection, it motivates them, but never stands in the way of them starting something new. These people have great stories, they have tried many things, gotten pretty good at most of them but have then moved on.
This initially caught my attention by the title alone, and made me start thinking about how the American worker wants perks and benefits that really aren’t needs. I was geared up to write an article about what’s reasonable to expect from an employer.
But then I waited, I thought about it some more, and I reread the article. In doing so, I realized sometimes wisdom can be derived from expectations. I would encourage you to read the full article, but here’s a little of what I gathered.
An increasing number of articles and advice columns have been cropping up around something called a Career Portfolio. As you investigate this option, you’ll find it a quality way to separate yourself from others competing for the same position.
Artists (graphic artists, illustrators, columnists, etc) have used a portfolios for years to demonstrate their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. In a recent trend, more and more professionals are employing the same method.
The portfolio is so much more than the resume you’d provide at the initial stages of conversations with an organization. Here’s a great list we found at QuintCareers.com of what to include in your portfolio.
Melissa Truax
