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Post Your Resume Online
There are number websites that allow users to post resumes, search for jobs, share tips and salary rates and give overall good information for those looking for health care jobs. These sites allow both employers and job seekers to post, so that connections can be made. Some of the most prominent and helpful websites and some of their features are listed below:
HealthJobsUSA.com
Health Jobs USA allows you to browse jobs, post and review resumes, visit employer website links, view websites, blogs and forums that contain additional information and search educational information.
You can also view licensing information, take a salary survey, view job search and career tips, post jobs, advertise and review media releases.
This site lists jobs by category all across the country so you can find what you are looking for, in any area of the country.
HealthCareJobs.org
This site has much of the same information as Health Jobs USA but we will still review some of their key resources.
Health Care Jobs offers:
- Resume Writing Tips
- Resume Posting
- Job Posting
- Career Center Links
- Advertising
- Educational Resources (Online Schools and Degree Offerings)
- Additional Resources and Contact Information
- Government JobsHealthECareers.com
This is the last website we will discuss, although there are many more out there that offer these types of services. You can login here as either an employer or job seeker, as with the other sites. Right at the top of the page are all the job categories in which they offer services and additional searching options if you are unsure of where you fit.
Once you have chosen your field of choice, you will be redirected to media, news resources, events, career services, employment opportunities and other information about your chosen field.
Other health career website services include: allhealthcarejobs.com, comphealth.com and healthcareitjobs.com. We would suggest looking through and posting your resume on any and all of these websites to get the most out of your job search.
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5 Best Cities To Land A Job in Healthcare
Last post we talked about the 5 worst cities in the nation to get a job in healthcare. This time we will be sharing the good news by sharing the 5 best places to find a health care job. Starting at the beginning is obviously the best place to start. The number one city to go to for health care job opportunities in the United State is:
Sioux Falls, SD
Not exactly what you expected huh? Steady employment rates are enjoyed in this city because of the booming credit card industries that call it home. Additionally, the 2.5% unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country and a recent gift to local hospitals has allowed them to increase their employment. These stats have earned this city the #1 Small City For Small Businesses and Careers for the 7th year in a row.
Madison, WI
South Dakota’s neighbor to the east, Wisconsin, also has a high number of employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This college town keeps things fun and entertaining while boasting some of the most world-reknowned healthcare facilities in the nation.
Fort Walton – Destin – Crestview, FL
This metro area missed the hard hits of the recession. It continues to be bustling and bursting with healthcare job opportunities.
Des Moines, IA
Another mid-west city joins the ranks of healthcare happiness. This city is home to 5 colleges or universities as well as nationally recognized health related facilities including: Prinicpal Life Insurance Company, Iowa Health System, and Wellmark, Inc.
Boston, MA
Finishing off the fab five is an eastern state. This city contains some of the best healthcare facilities in the nation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel. There are currently nearly 500,000 healthcare employees in this city, but don’t let that discourage you. It is still one of the biggest growing industries in the area.
These are just some suggestions if you are out of work and looking for a job in the healthcare field. There are many other small towns and cities that may be hiring, you just have to know how and where to look.
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Five Worst Cities for Health Care Jobs
We have the top five lists for both the best and worst cities to search for jobs in the health care field. We figured that most people like to get the bad news first, so here it is… Hopefully you aren’t currently looking in any of these cities for your next big opportunity in health care!Even if your town doesn’t have a high unemployment rate, your health care field may be at a hiring stand-still. Here are the top five towns you should avoid when applying to a health care related job.
1. Yuma, AZ
This city is run on mostly agriculture, which it makes it one of the cities hit hardest by the ongoing recession. In 2009 alone jobs in the health care field dropped 6.2%. Unfortunately, forecasters don’t predict a turn around anytime soon and suggest checking Tuscon for health care jobs in the area.
2. Fresno, CA
Yes, even California can’t go untouched. Even though health care professionals are currently needed, there isn’t enough construction going on right now, which means buildings for health care cannot be provided. You can expect to see an increase in health care jobs as soon as the rest of the Fresno economy take an upward turn. Look in Dublin, CA; San Marcos, CA; San Francisco, CA until this occurs.
