Discover New Healthcare Talent in Todays Career-Switchers

Discover New Healthcare Talent in Todays Career-SwitchersDiscover New Healthcare Talent in Todays Career-SwitchersDiscover New Healthcare Talent in Todays Career-Switchers ConlanAs a healthcare staffing professional, youre well aware of the explosive healthcare job growth and escalatinghealthcare salariesthat are in full swing. The phenomenon has also attracted the attention ofworkers in other industries, many of whom are looking for a fresh career opportunity. The result is thatmany professionals are heading back to school to pick up degrees in nursing, healthcare administration and other roles.While the trend will help increase the labor pool for healthcare employers, its not always easy to tell how well a recent grad will do on the jobparticularly if their previous experience has been in other fields.The good news is that there are many ways to spot someone who can make the switch to healthcare. ansichtstrategies will help supplement your healthcare talent pipeline.Look for Lifelo ng LearnersHealthcare is a rapidly evolving field. Those who thrive in it often embrace continuous learning to stay apace.When evaluating a career-switcher who is moving into healthcare, look for clues that theyve taken their continuing education into their own hands.Steven Stein, a clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of Multi-Health Systems, suggests asking whether they subscribe to any professional or industry journals, attend conferences or do extra reading in their free time. During the interview, ask about their previous career, not just the one they are switching to.I find that people committed to a certain career path use their own personal time to learn more about their area of interest, Stein says.In addition, look for examples of applicants who take the initiative to develop vital skills such as computer skills, research and analytics. These are key for people who are interested in becoming a registered nurseor a nurse practitioner, says Keith Carlson, a nursing care er coach. It cant be overstated for nursing and healthcare, as informatics becomes ever more crucial, he says.Look for Consistent GrowthHealthcare employers rely on workers who are committed to excellent performance. When evaluating career switchers, look for a history of candidates who strive for more responsibility and greater leadership.Keep in mind that people tend to stay for shorter amounts of time at employers than they used to. If their experience includes a step up from previousroles it shows they have talent and drive, says Stephanie Troiano, executive recruiter at The Hire Talent.Short stints at different employers arent necessarily a red flag or a sign of job-hopping, especially if the jobs have increasing amounts of responsibility and increased results. You can often spot someone who is attempting to find these step-up opportunities by their resume history, how long they were in each position and any skills and accomplishments listed, Troiano says.For example, while a j ob candidate applying for their first job as a pediatrician after a career outside of healthcare was obviously committed enough to make it through med school, its still worth probing their work history before they returned to school.They Connect the DotsHealthcare workers often have to take in information from a variety of sources and develop their own conclusions.This also applies to the candidates own career. A good career-switcher will be able to provide concrete examples of how her skills will apply in a new setting they will bildschirm a knowledge of the position, even if she hasnt worked in it yet.The fail-safe indication that a candidate can truly switch industries is their ability to connect the dots, says career coach Kathryn Sollmann. A recruiter knows this when the candidate draws clear parallels between the same job function in Industry A and Industry B.For example, a former teacher who can clearly describe how she developed rapport with difficult students is likely to b e able to apply those skills in stressful situations as a nurse practitioner. Its easy for confident candidates to say I can do this, Sollmann says, but a candidate committed to switching careers will be able to draw detailed parallels between the two.They VolunteerBeing service-minded is a must in healthcare. Volunteering can indicate an inclination toward that outlook, says Linda Kuriloff, an author and career specialist.Look for evidence of a prospective employees interest in the helping professions, Kuriloff says. Also, those who choose to volunteer tend to be humble enough to be trained to do what they havent done before and comfortable meeting others needs, she says.For example, a newly-minted licensed practical nurse with a volunteer history of working with the elderly, the underserved or in shelters will bring those skills and experiences to his career.They Get Consistent ResultsPeople with an ability to switch careers get results no matter their roleso look at their success es over time, says Elene Cafasso, founder of Enerpace, an executive coaching company. Ask about how they generated success in their different roles and how they solve problems.Applicants for high-profile positions such as healthcare administration should provide examples of results theyve achieved through data management, supply and inventory and conflict resolution.In the end, all career-switchers should be able to provide examples of their customer service skills. Providing five-star service is as important to a nurse these days as it is to a hotel staff person, Carlson says.

