Friday, February 12, 2010
Medical Assistant/Scheduler - Temp to hire
Medical Assistant/Scheduler needed for well established yet growing Neurology practice. Will be responsible for scheduling appointments and providing back office support. Duties include taking vitals, verifying insurance, copying, updating patient charts, filing, and confirming appointments. Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant working in a busy practice. Ideal candidate will possess great customer service skills, exceptional phone skills, and the ability to communicate well with patients. Experience in medisoft is a plus. Client offers excellent salary and benefits!!! Free Parking! For more information, please visit www.executeam.com or email alison@executeam.com
LVN Office Manager Needed!!!
LVN Office Manager needed for well established yet growing Neurology practice. Will work in the back office alongside the clinician and assist with triaging phone calls. Will eventually function in a management role. Requires at least 10 years of experience as an LVN in addition to previous management experience. Must have strong people skills, the ability to drive others, and be a self motivator who will do anything to get the job done right. Client offers excellent salary and benefits!!! Free Parking!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Resume Mistakes Can Cost You The Job
Recently I was assisting an employer with the hiring process and reviewed many resumes that were sent in. I couldn't help but be concerned that so many people are not having any job search success because they are using a very poor resume to represent themselves to potential employers. A poor resume drags out a search for new employment.
A candidate's resume typically gets a 15-second glance, if it gets looked at all. Employers complain that they receive hundreds of resumes for any listed opening but 90% of the applicants are not qualified to do the advertised job.
In recent hiring trends many resumes are never being seen by human eyes. An electronic computer scans it, looking at keywords and eliminating all others. Employers confess to getting so many resumes that the speed of applying is a hiring factor. Employers told me they look through the resume stack until they find four or five good ones, call those candidates in for an interview, and may leave hundreds of resumes unread.
Today it is only a well-written resume advertising accomplishments and past performance results that gets noticed. Of course you know that, but when I look at the resumes being sent out to employers I cringe because so many avoidable mistakes are causing job hunters to be rejected. In my books Winning Resumes and Winning Cover Letters, we published a survey of over 600 hiring managers to learn exactly what gets attention and what gets rejected. A few of the major mistakes revealed included:
Lying. Employers reported they are on the lookout for the significant increase in lies or serious exaggerated claims made in people's resumes. Common deceptions include accomplishments, salary, or size of the team managed. Helen, an HR Executive Recruiter inside a prominent company, wrote on her survey form: “Never, ever, lie. One person I hired lied about having a college degree when she did not have one. We fired her when the lie was uncovered.”
ACTION STEP: Don't Lie. Most employers catch you in the interview or when they do reference checks, so inflating your qualifications into fabrications is NOT the same as using good self marketing to get hired.
No apparent accomplishments. Employers report that many people's resumes are just dull job descriptions but candidates do not list any kind of results achieved on the job. The surveyed employers heavily criticized generic resumes as a worthless effort.
ACTION STEP: Results sell! Use specific facts noting demonstrated skills, and past accomplishments achieved. Our formula for success is using actions=results bullets that command attention. Be sure to include figures on how large, how many, what you did, and how it turned out. Stress actions that resulted in an increase in revenues, and any cost or time savings.
Lengthy resume. Surveyed managers reported that resumes only get a 15 second review. “More is not better,” noted Martha, an HR Director. “Long careers often travel into numerous pages and important accomplishments get lost. We won't read anything beyond a page especially with so many people applying.”
ACTION STEP: Write a concise one-page resume noting top achievements. Highlight only the relevant recent information related to doing the targeted job. Use action words to create more powerful sentences.
Spelling mistakes and use of micro-type. A top complaint with every manager and HR person in our survey noted: “I stop reading when I find spelling mistakes.” Employers felt typographical errors reflect the poor quality of work they can expect from you. Reducing the font size to cram more into a resume often results in making it harder to read and many employers noted that they simply skip reading the ones with very small type.
ACTION STEP: Proofread! Perfection is a necessity to remain competitive. Use size 12 font and a nice layout that is easily read. Use clean fonts (i.e. Arial) so phone numbers and email contact information is easily read.
No cover letter. Employers report that fewer candidates today use cover letters since many applicants are just blasting their resumes everywhere with a quick click on the send button. Surveyed employers stated cover letters are very influential and can snag an interview by themselves. They repeatedly noted was that it is a BIG MISTAKE using no cover letter at all.
ACTION STEP: Take the time to create a targeted letter addressing the specific employers needs. Opening with a couple sentences that advertise your top skills and accomplishments is the secret ingredient to getting your letter read. Then highlight exactly how you can perform the job and show definitive actions and outcomes.
A great resume is an essential career tool. It sends an employer this key message, “I'm a pro in everything I do, and someone you definitely want on your team.”
- Robin Ryan
Source: “Winning Resumes” and “Winning Cover Letters” Books by Robin Ryan.
© Copyright 2010 Robin Ryan. All rights reserved.
