Helping Information Technology Professionals Looking for Jobs in Healthcare

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The shortage of information technology professionals in the healthcare industry is presenting a growing need for a comprehensive, reliable resource that both professionals looking for jobs in healthcare and employers seeking qualified candidates can consult quickly and easily when the need arises. Hingham, MA based healthcare IT staffing firm Healthcare Services Management, Inc. (HSM) meets this need with the launch of HealthcareITCareers.com, a website dedicated to providing up-to-date information about jobs and job seekers seeking information technology careers.”The healthcare information technology industry is growing and the talent pool is limited,” says Founder and CEO of Healthcare Services Management, Inc., David Devine. “Hospitals, vendors and consulting firms are fighting an uphill battle as they strive to add top talent to their ranks. At HealthcareITcareers.com we have created a portal specific to the niche. This specific focus, in addition to easy to utilize, feature rich tools, will bring great value to both the candidates and the hiring firms.”HealthcareITcareers.com focuses on connecting the top hospitals, consulting firms and vendors with the best in the industry’s talent pool. A convenient, no-cost tool for candidates looking for information technology careers in the healthcare industry, job candidates can create a unique account, search jobs and companies, save job searches, manage their resume and even refer a friend for a job. Employers can also create an account, search resumes, save searches and easily manage the positions they have available. Hiring firms can also enter company profiles, adding to their overall market exposure beyond simply listing specific job postings. An easy to navigate site and an all-inclusive resource for those seeking jobs in healthcare, HealthcareITcareers.com works to focus directly on the demands at hand.”Unlike the typical job board, HealthcareITcareers.com has industry experts behind the scenes; we market the site to the key decision makers and to the correct candidate audience. We also offer custom recruitment services in combination with the careers portal, so whether they need an infusion of entry level talent or want to hire an industry veteran, we have the tools and the experience to make it happen,” Devine explains.HealthcareITcareers.com targets professionals with experience in all aspects of healthcare information technology including; Pharmacy Automation, Electronic Medical Records, RHIO’s, CPOE, Laboratory Information Systems, Radiology Information Systems, Nursing Informatics, Patient Accounting, PACS, HIM, Bioinformatics, Materials Management, Medical Devices, Healthcare Sales and Healthcare Sales Management.For more information about Healthcare Services Management, Inc. and their services for hiring firms and individuals seeking help with information technology careers, please visit HealthcareITCareers.com. About HealthcareITCareers.com:David Devine is founder and CEO of Healthcare Services Management, Inc. (HSM), a Hingham, MA based healthcare IT staffing firm. With over 12 years of healthcare information technology experience focused on general management, consulting and business development, David has utilized his background in hospital operations and information technology to build HSM into a leading provider of information technology solutions and services in the healthcare marketplace. HealthcareITcareers.com and their logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Healthcare Services Management, Inc.

Looking a New Career? How about a New Lifestyle! – Job Fairs for RVers

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Consider Workamping – Work, Relax and ExploreWorkampers are adventuresome individuals, couples and families who have chosen a wonderful lifestyle that combines ANY kind of part-time or full-time work with RV camping. If you work as an employee, operate a business, or donate your time as a volunteer, AND you sleep in an RV (or on-site housing), you are a Workamper!Most Workampers are in their 50’s and 60’s, however there are many who are younger and many who are older. A little more than half of all Workampers work to supplement their retirement income, while the rest work to support a full-time, or near full-time, RV lifestyle. Most Workamper jobs are in the Outdoor Hospitality Industry (resorts, campgrounds, theme parks, state/national parks, etc.), but there are many very interesting employment opportunities available in other areas as well. Part-time or full-time, short-term or long-term, there is something for everyone!Job Fairs for RVers in Lakeland, FL and Mesa, AZWorkamper® News, Inc will produce two events with a wide range of employers who will be interviewing job seekers at the Workamper News Job Fairs, Jan. 10-11, 2008 at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL, and Jan. 29-30, 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ.The Job Fairs will provide Workampers, persons who combine any type of full-time or part-time working with RV camping, an opportunity for face-to-face interviews with employers from across America. Thousands of great part-time and full-time Workamping jobs will be available.Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in seminar sessions on topics ranging from Workamping Basics to RV Retirement Planning to Resumé Writing. Seminars will be given by four different presenters over the two day Job Fair.”We enjoy going to Job Fairs because it is nice to meet the employers and it is a good chance to ask questions and give your resume. We like to go both days so we can visit all of the booths, have time for interviews and take in a seminar or two,” said Ted and Joan Semprini, Workampers from Altoona, IA.Workamper employers can include private campgrounds, state and national parks, amusement facilities, hotels, monuments, motor sports, sales, etc. Exhibit spaces are being allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Employers may reserve space by calling Workamper® News at 501-362-2637.Workampers can avoid the long lines at the door by obtaining their tickets ahead of time. Call 501-362-2637 for ticket information. Additional Job Fair information and attendee camping is available at: http://www.workamper.com/WorkamperNews/TWNInterviewSession.cfmWorkamper® News, Inc. is celebrating its 20th year of “Helping Great People, Find Great Jobs, in Great Places.” Located in Heber Springs, Ark., Workamper® News publishes a bi-monthly magazine and hosts Workamper.com which provides online tools and resources for Workampers and their employers.

