All Posts by Riia O'Donnell
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The Best Recruiters Wear Many Hats
By Riia O'Donnell - April 3, 2018
Some qualities recruiters need are obvious: professionalism, emotional maturity, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection. But other qualities may be overlooked or not considered at all. With unemployment at historic lows, talent shortages affecting all industries, and skills gaps putting the pressure on employers, recruiters are at the forefront of meeting staffing demand. To get the job done, the best recruiters wear many hats.
High Tech Recruitment Helps Healthcare
By Riia O'Donnell - March 22, 2018
With the advent of so much technology to help the recruitment process, it’s no wonder hospitals and healthcare organizations are turning to apps to acquire top talent. The shift for HR continues to
Traditional Physician Recruitment Strategies that Still Work
By Riia O'Donnell - March 15, 2018
In an age of recruitment by algorithm, many look at hiring as an exercise in mathematics. There’s sourcing ROI, funnel metrics, cycle times, and dozens of other calculations we’re told to examine to raise our level of success in the hiring arena. For all the algorithms, recruitment ultimately comes down to working with people – and people are notoriously averse to being just a number.
New Laws Affecting Your Recruitment Strategies
By Riia O'Donnell - February 8, 2018
Whether or not you’re in a jurisdiction that bans requesting salary or criminal history, the trends may benefit your institution in ways you hadn’t considered. If new laws are coming your way, it might be wise to start planning for compliance sooner, rather than later.
Selling Relocation to Attract Top Talent
By Riia O'Donnell - January 25, 2018
As the job market continues to grow and applicants who are willing to relocate have a larger array of choices, how can you attract them to your location? What types of information should you be posting in your ads that will drive interest? If you’re in a larger market, point to more opportunity; in a smaller market, discuss more of a neighborhood feel. Whether it’s community values or a big city, there will be candidates attracted to what you offer.
How to Perform Effective Reference Checks
By Riia O'Donnell - December 5, 2017
In an increasingly litigious society, performing reference checks has never been as important or as challenging. When you’re hiring someone who will work with controlled substances, patients, children,
Five Ways to Choose Between Terrific Candidates
By Riia O'Donnell - October 17, 2017
You’ve done a great job recruiting for your newest opening. The screening is done, first and second (and sometimes third) interviews are complete, references are checked, and you’re ready to make a hire. The problem is – all the candidates are equally qualified. How do you decide whom to choose?
Edging Ahead in the Fall Physician Hiring Race
By Riia O'Donnell - September 26, 2017
As the weather cools down, physician recruiters know the competition is about to heat up. Budgets are being finalized and approved, new grads have been scouring the market for a home, residents are
Resume Screening 101: 10 Resume Red Flags
By Riia O'Donnell - September 12, 2017
Eliminating red flag resumes gives you time to carefully evaluate remaining candidates. The result could be a perfect match.
Interview Techniques that Get Results
By Riia O'Donnell - August 22, 2017
With any opening, from the most entry-level unskilled position to top-tier clinician hires, interviewing is difficult. From each side of the desk, we’re revealing our best information and playing down
