Renee Brannan, Business Development Manager at HIT Consulting Jobs highlights sixteen steps for presenting your resume to healthcare IT recruiters
Whether you are new to the healthcare information technology industry or a seasoned consultant, use these sixteen steps for presenting your resume to healthcare IT recruiters to stand out in the crowd.
1. First and foremost, have your resume updated and prepared to submit to the recruiter. The competition is fierce out there, so time is of
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Career Spotlight: 10 Netiquette Rules Every Job Seeker Should Know
As our lives become more and more involved with the internet, we have to become more aware of our web presence. Netiquette, the etiquette of the internet, is of more importance now than it ever has been before. With online classes, online job profiles, and online dating, the way we conduct ourselves online impacts every aspect of our lives. In the online world, our communication skills are tested. The only means of communication we have on the web is through the written word, which can
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Career Spotlight: 7 Steps to Leverage a Counteroffer for a Larger Salary
Leveraging a competitive offer can be a tricky and potentially risky affair. Follow these steps to put yourself in the best position to leverage a competitive offer for a better deal or successfully retreat, if necessary.Don’t bluffIf you’re not prepared to take the counteroffer, don’t try to leverage it to obtain a raise. Be prepared for either party to refuse to negotiate or rescind the offer.Act before Day 1Your best bet to leverage a competitive offer is during negotiations with a potential
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For All Job Seekers: HIT Consulting Jobs
As a Healthcare IT Consultant myself, I recognize the importance of having a solid business network. I believe part of that network needs to include business partners who understand the HIT marketplace and offer value to us as consultants. HIT Consulting Jobs is a niche job board focused on matching qualified healthcare IT consultants with short and long term assignments. You can find them at www.HITConsultingJobs.com. Their folks (Sheila Rogers and Renee Brannan) understand the healthcare
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Career Spotlight: Should You Share Your Salary History?
Recently, I received a great question from a member of TheLadders:
"It seems that all articles on the subject suggest that candidates try to withhold their salary history from companies about to make them an offer. What should you do if you try this tactic and the company asks several times for your salary history, and ultimately says that they will not make you an offer until you provide your salary history?"
Well, folks, here's the answer.
Salary-making rule No. 1 in my book is, 'Postpone
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Career Spotlight: 10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Job Hunter Should Make in 2011
By Debra Donston-Miller
At the beginning of a new year we're full of resolutions — to lose weight, to exercise, to be a better person. But what are your job hunting resolutions? TheLadders askedrecruiters, career coaches, resume writersand other experts to recommend 10 promises that, if kept, will pay off in 2011.
1. Grow Your Network
Networking is a no-brainer, but in the new year you should examine how you are networking. Paula Loop, U.S. global recruiting leader for
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