I cant believe you wrote that in an email

I cant believe you wrote that in an emailI cant believe you wrote that in an emailA note from the editorPlease be aware that this is a blog deutsche post dhl and newsletter. If you have received it in your email, it is either because you subscribe to this blog feed, or because you subscribe to Marcs newsletters. It is not directed at any individual in particular. Dont put anything in writing that you wouldnt want to see on the front page of the New York Times.I cant believe you wrote that in an email.Because whoever is the most embarrassing person in the world to see what you just wrote, is online too.And theyre going to see it. As will all your future employers, customers, colleagues, and friends.So for the New Year, make a new promise to yourself, to never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever send embarrassing emails.

Are you ready to ask for what you want

Are you ready to ask for what you wantAre you ready to ask for what you wantSelf-Assessment Quiz True or FalseI know what I need to succeed at my job, from salary to support to scheduling.I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses.I dont let other people make decisions for me without my input.I am confident with speaking up, interacting with higher executives, and tooting my own horn.There is a handwritten sign on my front door that everyone walking out of the house sees as they open the door to face the world IF YOU DONT ASK, YOU DONT GET. But before you can do that, you need to know what you want and get ready to receive it. Thats why I sure am hoping you answered TRUE to the questions in the self-assessment quiz above.Think about it. When you go to McDonalds, what happens? You ask for what you want. You dont stand at the counter and hope the pimply teenager at the register will decide for you. You cant stand there wishing for extra tarter sauce on your Fish Filet sandwich, elend a sk for it, and then be disappointed that you didnt get extra tarter sauce You have to open your mouth, people, and ASK (or point and gesture if youre in a foreign country)Lets look deeper into this analogyYou identified that you wanted a McDonalds Fish Filet.You did the workEarned the money to pay for the fish sandwichFound a way to get to McDonaldsYou ordered once you were in place and ready.You walked away with the fish sandwich.You ate and hopefully enjoyed the fish sandwich.Now, if you hadnt identified and asked for the sandwich, and taken all of the little steps in between to bring it to you (or you to it) before it rested comfortably in your small intestine, would you ever have eaten your beloved Fish Filet? NO My mama used to say, Closed mouths dont get fed. And thats befitting this McDonalds analogy, for sure. But the same goes for what you want in your job, your career, and your lifeIf you want to move up in your job, you gotta decide how to do that. Lets say you decide you want to be a senior manager. Now, you cant sit in strategy meetings, or better yet, yourannual review, and just expect people to read your mind and magically hand you a new business card with Senior Manager printed neatly under your name in Helvetica font You cant even do great work and be content that your boss knows this means you want to be a senior manager. Bosses arent all intuitive like that. You must be vocal, you must be direct, you must bespecific, and most importantly, you must beready and positioned(i.e. deserving) to get that which you ask for.I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the movieLa La Land. I dragged six different people with me on six different occasions to see it while it was in the theater. Ive seen it another three or four times since then. The reason I love the film so much is because its all aboutbeing ready to be found.You scoff at my example, but lets say you got the first step right with ordering your Fish Filet sandwich, but you faltered at Step 2. Even though you had the money, you ended up at Pizza Hut because your GPS was wonky. This throws off everything after that. You get to Step 3 and you place your order, but theyre just going to laugh at you at the Pizza Hut counter and maybe call the po-po because you are clearly deranged. Even Jesus didnt try to change pizza into a fish filet sandwich. You can still ask for what you want. But cmon, you didnt even bother to do the basic groundwork. You got the location wrong. You werentREADY.Far too often, when it comes to up-leveling our careers, people want to skip doing the basic work. So be sure that when you ask for what you want, you are indeed READY to be found. Youve been on the job longer than three weeks. (No seriously, I had a new employee ask about her promotion before shed even worked for me for three weeks. Come ON) You have the experience theyre looking for. You have a stellar performance record. You do mora than that which is asked of you. You attend conferences or workshops to network. Youve found a mentor. Youve asked to join in meetings or conference calls that arent necessarily in your wheelhouse or department but give you exposure.Get out there DO and BE so that in three months or six months from now you can confidently ask your boss, Ms. Smith, I want to be the Senior Manager of our department. Would you consider me for this role? I think Ive proven that Im more than ready.Cheryl Grace is the sassy aunt, best friend, and mentor youve always needed in your life. The successful jet-setting, global corporate executive founded the aspirational lifestyle brand Powerful Penny LLC. Her products, workshops and speeches probe, inspire and empower to ensure those who really want to can get to their next level of best. Her blogs on careers, prosperity, relationships, family, looking and living fabulously, and living a five-star life can be found atwww.powerfulpenny.com.