Healthcare IT Today

Cover Letters: Are They Needed Anymore?

Posted on04. Jan, 2012 by Erin Kennedy.

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Contrary to the occasional rant about them, cover letters never go out of style. In fact, they should be considered one of the most important elements of the job seeking process. Unlike the resume, a rather cut and dried dissertation on your experience and training, the cover letter is your chance to convey more than [...]

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How to Construct a Resume that Sells You

Posted on26. Dec, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.

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Some people think that resumes are nothing more than a list of your accomplishments, the jobs you’ve had, and the number of places you’ve worked. But, it’s not that easy to construct a resume that markets you to your prospective employer. A resume should be designed to sell you and your potential to an employer. [...]

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Should You Call a Company After You Send Your Resume?

Posted on14. Dec, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.

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You’ve been looking for, not just a job in the Healthcare IT field, but a career, you want to do something with yourself that enables you to pay your bills but also provides a purpose. And now you’ve found you’ve absolute dream opportunity, have sent your application in, and . . . nothing. So should [...]

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5 Steps to Retool and Jumpstart Your Job Search

Posted on05. Dec, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.

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Sometimes things just happen in your career that force you to take a new look at where you’re heading. Maybe a shift in the chain of command, a restructuring of your department, or a decision to outsource your duties to a team of consultants. Or perhaps you’re just plain tired of what you’ve been doing, [...]

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Advantages of Focusing on a Specific Type of Healthcare IT Position

Posted on21. Nov, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.

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Once you’re unemployed, it can be tempting to go for that easy job that has nothing to do with your field. But maybe you should not be looking for just any job because the right one could be just around the corner. If you are trained in a certain field, it may be hard to [...]

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Are You Overqualified for the Job You Want?

Posted on03. Nov, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.

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Looking for a job requires a sound strategy and a fair amount of introspection. Here’s an important question to consider—does your resume give the impression that you are overqualified for the Healthcare IT job you want? Or, are you truly overqualified to get the job that your heart desires? Having too many qualifications for a job [...]