Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - May 19, 2020
The key to successfully answering interview questions is to understand the reason that they are being asked, and to answer them while keeping in mind the interviewer’s motivation for asking the question.
Healthcare Leadership Now
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 15, 2020
In today's rapidly evolving global situation, leaders must think differently and mandate that their troops approach problem-solving with a fresh set of eyes and a clear perspective, ensuring success.
How to Succeed in a Difficult Job Market After Graduation
By Sarah Schulze, CPNP - May 12, 2020
A tough job market and struggling to find a job fresh out of school are becoming increasingly common issues. With the changes in healthcare, experience has become one of the preferred traits of applicants, and it often seems that WHO you know is more important than WHAT you know, with personal connections being one of the best ways to even be considered for an interview. This article will explore some of the common challenges with finding employment in healthcare after graduation and offer helpful suggestions for finally landing that dream job.
2019 AAPPR Physician Recruiter Satisfaction Survey Analysis
By Riia O'Donnell - May 7, 2020
A recent survey by the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment outlines the level of work and satisfaction recruitment professionals are reporting in the healthcare industry. This sampling may represent a window into how your physician recruiters see their role in the institution, their value, and the pressures and rewards their work provides.
What I Will Be Looking for in My First Job After Residency
By James L West, MD - May 5, 2020
Ultimately, the factors that you’ll consider as your look for your first job are personal and largely depend on what you value.... In the final analysis, the most important thing to consider is your happiness, because as an early career attending, you will likely be working long hours, and you want to ensure that you enjoy the environment and the people with whom you’ve chosen to surround yourself.
A New Normal for Healthcare Workers After Covid-19
By Tammy McKinney, RN - April 29, 2020
The thought of returning to our regularly scheduled programming is wonderful, but those of us in healthcare know that regardless of our hopes, we aren’t going back to the way things used to be. Too much has happened. Too much is known. We can’t go back. All we can do now is move forward. But, how?
Management: A Guide to Supporting Front-Line Staff During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Tammy McKinney, RN - April 22, 2020
This pandemic has proved to be a difficult time for us all. Staff is stressed and management is taking the brunt of the frustration. But, with genuine efforts and care, a strong sense of camaraderie can be achieved and the workforce will be stronger having gotten through this together!
The Healthcare Worker's Furlough Survival Toolkit
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - April 15, 2020
The US Healthcare sector has been upended by the nationwide spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Existing provider shortages are amplified as hospitals reach capacity to treat the sickest patients. On the opposite end of the spectrum, more than 43,000 US healthcare professionals and support staff have been furloughed as hospitals scale down or discontinue some service line... Adapt a concrete plan with some cognitive shifts to get through the next days and weeks of furlough.
Self-Care for Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Tammy McKinney, RN - April 10, 2020
This new reality, no matter how temporary, is affecting us deeply, and it’s more important now than ever to practice some self-care...
Thank You to Our Healthcare Workers
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - April 6, 2020
To all of our healthcare workers, thank you for all that you do and for the sacrifices you make for us each day. We want you to know that during these tumultuous times, your efforts make all the difference.