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Guide to Successfully Working as a Consultant in the Healthcare IT Industry – Part One

Posted on13. Apr, 2012 by David Kushan.

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If you missed my Intro blog post to this series, here’s the link. First let me say that there is a difference between consulting and staff augmentation (contracting). For the sake of this guide, I am not going to spend time differentiating between the two. For this guide, I am going to define consulting around [...]

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A Reflection on Wastefulness

Posted on12. Apr, 2012 by Cassie Thiessen.

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In three little weeks, I will once again be a resident of Chicago, IL and I am thrilled about it! As many of my readers know, I moved back to my home town of Boise, ID last summer to assist my mom on her journey through breast cancer. Her prognosis is excellent and it’s time [...]

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Better Check Your References Before the Employer Does

Posted on09. Apr, 2012 by Erin Kennedy.

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There has long been a debate regarding references and whether or not to include them in a resume. Many applicants are uncomfortable providing the information up front, preferring instead to simply state that references are available upon request. This is an outdated method and I always encourage clients NOT to write that on their resume, [...]

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Location, Location, Location – A Traveling Healthcare IT Consultant’s Life from a Road’s View

Posted on30. Mar, 2012 by Shirley Corsey.

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For over two years here at HealthcareITToday, I have chronicled my experiences as a Vendor Certified Healthcare Information Technology Consultant – providing details, advice, and what my work life is like, specifically in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) job industry from my first hand knowledge. Most of this information I have provided has been based mainly from my sometimes [...]

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Making Sure You Have Strong Cover Letters and Email Messages

Posted on20. Mar, 2012 by Erin Kennedy.

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You know how you always hear, “Typically, recruiters and HR managers look over a cover letter in less than a minute to determine if you’re a strong candidate?” Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s TRUE. Your cover letter must prove to readers that you are a viable choice for a Healthcare IT position, [...]

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Laying the Groundwork for Success in Your New Job

Posted on08. Mar, 2012 by Joe Lavelle.

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Congratulations! Many of you in the Healthcare IT World have taken on new roles as a result of the incredible demand for your skills. Some of you have even moved into executive roles for the first time. I am sincerely happy for you!