Healthcare IT Today

The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Cover Letter

Posted on23. Aug, 2010 by Erin Kennedy.

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Your cover letter is one of the most important documents you will write in your Healthcare IT job search. Some argue that it’s equally as important as the resume. Of course, every job will place a different amount of weight on the cover letter, but however important the cover letter is to an employer, there [...]

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Thank You Note Writing Tips

Posted on21. Jul, 2010 by Joe Lavelle.

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My job as a coach is to suggest many ways in which they can reach, and even exceed, their professional goals. One piece of advice that I offer is to bring back the thank-you note because a few genuine words of appreciation can go a long way.

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Interview Prep Tips for Healthcare IT Jobs

Posted on16. Jul, 2010 by Erin Kennedy.

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The job market is hotly competitive right now, and Healthcare IT jobs aren’t any exception. It’s not enough to simply have all the technical skills required to fulfill the duties of the job; project management skills (etc.) and harmonious team work are also considered mandatory areas of expertise. Hiring managers want to make sure you [...]

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“Planning” Your Healthcare IT Resume

Posted on14. Jun, 2010 by Erin Kennedy.

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Whether unemployed and looking, or just ‘updating’, it’s important these days to have your resume ready at a moment’s notice. For this reason, it’s vital to have a properly planned Healthcare IT resume. A poorly planned resume can result in missing out an interview, which can be devastating in this market. I bet you have [...]

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A Little-Known Job Search Jewel: The Thank You Letter

Posted on09. Jun, 2010 by Erin Kennedy.

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I’ve been asked many, many times, “Do I really need to send a Thank You letter to the employer?”… and the answer is always, “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
Okay, so I am a bit anal about Thank You letters. I know that–especially after a wedding or birthday (don’t get me started). But do we need to [...]

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Umm, Healthcare IT Jobseeker? If You’re 50, Don’t Put Your Fraternity on Your Resume

Posted on04. Jun, 2010 by Erin Kennedy.

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It is very important to keep the information on your resume as relevant as possible. Remember, the hiring person is only going to take around 15 seconds to scan your resume, so yours has to be “quick and dirty.” In other words, keep your information current and pertinent to the job you want. If the [...]