Healthcare IT Today

Bringing Attitude to Phone Interviews

Posted on05. Apr, 2012 by Carter Groome.

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Virtual meetings have become a staple of business life. In our field and especially in the consulting arena, prospective employers turn to the phone to interview candidates nationwide and beyond. I’ve brokered thousands of phone interviews over the years and just when I think I’ve heard it all some new animal in the background will [...]

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Valuable Career Webinar Tonight! Positioning Yourself For Success In The ICD-10 Marketplace

Posted on08. Feb, 2012 by Carter Groome.

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Most likely you’ve either heard about or are up to your elbows in the mandated transition to ICD-10. In case you’re a little foggy on the whole ICD system, here’s an ICD primer, courtesy of the CMS and the AMA: ICD stands for “International Classification of Diseases,” and the 10 refers to the fact that [...]

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Is Your Resume Drowning In Jargon?

Posted on31. Jan, 2012 by Carter Groome.

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We’re all guilty. Jargon is ubiquitous in our writing and cutting back is as hard as turning down a piece of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. It seems even harder in the healthcare IT field because we are combining two notoriously buzzword-heavy fields. Phrases like “synergy,” “space,” and “outside the box” are just the beginning of [...]

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University of Illinois at Chicago Unveils Industry Insider Interviews

Posted on24. Jun, 2011 by Gwen Darling.

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University of Illinois at Chicago faculty and staff had the privilege of meeting and interviewing a variety of C-level healthcare IT industry professionals at the HIMSS11 Annual Conference and Exhibition. HIMSS11 took place February 21 –24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. During the last day of the conference, top industry professionals [...]

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Time To Review Your Online Presence

Posted on05. May, 2011 by Carter Groome.

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Healthcare IT opportunities are everywhere and demand for your services is as high as ever. That demand has spurned the interest of applicants with a dizzying array of skill sets, diversity, and they way you are viewed even before speaking to or meeting prospective employers. Standing out among your peers or those who want to [...]

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Is “Selling Yourself” During An Interview A Good Idea?

Posted on20. Apr, 2011 by Carter Groome.

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“You’ve got to sell yourself!” We hear it all the time and candidates looking for a new job or consulting engagement feel the pressure of the cliché weighing down on them with every LinkedIn update, resume submitted, and exchange between recruiters, employers and colleagues. Yes, selling is a part of an interview but your approach [...]