Charting a course through the complicated path to your next great position in healthcare IT can be tedious and frustrating. Let me give you a jump start into 2015 and share some helpful ways to accelerate your path and maneuver around the bumps and potholes in your way. As we know, there are no official Rules of the Road for healthcare IT job seekers, but here are the key elements for your journey in 2015.
- Licenses (your needed documents and education)
- Bachelor’s degree is usually required from an accredited college or university
- Advanced degree may be preferred
- Applicable certifications always a plus
- Outstanding resume showcasing your key accomplishments, updated yearly
- Three to five professional references, including bosses, colleagues, and subordinates
- Laws (unofficial/unwritten laws you need to obey as a job seeker)
- Be prepared and research a prospective company
- Be ready to give a 75-word elevator speech about your career
- Read the job description; know what an employer is looking for
- Arrive on time for an interview, well-groomed and with a great attitude
- Listen first, but ask appropriate questions
- Send a short note or email to thank them and ask for a follow-up
- Signs and Signals
- Look for green lights and seek opportunities that fit your background
- Be prepared to stop a search if not treated well, or suspect unwanted behaviors
- Seek feedback and clarification if signals are not clear
- Denials, Dismissals, and Hazards
- Being let go or merged out can happen to anyone; look at it as a chance for a new opportunity
- Beware of online hazards in your personal or professional record; clean them up as best you can
- If terminated, speak to a human resources lawyer before signing any documents
- Safe Job Hunting Tips
- Update your LinkedIn profile and resume; stay prepared to move on your career
- Gain confidence and credibility by delivering what you promise
- Expand your communication and listening skills; speak and write on your expertise
Happy New Year, and be careful out there on the health IT highways!
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