Healthcare IT Today

Dial Tone in Mid-Sentence

Posted on03. May, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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Not too long ago, I had to call a great candidate and pass on the news that my client had decided to pursue another candidate, and she was no longer under consideration. It’s the worst part of my job. Giving honest feedback about the status of a search means sometimes being the deliverer of bad [...]

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High Anxiety: Assessment Testing

Posted on15. Apr, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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Ok… here’s the situation. You are pretty far down the road in the interview process and feeling pretty good about your chances to land a new job. The chemistry between you and the hiring manager is great and in your last interview you begin to start using present tense language when discussing your new role. [...]

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Text Messaging Madness…

Posted on29. Mar, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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I’m not entirely sure as to how this subject will go over – but that’s never stopped me before. This, my friends is not a rant but a call of concern that’s been on my mind lately. The future of our country and the world will be in the hands of our youth and unlike [...]

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Confident or Cocky?

Posted on21. Mar, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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There is a huge difference! Most of us know the (glaring) differences between the two personality types. Well, everyone except the cocky ones – because, in all likelihood they will never read this blog post or any other material that could help them grow their career, their income or become better human beings. No need to. [...]

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Lessons from Bloody Tuesday

Posted on08. Mar, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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Nothing is sacred in the world we live in. Especially when it comes to job security. And…if you don’t believe me just ask one of the 200+ employees (a close estimate) laid off by McKesson last month. Can you imagine sharing a romantic Valentine’s Day with your significant other and 24 hours later telling them – I [...]

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Why HIMSS Feels Better in 2011…

Posted on20. Feb, 2011 by Tim Tolan.

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Boy oh boy. What a difference a year can make. Finally we are all starting to realize that we are on the cusp of something REALLY cool and REALLY big! But – let’s not forget where we’ve been. The last few years have been different for me at HIMSS. Really different. Let’s take a quick look back at [...]