Never Underestimate the Power of a Cover Letter: It is Your FOOT in the Door

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Your cover letter isn’t merely a piece of paper you include with your resume. In fact, often a cover letter is even more important than the resume because it can determine whether or not your prospective employer continues on to read your resume!When writing your resume cover letter, keep the old but true saying that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” firmly in mind. Use the correct business format: title, name of the person to whose attention you are sending your resume, company name and address at top left, skip a couple of spaces and then insert the date.Always begin your letter using the name of the person to whom it is addressed: “Dear Mr. Jones” instead of “Dear Employer.” Double space between paragraphs to make reading easier. And above all, be concise in stating why you are writing and what you want, such as, “I am applying for the position you recently advertised of acting comptroller for XYZ Widgets.”Rather than just let your letter dwindle to an end, include a specific time and method you will use for following up on the position, for example, “I will call your office next Monday to see if we can schedule an interview.”Keep it short, make it clear and always err on the side of more formality than less to ensure that your cover letter will get your resume read by a professional!

Even Managers Agree that Telecommuting Can Work

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December 3, 2007 — FPC Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that 85 percent of the American workforce believes that telecommuting is a great workplace trend. FPC, a national executive search firm, anonymously polls job candidates visiting www.fpcnational.com on their perspective on workplace issues.Of 1675 people across all industries and job levels responding to the statement “Increased telecommuting is a great workplace trend”

  • 85 percent “I agree, the flexibility is good for the workplace.”
  • 15 percent “I disagree, people are more productive in the office.”

Interestingly, when broken down by seniority, the same feelings hold. 86 percent of Managerial, Director, VP and other Executive Level employees indicated that the flexibility is good for the workplace and 85 percent of Entry Level and Mid-level employees while agree.”More and more companies across different industries are open to telecommuting situations. It’s a way to attract or retain top employees,” said FPC CEO & President Ron Herzog. “Not all positions lend themselves to successful telecommuting. For the situation to work, there must be an upfront understanding of the expectations on both sides. The bottom line is that it’s all about productivity. If the employer can see the productivity of the employee, and the employee feels that they can be focused offsite, then it’s a win, win situation.”About the PollThe FPC Workplace Web Poll takes the pulse of candidates in the ever-changing job market and spots developing trends. FPC conducts ongoing research so that its recruiters can provide the most current advice and information to job candidates and client companies. FPC shares pertinent results with the public (http://www.fpcnational.com/press-releases.html).The FPC website, job search tip and resume help articles, such as Perfecting Your Two-Minute Personal Sales Presentation and Don’t Get Lost in a Database drawing on the company’s years of recruiting talent, helping executives to be seen by hiring companies and negotiating new positions.About FPCFPC is a national executive search firm with more than 65 franchise offices. Advocates for both clients and candidates since 1959, FPC recruiters are committed to bringing together the right individual with the right opportunity. For further information about FPC, call 800-886-7839 or visit the FPC Web site at www.fpcnational.com.

IT Resumes Should Only Include Recent or Relevant Technologies

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In any industry, your resume should contain only information that is relevant to your current job objective. Technical resumes pose a special set of problems for a variety of reasons. In some technical arenas, it is not uncommon to change jobs frequently or to do contract work. Many technical jobs are project-based. Other technical personnel may find that with rapidly changing technology, their resumes are packed with technical certifications and professional development courses.The result can be a too-lengthy, confusing resume. Don’t fall into the trap of feeling that you must include everything you’ve done in your career on your resume. It simply isn’t true. In fact, the opposite is true.For IT resumes, including irrelevant information can simply make you look outdated and unqualified for the job. This is especially true when determining which technologies to include in your job history or in a technical tools section of the resume.Technology terms are often used as keywords to filter the best resumes, so make sure you are up to date on the latest technology for your industry. Consider the type of job you are seeking. If you are a programmer, you’ll probably want to include all the programming languages and tools you’ve used at least in the last 10 years. For a network administration role, don’t list operating systems older than seven years.There is no specific rule of thumb that applies to all technology jobs, so use your best judgment in identifying those technologies that are both relevant and recent enough to include on your resume.

