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.
Today, setting yourself apart is much different than it was five or ten years ago. We’re going to take some time to explore what steps you need to look at to really set yourself apart.
Below is an article from a good friend of mine who’s been in the employment industry for over a decade. Read it carefully, and learn some new tricks for approaching how you draft your resume.
For more free advice on writing your resume check out http://www.mypremierhealthcareers.com
Old dogs can learn new tricks
By: Charlotte Byndas
Weekly we hear from professionals looking to enter the job market for the first time in years are concerned that their job search skills are a bit rusty. Considering the number of surveys that list job satisfaction at its lowest in 20+ years, this group of job seekers is sure to grow. Are you one of these people, could you use a few good tips on how to follow the new “rules” for resume writing? Check our list of “new tricks” that will guide you through the process!
Old Rule #1: Start your cover letter with Dear Sir or Madam….enclosed you will find…
New Trick: Use the hiring manager’s name, skip the fluffy language
If you don’t know the hiring managers name, try doing internet research to surface a name, it is much better to use an actual name than to just send your resume into the pile.
If you really want to step up your “A-Game”, take a step toward innovation. Look for how you can improve the processes where you are, or what NEW processes could improve the entire system. This sets you apart from everyone else who is doing the same that’s been done for years in the same fashion.
If you follow the health IT media, you cannot escape the new and obligatory word, Innovation. Every self-respecting article, blog post, press release or casual comment on line is not complete unless some reference is made to Innovation, its derivatives (innovators, innovative, etc.) or compounds (foster innovation, disruptive innovation, etc.). By now I am ready to add Innovation to the infamous Do Not Use category, along with Synergy, Turn-Key and One-Stop-Shop, to name a few.
As we finish out spring and head into summer, one thing is for certain, storm season is upon us. If you life near the coast like I do, we see our fair share of storms. There are the normal systems that come from the west, then there’s also the tropical systems that come up from the Gulf.
While storms can be very frightening, they are also very important. Storms help fertilize the soil. They also, obviously, help provide the much needed water for our gardens to grow. Wind is beginning to grow in its importance as well as we continue harnessing power from it. Yes, storms are very important.
Storms in our career are also very important. These storms can be an unexpected layoff, a turbulent relationship with a coworker or supervisor, or maybe life in its entirety is getting a little heavy.
Melissa Truax
