Searching for a new job can be tough. Your days become a seemingly endless cycle of filling out applications, writing resumes, networking, and interviewing. The longer you’re away from work, the harder it can be to keep going. The good news is that the odds are in your favor. Demand for healthcare professionals continue to… Read more »
Dental front office positions can be a solid career option for jobs seekers interested in the dental or medical field. You will be expected to be friendly and warm when welcoming visitors and to treat patients and their information professionally. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for front office personnel is… Read more »
The medical sector is booming. With the increase in demand for care come more job opportunities for allied health professionals such as ultrasound and imaging technicians. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for diagnostic medical sonographers (including ultrasound technicians) is expected to increase by 46 percent between 2012 and 2022. Most… Read more »
It happens to even the best managers – they make a bad hire, a person who looked to be a great fit for the job just cannot perform up to expectations. If you find yourself in this position, how should you respond? Here are some tips. Admit your error and move quickly. The bad hire… Read more »
The short answer is yes, you need a cover letter. You have covered your credentials, experience and accomplishments in your resume. In the cover letter, you need to give the hiring manager a chance to see the real you, to catch a glimpse of your personality, to find out what motivates you, what really makes… Read more »
The employment market for healthcare professionals these days is better than it has been in a while. But finding the right job in Houston, the best job, still takes a lot of research and work if you do it yourself. It would certainly be nice if you could turn the task over to someone who… Read more »
One may not think that a healthcare facility’s staffing and human resources efforts would have a big impact on patient satisfaction. Yet they do because when the patient-to-staff ratio favors patients, patients perceive that they are receiving more personal care and therefore their satisfaction rises. Yet other staffing and human resource factors also help increase… Read more »
Choosing to work as a pharmacy tech is a smart career choice. Demand is growing, the work is interesting and you can earn a good salary – even without a four year degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the need for pharm techs is expected to grow 20 percent between 2012 and… Read more »
Is cultural fit all that important to a healthcare organization? The answer is an unequivocal yes. It’s very important, and should be given the attention it deserves. Cultural fit describes how well an employee fits in with the culture of a particular organization. In general, if the fit is good, it’s likely that the employee… Read more »
What makes a good nurse? There are a number of skills that a nurse should have in order to do his or her job well. They are all important. The five listed below, however, are absolutely essential for anyone interested in nursing. These are the skills that all nurses should have. Communication skills Nurses need… Read more »