America's most popular career counselor, Robin Ryan, is the author of four bestselling books: 60 Seconds & You're Hired!, Winning Resumes, Winning Cover Letters, and What to Do with the Rest of Your Life. She's appeared on over a thousand TV & radio shows including Oprah, Dr. Phil, and has been published in most major newspapers and magazines including USA Today & the Wall Street journal. Contact her at 425.226.0414; email: info@robinryan.com.
From www.net-temps.com
A candidate's resume typically gets a 15-second glance, if it gets looked at all. Employers complain that they receive hundreds of resumes for any listed opening but 90% of the applicants are not qualified to do the advertised job.
In recent hiring trends many resumes are never being seen by human eyes. An electronic computer scans it, looking at keywords and eliminating all others. Employers confess to getting so many resumes that the speed of applying is a hiring factor. Employers told me they look through the resume stack until they find four or five good ones, call those candidates in for an interview, and may leave hundreds of resumes unread.
Today it is only a well-written resume advertising accomplishments and past performance results that gets noticed. Of course you know that, but when I look at the resumes being sent out to employers I cringe because so many avoidable mistakes are causing job hunters to be rejected. In my books Winning Resumes and Winning Cover Letters, we published a survey of over 600 hiring managers to learn exactly what gets attention and what gets rejected. A few of the major mistakes revealed included:
Lying. Employers reported they are on the lookout for the significant increase in lies or serious exaggerated claims made in people's resumes. Common deceptions include accomplishments, salary, or size of the team managed. Helen, an HR Executive Recruiter inside a prominent company, wrote on her survey form: “Never, ever, lie. One person I hired lied about having a college degree when she did not have one. We fired her when the lie was uncovered.”
ACTION STEP: Don't Lie. Most employers catch you in the interview or when they do reference checks, so inflating your qualifications into fabrications is NOT the same as using good self marketing to get hired.
No apparent accomplishments. Employers report that many people's resumes are just dull job descriptions but candidates do not list any kind of results achieved on the job. The surveyed employers heavily criticized generic resumes as a worthless effort.
ACTION STEP: Results sell! Use specific facts noting demonstrated skills, and past accomplishments achieved. Our formula for success is using actions=results bullets that command attention. Be sure to include figures on how large, how many, what you did, and how it turned out. Stress actions that resulted in an increase in revenues, and any cost or time savings.
Lengthy resume. Surveyed managers reported that resumes only get a 15 second review. “More is not better,” noted Martha, an HR Director. “Long careers often travel into numerous pages and important accomplishments get lost. We won't read anything beyond a page especially with so many people applying.”
ACTION STEP: Write a concise one-page resume noting top achievements. Highlight only the relevant recent information related to doing the targeted job. Use action words to create more powerful sentences.
Spelling mistakes and use of micro-type. A top complaint with every manager and HR person in our survey noted: “I stop reading when I find spelling mistakes.” Employers felt typographical errors reflect the poor quality of work they can expect from you. Reducing the font size to cram more into a resume often results in making it harder to read and many employers noted that they simply skip reading the ones with very small type.
ACTION STEP: Proofread! Perfection is a necessity to remain competitive. Use size 12 font and a nice layout that is easily read. Use clean fonts (i.e. Arial) so phone numbers and email contact information is easily read.
No cover letter. Employers report that fewer candidates today use cover letters since many applicants are just blasting their resumes everywhere with a quick click on the send button. Surveyed employers stated cover letters are very influential and can snag an interview by themselves. They repeatedly noted was that it is a BIG MISTAKE using no cover letter at all.
ACTION STEP: Take the time to create a targeted letter addressing the specific employers needs. Opening with a couple sentences that advertise your top skills and accomplishments is the secret ingredient to getting your letter read. Then highlight exactly how you can perform the job and show definitive actions and outcomes.
A great resume is an essential career tool. It sends an employer this key message, “I'm a pro in everything I do, and someone you definitely want on your team.”
- Robin Ryan
Source: “Winning Resumes” and “Winning Cover Letters” Books by Robin Ryan.
© Copyright 2010 Robin Ryan. All rights reserved.
America's most popular career counselor, Robin Ryan, is the author of four bestselling books: 60 Seconds & You're Hired!, Winning Resumes, Winning Cover Letters, and What to Do with the Rest of Your Life. She's appeared on over a thousand TV & radio shows including Oprah, Dr. Phil, and has been published in most major newspapers and magazines including USA Today & the Wall Street journal. Contact her at 425.226.0414; email: info@robinryan.com.
From www.net-temps.com
Friday, February 5, 2010
Home Healthcare Office Manager Needed!!!
ExecuTeam is currently seeking an Office Manager for a private duty homecare facility. Our client is in need of a manager who will oversee administrative operations including Human Resource and payroll duties. Manager will also assist with Accounts Receivable/Payable in addition to backing up on call professionals. If you have at least two years experience in home healthcare and would like to take on this role, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/health/ or email to Alison@executeam.com for more information.
