Healthcare IT Today

When Was Your Last Interview?

Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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If you have been with the same company for years and started right after college there is a good chance that you are part of a large pool of candidates that need to develop better interviewing skills. It’s great that you have stayed with the same employer since graduating from college - your tenure will likely yield [...]

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Lights-Camera-Action! Preparing for a Video Interview

Posted on24. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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More and more of our clients are opting for us to conduct video interviews and bypass the expense and time associated with meeting candidates face-to-face. Not all clients – but most! Meeting in person, while preferred, takes time and prolongs the interview process. I wrote an article earlier this month on www.Fistfuloftalent.com on why face-to-face [...]

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The Waiting Game

Posted on18. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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Waiting on the results of a job interview can be really frustrating- sometimes days or even weeks can go by without some clear message of where you stand as a candidate and it can drive you completely insane! Just consider a few things before going postal on the search consultant you’re working with.
Indecision by the [...]

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Don’t Forget Who Took You to The Dance…

Posted on09. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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Recently, I was (remember that word) working with a very strong HCIT candidate on a search assignment. Everything was going well until we reached a point in the search when it was time for my candidate to meet my client – in person. Then – like magic my superstar disappeared. When I left messages for this [...]

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A Reprint on Social Media Rules…

Posted on04. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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I posted this blog last week on the Healthcare Informatics Website on the rules around using social media for non work-related activities by the employee. Love to get some feedback! I know Gwen will have a comment (bring it on G) - but I would like to hear from others as well to get some feedback on [...]

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Trial Ballooning a Job Offer: A Lesson in Stupidity…

Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by Tim Tolan.

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In search, one is focused on ONE GOAL, to find the best talent available in America in the shortest possible time frame. Hold that thought… for just a moment.
Recently I was engaged in a search assignment (did I mention a VERY difficult search assignment? ~ didn’t think so). After weeks and weeks of working very [...]