3. Dalton, GA
1984 was the last time Dalton, GA had an unemployment rate this high. A housing slump along, backed by major companies cutting back their employment force has caused this Georgia town to suffer. Health care jobs may be found in nearby Atlanta until Dalton gets back on their feet.
4. Waterbury, CT
Here comes the east coast, right on cue. Waterbury has an unemployment has an unemployment rate higher than the entire state as a whole. The workers hit the hardest are hourly employees, such as medical assistants, clinical lab technicians and nurses. Job seekers should check nearby Bridgeport, or New Haven, CT.
5. Monroe, MI
We can’t leave out the mid-west now can we? Of course not! Monroe, like many Michigan cities has been struggling since the crash of the automobile industry. Much like Fresno, the lack of construction is more of an obstruction than the lack of need for health care jobs in general. Search Ann Arbor and Battle Creek for other health care job opportunities.
Hopefully we didn’t hit too close to home when speaking of the cities that are struggling right now. There are plenty of others that may be struggling as well, so join us next time for the good news, cities where health care jobs are booming!
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Climb the Health Care Ladder
There are a number of health care jobs that you can get that will act as stepping stones to the career you would like to have in the future. These jobs are handy for getting to know the profession, getting our foot in the door and your name in the ears of health care professionals as well as finding out for yourself if this is really the career you’d like to pursue. Lucky for you, most of these jobs don’t require a 4 year degree. So you don’t have to shell out the money for a bachelor’s degree until you decide you’re ready.
Here are some stepping stone jobs to help you get started on your way to a career in Health Care.
Stepping Stone Health Care Jobs
Radiological Technician helps prepare patients for X-rays and other diagnostic tests. Step Up:Radiological Technologist, Mammography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Lab Technician performs laboratory procedures. Step Up: Clinical Lab Technologist, Pathologist
Physical Therapy Assistant or Aide helps physical therapists to provide treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients. Assistants often require 2 years of schooling while aides learn on the job. Step Up: Physical Therapist, Specialist, Administrative.
Pharmacy Technician help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties. Step Up: Pharmacist
Certified Nursing Assistant typically works in a nursing home or hospital, and performs everyday living tasks for the elderly. Step Up:Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists
These are just a few of the jobs that you can use to get a jump start on a career in your medical career. When working at a hospital there is also a possibility of on-site opportunities, such as classes, tuition aide and frequent patient contact. You may also be able to get your foot in the door with a number of health care professionals who can get you started with your future health care career.
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How to Nail the Interview
Of course resumes and applications are important parts of getting a job, but many times it is the interview that gets you hired. Oftentimes this is where people have the most trouble. With competition in the health care field growing it will be more important than ever for you to be able to make it get through each interview with ease, confidence and grace. That is why we have provided you with some important tips to help you nail the interview so that you can land the job you’ve been looking for.Know Both Your Strengths and Weaknesses
It is important that you are ready and aware of both your strengths and weaknesses so that you can accentuate the positive about yourself. When speaking of your strengths, make sure to relate them as best you can to the job you are seeking.
Relax
It is imperative that you learn how to relax and breathe. Of course you will be a little bit anxious, this is natural. However, being in control of the situation will likely impress the potential employer.
Arrive Early
Arriving early shows the potential employer that you are prepared. This also gives you some extra time to relax, use the restroom and get out any last minute jitters.
Dress Appropriately
Don’t over or under dress. Too many accessories, too much make-up or perfumes can turn away a potential employer very quickly. However, don’t be too casual. When you know what the employer is looking for it is easy to dress appropriately.
Don’t Forget Conversation is a Two-Way Street
Be ready to talk about yourself. The interview process is so that the potential employer can get to know you and you can get to know more about the company. Be ready to ask as well as answer questions. Practice with friends and family if needed.
Using these few tips are a great way to get started preparing for a job interview, no matter what field you are searching in. Most importantly though, don’t forget to be yourself. Employers want someone real and honest. When you go into an interview confident about who you are and what you can offer the company, you are sure to do well.
