How to Apply for a Healthcare Position as a New Grad

August 29th, 2014

College is over and now is the time to find a new job. As a new college grad, knowing how and where to apply for a job in the medical field can feel overwhelming. Taking the right steps to know how to apply as a new grad will make all the difference in the world. The right application will get seen by the right people and you will have a better chance of landing that dream job in the medical field. Here are some tips for putting your best face out there with your application:

  1. Customize your resume. A job in the medical field requires a great deal of skill and training and simply relying on the odds when submitting your resume isn’t a smart plan. Look at the job description and tailor your resume to that position. Many times the job requirements will be the same as the skills you currently possess but it could be stated differently. Look for keywords within the job advertisement and match them to your skill set.
  2. Capitalize on your experience. While you may not have actual hospital experience, you may have worked as an intern or volunteer in a variety of capacities. Much of your job experience can be linked to you chosen career as you learn about time management, role delegation, teamwork, and other valuable traits.
  3. Create a flawless resume and cover letter. Whatever you submit to a company, make sure there are no errors. Take your time when applying and ensure everything is as perfect as can be.
  4. Follow up on the application. Submitting resumes to various HR departments and medical personnel, it can start to feel like you are just taking chances with your information. Do what you can to follow-up with the process. Email or call to ensure your resume was received and inquire about the next steps in the hiring process.
  5. Network and apply before graduation. Even before you’ve graduated, feel out the job market. You may not be able to apply for the jobs until after graduation but network with the companies ahead of time to have an “in” with the right people. It will be beneficial to have email addresses and information about the company for an interview down the road.

Take advantage of every opportunity to grow and increase your knowledge. Not only will this help to land you your dream job but you will find the field and company where you can do the most good. Even as a new grad, your skills will be valued and called upon to help others.

Start Managing Like a Leader – Not Like a Boss

June 13th, 2014

Say the word “boss” to a group of people and their minds will conjure up an image of someone they worked for in the past or maybe their present boss. Now say the word “leader” and more often than not, a different image will pop up in their heads; perhaps a world leader or someone who fought for change and progress but not someone who simply barked out orders and punched a clock. These two words will bring up different things for each person but there is usually a distinction and it is usually associated with a positive or negative feeling. If you are a manager, how do you lead your team in a positive way instead of just bossing around your medical staff?

Leaders Lead by Example

A boss is someone who is in charge of a situation or a group of people and they are placed in that position because they are the most qualified or they were at the right place at the right time. The boss is usually perceived as someone who won’t get their hands dirty, that’s why they have employees under them to do all the work. There are exceptions to every situation but bosses are rarely seen as motivating factors in a workplace or even inspirational factors in a person’s life but a leader will make a lasting impression in the lives of those around them.  Bosses can become great leaders and take their organization to the next level by understanding these 3 factors:

  1. Leaders aren’t afraid of hard work. They will work tirelessly until the job is done and they are unconcerned with receiving any credit for their work. They are working towards the good of the whole, not just their own well-being.
  2. Leaders will build up their team rather than tear them down. Even when a team member is headed in the wrong direction, a good leader can help to redirect them in a more positive way without the other person feeling inferior or singled out. Leaders know how to work with people to bring out their best and strive on a daily basis to edify rather than discourage.
  3. Leaders know when to push forward and when to stop. Some projects and some situations will warrant a push, in spite of obvious struggles, while others will require the team to move on to something more productive. This can happen in the healthcare field frequently as laws change and regulations require new adherence and facilities may need to shift their focus or specialty.

Leaders are those who inspire from within their team, not out of fear but because of the respect they have earned from those around them. While a boss can be trained to do their job, a leader has innate qualities that can be developed but rarely taught. Most leaders will have their own source of inspiration that has brought them to their current career path.

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