As a healthcare IT professional, you’re in-demand. But if you want to get ahead and advance your career into a leadership position, there’s a lot of competition. That’s why you need to invest in yourself and your career. But where do you begin? Here’s a look at a few key skills to focus on… Read more »
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Keys to Success: Become The Best IT Professional in the Office
Being the best professional in the office has many advantages. If you’re looking to get promoted, it puts you in a strong position to negotiate. If you plan to launch a search for a new healthcare IT job in the near future, it makes you more marketable. And if you’re concerned about job security,… Read more »
5 Podcasts Every IT Professional Should Listen To
You know it’s important to stay up-to-date on IT news and to continually develop your skills in an ever-evolving IT world. But as any busy IT professional knows, it’s not always that easy. With a job that takes up much of your day, it’s hard to find time to keep up with new tech… Read more »
These Highly Successful Habits Will Turn You into an IT Leader
Some tech innovators have strange habits. Take Sandy Lerner, co-founder of Cisco Systems. She’s into jousting. Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, announced his intention to become fluent in Mandarin, whereas Japanese inventor, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, known as the father of the floppy disk, likes to hang out in his “Calm Room,” a bathroom tiled… Read more »
7 Most Common Resume Mistakes
We all make mistakes. But one on your resume will quickly disqualify you from getting an interview. A recent survey of human resource managers identified seven of the most common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes. These are the blunders the survey respondents said are instant deal breakers: Typos or bad grammar A whopping 77… Read more »
5 Simple Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
Looking for a new position can certainly be daunting. But is the employment market really that tight? In reality, there are plenty of healthcare IT jobs out there, with employers waiting for the right candidate to come along. To put yourself in the running, make sure you take the right approach with your search… Read more »
Know Your Audience: Preparing for a Panel Interview
One-on-one interviews are stressful enough. But a panel can take that pressure to the next level. What can you do to prepare, no matter how many people you’re facing? Here are 5 tips: #1: Don’t get caught off guard. When you’re scheduling the panel interview, make sure you know who you’re going to be interviewing with…. Read more »
How to Fix Common Hiring Mistakes
As companies ramp up hiring and quality candidates become harder to find, organizations are more apt to make hiring mistakes. In fact, 95 percent of companies admit to making bad hires, according to research firm Brandon Hall Group. In should come as no surprise that a bad hire can cost your organization money and… Read more »
The Pitfalls of Accepting a Counteroffer
Somewhere along the line, you became unhappy with your current employer and decided to find a new job. But when you tell your boss you’re leaving, he or she offers you more money to stay. Do you accept? In almost all cases, the answer is no — here’s why: You will likely leave in… Read more »
4 Benefits of Hiring Consultants
When companies consider hiring a consultant, some might ask why. What is the point of hiring a consultant when there are full-time employees to solve the problem or execute the project? The short answer: consultants bring new knowledge and relevant experience that may not currently exist in the company. Consultants are especially useful for… Read more »