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Future Looking Bright for Healthcare Professionals
With technology soaring and baby boomers retiring, there are sure to be more beeping gadgets, buzzing machines and whizzing widgets than ever before within the next ten years. This is just part of the reason that the out that according the U.S. Labor Department, “13 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations between 2004 and 2014 are related to health care.”
Job Trends
With soaring technology, growing obesity and other health care concerns, and millions of baby boomers retiring comes the need for highly skilled health-care professionals, like doctors and specialists. Experts predict that many careers in the health-care field will be able to enjoy job security.
Among those at the top of the list include biomedical engineers, medical scientists, veterinary technicians and physical therapists. Before 2018 the industry as a whole is expected to grow at an alarming rate of 22%. In demand currently are:
1. Registered Nurses- the number of jobs expected for registered nurses has been projected to reach at least 580,000 by 2016. This is not counting the retiring baby boomers that will leave jobs empty.
2. Home Health Aides- with the projected number of retirees, it is no wonder that home health care has a projected growth of 27% in the coming years.
3. Medical Assistant- medical assistants and especially those who have received formal training and education is expected to generate another 148,000 jobs by 2016.
4. Pharmacy Technician- for much of the same reason as demand for home health aides increase, so will pharmacy technicians. As baby boomers retire to their homes, pharmacies are likely to experience an influx of orders. Much of the training for career may be done on the job which is also appealing to many who do not want to spend additional time and money furthering their education.
5. Medical Secretary- job opportunities in this field are expected to grow between 9 and 17% and for those who have the proper training even more possibilities may arise.
Education
Most of the jobs listed above do require extensive education and training. With the economy falling to pieces, financial security may be something worth considering even if a four year degree was not originally in your plans.
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Three of the Top Most Overrated Jobs are Found in Healthcare
You may be surprised to hear that three of the top four overrated jobs in the world are in the healthcare field. Surgeons, psychiatrists, and physicians claim those spots two, three and four, while corporate executive holds onto the top spot.
Many people may think psychiatrists have it relatively easy, given the money they get paid to sit around and talk to people about their lives. And doctors get a bad reputation because many think that once they receive their degree they just sit around and roll in the money and are set for life. What people fail to take into account is that there are many other factors involved. It is not just sit back and relax time. These professionals have people’s lives in their hands, work long hours and are constantly facing litigation and law suits.
How they were Ranked
The most overrated rankings looked at five core aspects of 200 jobs in order to make their decision. These five aspects included work environment, income, stress levels, physical demands and job outlook. One aspect that this survey failed to mention however was personal satisfaction and many believe that this is a very important part of their careers.
Physicians, especially general practice physicians seem to have the highest overall satisfaction with their careers.
How Do I Know if it’s Right for Me?
After hearing this, you may be wondering how you know if one of these jobs is really what you want to do for the rest of your life. Don’t let anyone make that decision for you. If you are in it primarily to make good money, keep in mind the long hard hours and the types of situations you will be dealing with on a daily basis. Otherwise the decision is yours and will come to you easily as you progress towards your goals.
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Tips for Getting a Nursing Job
For new nursing graduates, getting hired might seem like an impossible task. You can’t seem to get hired unless you’re experienced, but you can’t gain experience if you don’t get a job, right? Wrong. There are things you can do to get your first nursing job. Don’t think it’s impossible. It may not be through the traditional route, but you can get hired.
Start Early
The best time to start networking and building contacts in the nursing field is as a student. The more experience the better. Let’s say you want to work in surgery, or in some kind of hospital setting, getting your foot in the door is the best step up you can make towards getting hired.
Have you ever heard the expression “it’s not what you know but who you know?” When it comes to getting a job in this tough economy, no truer words have been said.
So get to know people. You might have to start at the bottom, but at least it’s starting. See if you can work as a nurse’s aid (we know this isn’t ideal—they work hard for little money), but you’ll make connections and gain contacts that could possibly be potential references.
