All Posts by Riia O'Donnell
Do Job Boards Take Steps to Protect Job Seeker Data?

Data is one of the most valuable resources in the world. When you register for any website, unless explicitly stated otherwise, your information is likely being sold at some point. Read on to learn more about this practice and how HospitalRecruiting is different.
Read moreAre Pandemic Hiring Practices Contributing to Churn?

Institutions are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining staffing levels, in part due to the pandemic hiring practices of large signing bonuses and premium wages for temporary workers. The future of staffing relies on flexibility and creativity from healthcare recruiters.
Read moreHow Important is Emotional Intelligence in Recruitment?

Candidates have the potential to make or break a facility. That’s why it is important for recruiters to utilize emotional intelligence (or EI) in their placement efforts. Emotional intelligence not only helps recruiters ask the right questions, but it also ensures they are self-aware, socially aware, and self-regulating.
Read moreHow to Adapt When Healthcare Provider Shortages Are Worse Than Ever

Healthcare provider shortages are worse than ever, and demand is only increasing. It’s estimated within the next 4 years that the US will face a deficit of over 3 million workers. Amidst these unprecedented times, healthcare recruiters may need to take a different perspective on staffing solutions in the shrinking talent market.
Read moreMaking a Great First Interview Impression as a Recruiter

In the challenging talent market of healthcare, impressions matter. The impression recruiters make on candidates can mean the difference between securing top talent and getting ghosted on an offer, so keep these tips in mind when interviewing candidates.
Read moreRecruiting Challenges Healthcare Faces in 2022

In a post-pandemic world, many healthcare workers are reevaluating their commitment to full-time work. Recruiting efforts in 2022 will be challenged in 5 major areas, namely the realms of vaccine mandates, telemedicine, burnout, proactive recruitment, and candidate experience. Here are a few possible solutions.
Read moreNo Such Thing as Luck in Healthcare Recruiting

The truth is there’s little ‘luck’ in recruiting; it’s mostly hard work. When you know what you’re doing it may appear seamless, but there’s a lot going on behind the curtain to make sure the ‘luck’ holds.
Read moreMaking a Great First Interview Impression

Your resume and qualifications got your foot in the door, now it’s time to make an impact on the hiring manager. Here are some tips on how to make a stellar first interview impression.
Read moreA Better Candidate Experience Means Better Hiring Outcomes

Did you know many job seekers are liable to turn down a job offer if they suffer a poor candidate experience during the hiring process? Ensuring a good candidate experience is essential to attracting and retaining top talent.
Read moreFocus on Career Development to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

One effective way to source candidates is to provide pathways for their future. Most job seekers are seeking fulfillment and career advancement opportunities from the jobs they take, so offering career development as an advantage under your organization’s ‘plus’ column is key to securing top talent for every department at the facility.
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