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Resume Tips - One Size Does Not Fit All

By Susan Gulliford CPRW - August 13, 2015

When you are a job seeker, everyone has advice for you on how to write a résumé. Many advice columns, unfortunately, are extremely general and fail to account for the real differences in position requirements.

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What Makes an Ideal Healthcare Candidate?

By MaryAnn DePietro - August 11, 2015

You may have found the perfect job and plan to submit a resume. Now you hope that you are the perfect candidate for the position. The qualities that make someone a good candidate for a job vary depending

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Perfect Job Candidate

Staying Healthy in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - July 16, 2015

If you work in healthcare, you know what an interesting and rewarding career it can be. Doctors, paramedics, technicians and nurses all play a part in making people’s lives better. They have an opportunity

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Staying Healthy in Healthcare

Vacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare

By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 25, 2015

Most of us get into the medical field because we like helping people. We get a deep sense of satisfaction from offering our services to our patients. Sometimes, however, we desire to do more, whether

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Vacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare

10 Simple and Effective Resume Writing Tips

By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 18, 2015

There is no lack of articles on the internet about how to write a resume. As a former recruiter, people tell me that they find these articles confusing and unhelpful. For this post, I compiled a list

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10 Simple and Effective Resume Writing Tips

Thank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool

By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 2, 2015

The Forgotten Job Search Tool People often ask me if candidates should still send thank you notes after interviews. Other people wonder if the advice to send a thank you note applies to healthcare

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Thank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool

Managing Conflict and Tension within a Healthcare Team

By Anya M. - May 22, 2015

Workplace conflicts may be inevitable in all professions imbued with a hierarchical structure. However, the consequences may be especially dire when the healthcare team is rendered dysfunctional due

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Nurse or Physician Conflict

10 Tips for Surviving Night Shift in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - May 18, 2015

Working in healthcare can be a great career choice for a variety of reasons. Whether you are working as a nurse, tech or physician assistant, you have the opportunity to make on impact on your patients,

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Night Shift in Healthcare

HIPAA and Social Media: A Simple Guide

By Rachel Ragosa - May 12, 2015

Most people have some sort of social media account. While it is a great medium for sharing family photos, funny videos, or interesting news stories, it has become a big liability for medical employers.

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HIPAA and Social Media - A Simple Guide

Avoid Social Media Sins in Healthcare

By Angie Best-Boss RN - April 16, 2015

The minute Laura met Casey, she was smitten. The tow-haired little boy captured her heart as soon as she walked into his hospital room. He seemed so small sitting in his hospital bed, reading to his

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Social Media Sins