Volunteer
Make yourself known in the hospital or retirement home or wherever you’re trying to become employed. Any connection established is still a connection and can help you gain a step up. Plus you’ll get helpful experience.
The best time to start doing this kind of work is as a nursing student. Volunteer work is ideal because you have much more flexibility to fit the time around your schedule. But you’ll get to know the staff and the residents which will be highly helpful when you finally get the interview.
Be Watchful
Don’t be afraid to be slightly annoying. Maybe not literally, but you don’t want people to forget you’re actively seeking a job. You want to keep it fresh in their minds at all times.
Ask for new openings and options you can take to get hired. Most likely your dream job will come through a friend of a friend.
Don’t Give Up
We know these ideas won’t land you the job tomorrow, but you’ll be actively working towards getting hired. Even if it’s a month away, that’s much better than sitting around feeling depressed for a month because you still haven’t got a job.
Get up. Get active. Get to work. Something will work out, you just need to go about getting a job in a way you most likely didn’t anticipate when you started nursing school.
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Writing the Cover Letter
It’s no secret that jobs are scarce, even in the medical field. The competition is really tough, and it seems like no matter what you do, there’s always someone more qualified.There are many new college graduates up to date on some of the latest technologies within the medical field, where as more experienced medical workers might not have the technology down, but have the experience essential to be a good employee.
Either way, it’s not always easy to find a job opening, and even harder to be hired.
Start at the Beginning
Get back to the basics—check your cover letter writing skills.
Hardcopy resumes and cover letters are simply a thing of the past. Everything is digital. Everything. Keep this question in mind when developing your cover letter and resume, how will this look in the body of an email?
Cover Letters
For your cover letter, you need to think about a professional image and what message you’re sending to a potential employer.
For the medical field especially, attention to the smallest details is important. If you have glaring grammatical errors, who’s to say you won’t make the same mistakes when it comes to something more important like medications and dosages.
Don’t let a simple mistake send the wrong message about you.
For the cover letter, remember to:
• Single space everything
• Don’t indent new paragraphs—leave a space between lines instead
• Leave 3 spaces between your closing and your typed name
• Your heading should include all contact info, and the current date
• The introduction should include a salutation
• Body of cover letter should read like an argument—why you’re the right person for the job
• Closing should let potential employers know what your plan of action is: what for a phone call, follow up with an
email/phone call
• Always thank the reader for his/her/their timeIn our busy lives and in a busy world, it’s surprising how little time employers actually look a cover letter or resume over before making an initial decision to read more, or set the cover letter, and the person it represents, aside.
When you’re up against 30 other candidates, you’ve got to be short, concise and get to the point. Don’t be afraid to be too bold; you want to make it past the first 10 second glance over. You want to be different, and hired.
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Finding a Health Care Job
How Can I Get a Job in Health Care?
Luckily for people trained in the health care field, there will always be sick and injured people. This means that the world will always need its doctors and nurses and other health professionals. In tricky economic times, hospitals and doctor’s offices suffer too, which leads to pay cuts and lay-offs. No one wants to get caught getting paid less than they deserve, or losing a job they’re good at. Luckily there are ways to boost y9ur chances of making a good living in the health care field.
Make Yourself Look Good
This tip is pretty straight forward. Employers are looking for the best people to hire for their organizations. If you plan on being a doctor, you’re going to have to start to look impressive long before you ever make it to medical school. Study hard and get good grades in college, and in all your premed courses. Do some research and find a really good medical school, and come out at the top of your class. The same goes for nurses. Go to a well qualified nursing school. and train hard. The world needs good nurses.
If you didn’t do so well in your training, that’s alright too. You may not be able to get the most prestigious jobs out there, but you may be able to score something adequate. Do your best to find volunteer work, or small paying gigs in health care that can boost your resume.
Go Where the Jobs Are
The more people there are in an are, the more health care professionals the community needs. This is why you might benefit greatly by moving to a big city. It’s true, your competition may be doing the same thing, but remember, there are more jobs in New York than there are in Lima, Ohio.
Do what you want, and be the best that you can be. The world is looking for good, hard working health care professionals. It might as well be you!