Preparing for an Executive Job Interview: Anticipate and Practice Q&A

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Have you ever been caught at a loss for words? Not a great feeling, is it?The one time above all others when you do NOT want to find yourself in that position is when you are applying for an executive position and the interview has already begun. To avoid this embarrassing and highly uncomfortable experience, it’s wise to figure out the questions interviewers are likely to ask and come up with some answers beforehand.For example, if you are being considered for a slot as sales manager for a large organization, bone up on what the company sells and what its track record has been. Find out about the ups and downs the firm’s fortunes have experienced and imagine how you would have handled these situations. In addition, consider what challenges might lay ahead for this company, for you are likely to be asked about this.Practice answering the questions you’ve listed with a friend and ask your friend to jump in with any additional ones that may occur during the process. Once you’ve answered the questions you anticipate the interviewer will ask, you’ll feel much more at ease when the interview arrives!

C-Level Executive Leadership: Making a Difference in Business

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As a C-Level Executive, you can really make a difference in business.  Because you are at the height of management, your decisions are crucial to all the other operations of the agency or departments you supervise and develop.When you are a C-Level Executive, it is imperative to keep learning and growing so you can continually evaluate your leadership style and effectiveness to focus on the high level challenges that occur daily in your position.  After all, when you retire, how will you be remembered and what will you leave behind as your legacy?As a C-Level Executive leader, you help to create and improve the environment you lead.  By properly managing talent and using human capital assets, you can further yourself, the agency you lead and boost the potential of the people who work under your leadership.  Besides ensuring the smooth operations of internal processes, you also need to analyze external elements of managing business operations.  For example, your decisions have environmental and social aspects  the decisions you make and you need to consider the type of impact they have on the world around you.By making insightful decisions through gaining valuable knowledge, you can be a C-Level Executive leader who really makes a difference by having a positive impact on the world around you.

When To Drop High School Education from your Resume

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Your high school education information should only be included on your resume if you are younger than 20 years old AND have no education or training of any type beyond high school.If you are currently a college student, or have graduated, you may leave your high school off your resume. Replace it with your college data. Even if you haven’t yet graduated, simply list your education like this:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Expected May 2009University of South FloridaHigh school just isn’t that important to employers – especially if you’ve been to college, because if you got into college then you have obviously met the basic requirements for graduating from high school.The only exception might be if the high school you attended was particularly prestigious, and you are applying to employers whom you know to have connections to that high school.If you have not attended any college courses or completed any type of training beyond high school AND you are under the age of 20, then you may include your high school. Once past age 20, however, you should drop the information off your resume, because by then you’ll have gained enough job experience that your high school data will no longer be relevant or important to employers.

Executive Summary: A Critical Element of a Senior Level Resume

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When writing a senior-level resume, it is critically important to present yourself in a way that best showcases your unique skills and knowledge.  To do so, develop an “Executive Summary” section on the resume, which is simply a synopsis of your qualifications.The summary is a fast and effective way to hook your reader into looking at the rest of your executive resume.  Without it, employers will have to sift through your entire resume to find out what you can do.It should be composed of three to four short, concise statements that explain why you are the ideal candidate for the job.  Mention anything that you feel will entice the reader; your statements should be powerful but truthful.To help in determining what to write, answer the following questions:

  • How much experience do you have in your field?
  • Do you have a particular achievement or skill that you feel makes you unique?
  • How do you measure up to the standards of success for this position?
  • Why are you a good fit for this position?
  • What personal attributes do you have that would be valued by the employer?
  • What technical skills or other particularly relevant skills (foreign languages, artistic talent, etc.) do you possess?

Most Management Executives Sell Themselves Short on a Resume

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Most management executives tend to sell themselves short when seeking a new job, simply because they are unaware of what employers are really looking for on a resume. They focus too much on providing a chronological summary of their experience and accomplishments, assuming employers will see their value – they won’t.The important thing to remember when developing your executive resume is that you must demonstrate to employers why only you would make a perfect fit for the position.Expend more effort focusing on your potential rather than presenting your past. Of course, it’s necessary to list your work history, but do it with an emphasis on what value you can bring to a new employer based on your achievements. In other words, translate your achievements into benefits.Think like an employer. Hiring an executive is a risky proposition, so an employer will want to feel certain that you have the appropriate expertise. Use your executive resume to prove that you have the practical experience to lead an organization through challenging periods, increase market share and establish the groundwork for future business growth.