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Job descriptions: Updating for Success in Today’s Market
By Riia O'Donnell - July 6, 2021
A job description is a blueprint for every aspect of the hiring process. Keeping this description up-to-date is integral to finding and retaining top talent in your field, so employers must stay vigilant and always keep their postings fresh and relevant.
Recruiting Gen Z in Healthcare
By Riia O'Donnell - June 15, 2021
To many recruiters, the ever-growing generation gap and differences in communication styles is proving difficult. So if you're looking to headhunt for top talent among the youth, it is important to know what Gen-Z values.
Why Behavioral Interview Questions Provide More Insight for Healthcare Hiring
By Riia O'Donnell - May 27, 2021
Pointed behavioral questions are a better gauge of candidate's thought processes than simple yes/no questions. Here are a few more specific questions one might consider asking when interviewing prospective employees.
How to Create a More Compelling Job Posting
By Riia O'Donnell - May 18, 2021
When marketing a new job ad, ask yourself the following question: if I were a job-seeker, would I respond to this ad? If your answer was no, then you should be reading this article to find out why.
4 Ways to Kick Start 2021 Healthcare Recruitment
By Riia O'Donnell - April 14, 2021
A new rush for hospital recruiters is beginning this year as the search for top-level talent is in full-swing. Here are 4 ways to kickstart the recruitment process in 2021.
Health Care Human Resources Week
By Riia O'Donnell - March 11, 2021
Healthcare Human Resources Week offers HR professionals an chance to exhibit their resourcefulness and integral services provided to healthcare facilities. This week translates to an opportunity to emphasize how the job they perform supports their entire facility – not just recruitment and compliance functions.
How to "Reference Check" a Potential Employer
By Riia O'Donnell - February 9, 2021
33% of new hires admit to quitting their jobs within the first 90 days. When you sit down to be interviewed, you must consider that you're also interviewing the company for yourself to see if they're a good fit for your expectations. Here are three best practice tips on how to "reference check" your employer before signing any contracts.
What to look for when considering a new job – the basics and beyond
By Riia O'Donnell - January 19, 2021
Whether it's your first job fresh out of school or switching careers 30 years in, it is important to ensure that you land where you want to be. Finding the right fit with a company is just as important as finding the right fit with the work itself. It is important to prioritize what you want from your career, so you don't end up taking a great job in a terrible company.
Healthcare Recruitment 2020: The Good, the Bad and the Future
By Riia O'Donnell - December 21, 2020
2020 has had a massive effect on healthcare and the shape of the industry as a whole. With 2021 right around the corner, now is a good time to reflect on all that made this year wild for healthcare recruiters; the good, the bad and the future.
Achieving Work/Life Balance in Medical Professions
By Riia O'Donnell - December 10, 2020
Fields in modern medicine can be so demanding, it is difficult to manage the tedious relationship between work and life for many workers. Compiled here are a list of objectives you can point yourself toward if you find yourself struggling with your work/life balance.
