“She’s testing you,” my Mom said, as I filled her in on my daughter’s latest trick. Scarlett has taken to throwing food off of her tray — but that’s just part of it. As she is doing it, she looks me right in the eye, as if to say, “You see this, right? I’m tossing […]
What You Need To Know Before Seeking A New Job
The career of a health system CIO has many ups and downs and, at some point, you may decide to leave your current employer. As you network with colleagues, talk to friends at conferences, or discuss opportunities with recruiters, you will be asked, “Why do you want to leave your job?” It is important to […]
Telling Your Story Without Being An Open Book
The spider web of social media can entice you in to participate, but it’s essential to guard your image as a health system CIO by avoiding some pitfalls. Being involved in social media is very trendy and important for your professional image, but use caution on what you say, upload, like, or share on Twitter, […]
Tips For Making Great Health IT Hires
There is a tremendous need for qualified health IT workers for provider organizations and vendors. The new 2013 HIMSS Workforce Survey gives a wonderful overview of Health IT hiring practices. What I am seeing at provider organizations are a few obstacles in the path of hiring. Below are some tips on avoiding these challenges as […]
Fall Fashion: A Look at Trendy New Health IT Positions
The titles of health system executives and professionals are evolving and changing. Since 2009, there has been a rush to implement EMR/CPOE systems and meet Meaningful Use and ICD-10 requirements, along with an increased focus on Data Analytics, Population Health and Accountable Care. These IT initiatives are spurring new titles and positions. I am also […]
Balancing Vacations With Your Vocation
According to healthsystemCIO.com’s July Snap Survey, while many CIOs took time off to vacation this summer, 90 percent admitted to not being truly disconnected. How has your summer gone? If you vacationed, were you truly away or were you always checking in at work? For me as a recruiter, summer is always challenging because it […]
To Get The Job, Avoid The Gaffes
Interviewing for a health system CIO position is both an art and a science, and avoiding major gaffes during the process should be your utmost concern. It’s important to be well-prepared before doing an onsite interview, of course. And sometimes mistakes can’t be helped (we’re all human). Nevertheless, allow me to share some recent CIO […]
10 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interviews
Opportunities for health system CIOs are out there and you’re applying — so why aren’t you getting asked for an interview or two? If you’ve faced this frustration in your job search, here are 10 reasons you might have failed to secure an interview, and some tips to make sure it doesn’t happen again. 1. […]
How To Get Noticed By Search Firms
Landing a new job as a health system CIO can be a daunting task. You may have been assisted along your career path by an executive recruiter, and hopefully it was a rewarding experience. But what if you have never been approached by an executive recruiter about open positions? How can you get noticed and […]
The Key Role CIOs Play in Facility Planning
Spring is here and the economy is showing signs of recovery, which is good news for all. The nation’s health systems have shown restraint in regards to spending on new construction, according to a recent survey in Health Facilities Management, but needed facelifts and infrastructure improvements seem to be picking up again. If your organization […]