Submitting your resume for scrutiny to a recruiting firm or hiring manager may or may not lead to a job change. The health system CIO job market is fiercely competitive. How can you make sure your resume will be read and provoke interest? Recruiters look for key qualifiers on a resume that match a position [...]

These are turbulent times in healthcare IT, and there are many health system CIO opportunities opening up. You may decide to test your abilities as a candidate and reach out to an organization or an executive recruiter. What can you do to get past “no” if you feel you are unfairly evaluated? How do you [...]

We think of spring as a time for remodeling or house cleaning. In a health system, it might be time to reassess your IT department organizational structure and make adjustments. Many factors will cause a health system CIO to change his/her IT organization. For the last few years, it has been the external pressure of [...]

You have just started a new job, accepted an offer, or are a finalist in a search, and then something happens to you, your family, or the new company. You need to back out of the position. What are your options for gracefully exiting without putting a big dent in your reputation? Are there some [...]

Looking to expand your career horizons as a CIO? The options are growing in a number of healthcare organizations that need IT expertise and leadership. In many cases the titles can be different than what you expect. It is important to read the position specification if you are interested in an opportunity. If you have [...]

Congratulations to anyone who has changed jobs recently. The healthcare CIO job market is turbulent, and if you have found your next best job, that is wonderful news. Did you find adjusting to a new environment, new work colleagues, and different policies and procedures uneventful or full of stress? As someone who has made a [...]

We all know that first impressions are important when you meet someone. Appearance, attire, posture, and overall look are things we see and judge within seconds of meeting someone. During your career as a health system CIO, you may have several opportunities to interview for another position. Have you seriously evaluated what “impression” you make [...]