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5 Ways a Job in Healthcare Wins the Career Lottery

Posted on April 10, 2014 by James G. Lenhardt, CPC, CTS

 

5 Ways a Job in Healthcare Wins the Career Lottery

Healthcare jobs are some of the most sought-after in the nation, and for good reason. The perks of healthcare are unlike any other:

 

Perk #1: Job Growth

Healthcare jobs are booming at the moment–especially in Houston. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 of the top 20 fastest growing professions are in the healthcare industry. And the industry in total has over 13 million jobs. With the U.S.’s aging population and advances in medicine, these numbers will only keep rising. Job growth, job security, and being needed at your job are all perks of a job in healthcare.

 

Perk #2: Make a Difference in People’s Lives

In healthcare you will be able to make a difference in people’s lives unlike with any other career path. From helping save lives to bringing new life into the world—you can make an unforgettable difference in patients’ lives daily. A healthcare job offers you the unique opportunity to help people and get paid well.

 

Perk #3: Flexible Hours

Because many healthcare facilities run 24 hours a day, you can work at any time. Shifts at odd hours are perfect for those who are looking to spend more time with their family or pursue further education. Lots of shifts also means that it is relatively easy to switch with a coworker if you need to.

 

Perk #4: Dynamic Work Environment

No two days on the job are the same. The exciting and fast-paced nature of the healthcare industry is what makes it so adaptable to TV series and movies. There’s a reason healthcare jobs work so well on-screen: there’s never a dull moment. Time can fly while you’re working (and this can’t be said of many other jobs!).

 

Perk #5: Outstanding Pay & Benefits 

A healthcare job may not be as lucrative as winning the actual lottery, but it does pay well. For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare administration jobs offer an average salary of $85,000 per year. Most healthcare jobs offer salaries that are at least enough to live on, in addition to benefits that are above average.

 

There’s one more way that a job in healthcare is like winning the career lottery: there are many levels you can start at. Starting from the level of a GED and up, there are jobs that require no prior training. If you would like to get your career in healthcare started today, click here to find a job with Hire Priority in Houston.

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Continually Recruiting: Attracting the Best Healthcare Candidates

Posted on April 6, 2014 by James G. Lenhardt, CPC, CTS

 

Continually Recruiting:

How to Attract the Best Healthcare Candidates in Houston

 

The best recruiters know that finding the perfect person for a job starts well in advance of a position opening up. Employers who recruit top talent are constantly recruiting, through marketing themselves and upping their desirability as a place to work.

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Even in a job market experiencing as much growth as that of the Houston healthcare industry, if you aren’t continually recruiting you won’t be able to hire the best person for the job. Here’s how to create a recruiting strategy that is constantly drawing from a talented candidate pool:

1. Market Yourself as an Employer

During the hiring process candidates are not only trying to impress you as their employer; but you should seek to impress them as well. Multiple employers seek after the best of the best candidates and you need to have a competitive edge in order to get their attention.

What does this look like? To start with, your website is one of the most effective marketing tools in your arsenal. Make the most of it by having a way for potential employees to submit their resumes online, along with a running list of current job openings. Additionally, your website should make it clear why a talented candidate would want to work there. Job perks, company achievements, and positive reviews can all be subtly marketed to catch the eyes of candidates.

2. Test the Waters

Practice makes perfect – and this is true when it comes to recruiting. How do you know if a job posting will speak to the right type of person for a job? Or if the best candidates are even clicking on your job listings? One way is to test the waters of your pool of applicants. Trying out job postings with different key words or perspectives can help you mine valuable insight into the healthcare job seeker market for when you do need a new employee.

What if you aren’t hiring right now? Even if you don’t need a new employee at this moment, you can still post jobs and follow up with candidates. You never know what will happen: people quit, people get fired, and testing the waters could reel in an applicant that’s a perfect fit.

 3. Keep in Touch with Applicants

Following up with applicants is a good policy to have as a recruiter, and candidates will take notice. Thanking candidates for their application, and letting them know in a timely fashion if you’ve chosen to go with someone else will be appreciated by those applying.

How does this pay off? Healthcare job applicants who you don’t hire may be right for a position in the future or are potential customers – and keeping in touch with them is one way to leave a positive impression.

 

These success of these 3 recruiting strategies lies in their ability to draw candidates 365 days a year. Continuous recruiting attracts the best candidates by getting a leg up on your competition, preparing for unexpected job vacancies, and not losing out on someone who could be perfect for your company.

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Administrative Career Tips

Posted on January 24, 2014 by James G. Lenhardt, CPC, CTS

 

5 Tips to Get Ahead in an Administrative Career

Administrative jobs can be beneficial as both a career as well as a pathway into a new field. In order to advance your career, being the best you can at your administrative position is important. Here’s how:

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1.    Organize Your Space Efficiently

Many administrative jobs require you to multitask for the majority of the day, which demands a commitment to organization. If you take a small chunk of time to set up your space in an effective manner, time and confusion will be saved later working on other tasks.

2.    Increase Your Knowledge of Your Industry

One of the best ways to stay at the top of your game is to continuously stay abreast of industry trends and knowledge. Beyond knowledge of how to complete your administrative tasks, knowledge of the industry you are working in will help you succeed at your job. For example, in Houston there is a large demand for Admins in the Healthcare sector. Familiarity with the healthcare field in Houston will not only help you get a job, but help you operate better in medical environment once hired.

3.    Focus on Your Communication Skills

Throughout the course of your day in an administrative job you will have to interact with a wide range of people. The opportunities for miscommunications are many, so honing your communication skills is crucial. In order to advance your administrative careers, you should be able to communicate effectively and professionally as second nature. Effective communication in the office will usually mean clear, articulate, and concise delivery of information.

4.    Be Polite

Manners in the office can go a long way, and will communicate a professional attitude to others that is invaluable. Whether you are being courteous in online, telephone, or face-to-face exchanges, going the extra mile to be polite will leave a good impression.

5.    Continue to Learn

As the responsibilities of your admin job grow over time it is important to stay on top of your work and up to date with industry standards. Further education and training can ensure that you are continuing to improve your performance level. Make the most of the benefits your company offers by seeing if your employer will sponsor you in taking a training or class.

Administrative careers are beneficial in the experience, skills, and networking they require. Using these tips to advance your administrative career can look like becoming better at the job you have now, as well as opening up your future to new career opportunities in administrative field and beyond.

 

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