Healthcare Career Resources Blog
6 Tips for Building Relationships in a New Job
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - June 1, 2023
Relationship building is one of the most important - and least talked about - parts of being successful at a new job. Here are 6 tips on how to build better professional and personal relationships at work.
Thoughtful Questions to Ask as an Interviewee
By Tammy McKinney, RN - May 25, 2023
Job interviews are an opportunity for candidates to learn just as much as employers. Asking insightful questions may be the key to learning the truth about the employer who's position you're applying for and can give you a better idea what to expect if you land the job.
Is Impersonal Recruitment Stalling Your Hiring Efforts?
By Riia O'Donnell - May 18, 2023
In today's talent shortage, recruiters should focus on personalizing the hiring process to attract top candidates. This includes making it easier to apply, utilizing text communication, maintaining personal connections, and following up with candidates even if they've chosen another offer.
Finance Tips for Residency Graduates
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - May 11, 2023
You've graduated your residency program and after years of paying, it's finally time to start earning. Before lying on your bed of cash however, review these best practice financial health tips for new physicians!
Decoding Common Phrases Used in Job Postings
By Tammy McKinney, RN - May 4, 2023
In a flourishing job market, candidates will be faced with job postings that contain potentially confusing terminology. Here are some best practice tips for decoding common phrases employers often include in their job ads.
Avoiding Burnout as a Clinician
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - April 27, 2023
Burnout is a long-term stress that builds, emotionally depleting seasoned clinicians and making it difficult, or even impossible, for them to provide the quality of care they want to provide. Here are a few strategies for avoiding burnout for clinicians.
To Ban or Not to Ban Noncompete Clauses?
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - April 19, 2023
The FTC has proposed a new rule that would ban non-compete clauses, affecting nearly all physicians. The FTC's decision is based on the view that restrictive covenants are harmful for several reasons, but the potential consequences if the rule is passed are complex and multifaceted.
How to Drive Candidate Engagement with High Quality Job Posts
By Riia O'Donnell - April 12, 2023
Hiring is candidate-centric in today's challenging market, so your job advertisements have to be engaging to compete. Getting applications from job seekers means evaluating your job posts from a candidate point of view: what is attracting talent, and what's turning them away?
The Match of 2023 was an Overall Failure. What Happened?
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - March 29, 2023
The National Resident Matching Program saw a marked increase in positions and applicants in 2023, but an overall decrease in residencies filled and many ER's are going understaffed. Declining numbers and exorbitant costs for student doctors make 2023 an overall failure for the match, but where did it all go wrong?
Zoom Etiquette 101: Staying Professional in Virtual Meetings (and stories of those who didn't!)
By Tammy McKinney, RN - March 22, 2023
With many professions now offering the ability to work from anywhere in the world, virtual conference platforms like Zoom have become commonplace for meetings, interviews, and even medicine. However, it's time to address some of the unprofessional practices that have been normalized while conducting meetings online.