Healthcare Career Resources Blog
What to Expect and How to Succeed in Your Phone Interview
By Angela Jackson, PA - September 9, 2019
Phone interviews are an integral part of any interview process after an application and resume have been submitted to a medical institution or clinic. The phone interview is generally the first step after a thorough review of any application materials and resume/CV. It is used as a screening tool to decide if further interviews will be offered.
Do’s and Don’ts of Clinical Rotations
By Arber Frakulli - September 6, 2019
Starting off my third year of Medical School, I had little idea as to how to behave during Clinical Rotations. It was an ongoing process of learning and tweaking my behaviors and objectives. This is a list of pointers that I wish I had known prior to beginning my rotations, things that I believe were essential to my success during my clinical years.
Texting Speeds Time to Hire in Healthcare
By Riia O'Donnell - September 3, 2019
Staying current with technology is a must for healthcare providers. As communication methods continue to evolve, making sure recruitment is as cutting-edge as the surgical suite can mean better hiring outcomes for institutions large and small.
Tips for Surviving Shift Work in Medicine
By David Beran, DO - August 29, 2019
Flipping between night and day shifts is like being perpetually jet lagged. You're irritable, tired, hungry, and confused. But if you're a physician, it's a feeling you're accustomed to...
How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 27, 2019
Imagine a world where complex health issues can be solved or prevented with relative ease. As lifespan increases, technology innovators race to outpace the growing demands of the planet’s expanding population. Medical technology companies create faster, more, and less expensive answers to patient care needs. Engineering and science have converged, making medical practice easier for physicians, more effective for patients, and less costly to the system struggling to hold it all up...
Recruitment from Unlikely Sources: Exit Interviews
By Riia O'Donnell - August 22, 2019
Exit interviews may not top the list of HR’s ‘fun things to do,’ but the potential information and opportunities these meetings hold cannot be over emphasized. Take the time to perform them: act on the information you find, and keep the door open for future rehires of top talent.
Important Questions Providers Should Ask During Job Interviews
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - August 20, 2019
Your questions of the interviewer will indicate your genuine interest in the position. They are a vital part of the interview. The following questions were recommended by physicians as especially helpful for gaining insight into the workings and culture of the setting that you may consider joining.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Blending for Success
By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - August 15, 2019
Merger and acquisitions, in Health Care especially, are not going anywhere anytime soon. As laws and regulations continually change and strengthen within the industry, more and more companies will use this tactic to remain successful. However, a merger or acquisition cannot be successful without due diligence, open and honest communication, and the appropriate blending of the two organizations’ cultures.
How Nurses Can Prevent Injuries and Keep Their Backs Healthy
By MaryAnn DePietro - August 13, 2019
Although caring for your patients is usually your first thought, don’t neglect your own well-being. Injuries will not only interfere with your career, but an injury can also adversely affect your entire life. Take precautions and be diligent about protecting yourself from injuries. Remember, taking care of yourself helps you to be there for your patients.
Six Ways Healthcare Employers Can Support Working Mothers
By Riia O'Donnell - August 8, 2019
Healthcare employers may be in a unique position to offer some of the support and services working mothers need. Here are 6 ways healthcare providers can help.