ExecuTeam is in search of a histotechnologist
This individual will perform technical duties related to production of histolopathological slides. Additionally, will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This role also includes administrative duties such as answering telephones, maintaining logs/records, upholding organizational skills, being proficient with numbers, researching information, mastering time management, training employees, utilizing computerized databases, incorporating written and verbal communications. Candidate must be a licensed HT with a Bachelor’s degree. Please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/health/ or email to Alison@executeam.com for more information.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The World Is Not A Scary Place
As the mother of a toddler, I go above and beyond to ensure that my son is not afraid of the world. I tell him I love him regularly, we spend quality time together, and I make sure he is safe.
When he questions the world, or is afraid of something, I comfort him and tell him it's going to be ok. Then, he smiles at me and goes along his merry way.
How come as adults, we don't have more people in our lives telling us that things are going to be ok?
Instead, we are bombarded with scary news. The internet, while an amazingly useful tool, spreads scary news like wildfire uncovered from the largest to the smallest places on the globe. I was on a news site the other day, and there was story after story, proving again, why we should be afraid. I am surprised we are able to leave our homes everyday.
The world does not have to be a scary place; what we focus on is scary.
So, How Do You Not Let Fear Get The Best Of You In Your Career? Follow These 5 Steps Below.
Recognize The Harm That Being Scared Does To Your Career.
We hear constantly that the job market is awful. (Or, in other words scary.) Unemployment is up and we should be happy to just have a job. The truth is many people are not happy, but fear keeps them from getting ready for their next job. Fear is paralyzing. It holds you back and prevents your creativity and energy, the real you, from emerging. Highly qualified, but less confident people lose job opportunities to the less qualified and more confident.
Ask Yourself What You Would Be Doing Next If You Were Not Scared.
It's ok to think big and hope for the best. Having something positive and exciting to look forward to is wonderful. It gives your career purpose, passion, and direction. What do you want to do next in your career? Ask the question and let the answer come out. Don't worry about how you will do it yet. Allow your dream to surface, and then you can find a way to make it happen.
Research What's Working In Your Industry.
Every industry has some aspect of it that's going right. Car companies might not be making as much money as they'd like, but car repair companies are doing well. In my former profession, which was marketing, sending out catalogs is no longer profitable, but social media is. Your goal is to look inside your industry to see where the opportunities are. Once you know what aspect of your industry IS making money, you can get yourself ready to learn more/train more/do more in that area.
Start Planning Now.
It's true that there are fewer jobs today. Outsourcing has taken some jobs away. But that is not your excuse to stand still and do nothing about your career. Markets go up and down and yes, we are in a downturn. The good news is there will be an up, and you can get ready for your "up" now. List your goals. What do you want and what are the specific steps you can take to get there? When the opportunities arise, and they will, you will be ready.
Remind Yourself That There Is A Lot Of Good In The World Too.
Not everything is bad in the world. There are the family and friends you have in your life. There are seasons and beauty in nature. You have gifts and talents that are special to you. Focus on the positive in life and spread the word. People like, and need, to hear, see, and read the good too.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
- Deborah Brown-Volkman
Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCC, is the President of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a successful career, life, and mentor coaching company that works with Senior Executives, Vice Presidents, and Managers who are looking for new career opportunities or seek to become more productive in their current role. She is the author of "Coach Yourself To A New Career", "Don't Blow It! The Right Words For The Right Job" and "How To Feel Great At Work Everyday." Deborah can be reached at www.surpassyourdreams.com, www.reinvent-your-career.com or at (631) 874-2877.
From www.net-temps.com
When he questions the world, or is afraid of something, I comfort him and tell him it's going to be ok. Then, he smiles at me and goes along his merry way.
How come as adults, we don't have more people in our lives telling us that things are going to be ok?
Instead, we are bombarded with scary news. The internet, while an amazingly useful tool, spreads scary news like wildfire uncovered from the largest to the smallest places on the globe. I was on a news site the other day, and there was story after story, proving again, why we should be afraid. I am surprised we are able to leave our homes everyday.
The world does not have to be a scary place; what we focus on is scary.
So, How Do You Not Let Fear Get The Best Of You In Your Career? Follow These 5 Steps Below.
Recognize The Harm That Being Scared Does To Your Career.
We hear constantly that the job market is awful. (Or, in other words scary.) Unemployment is up and we should be happy to just have a job. The truth is many people are not happy, but fear keeps them from getting ready for their next job. Fear is paralyzing. It holds you back and prevents your creativity and energy, the real you, from emerging. Highly qualified, but less confident people lose job opportunities to the less qualified and more confident.
Ask Yourself What You Would Be Doing Next If You Were Not Scared.
It's ok to think big and hope for the best. Having something positive and exciting to look forward to is wonderful. It gives your career purpose, passion, and direction. What do you want to do next in your career? Ask the question and let the answer come out. Don't worry about how you will do it yet. Allow your dream to surface, and then you can find a way to make it happen.
Research What's Working In Your Industry.
Every industry has some aspect of it that's going right. Car companies might not be making as much money as they'd like, but car repair companies are doing well. In my former profession, which was marketing, sending out catalogs is no longer profitable, but social media is. Your goal is to look inside your industry to see where the opportunities are. Once you know what aspect of your industry IS making money, you can get yourself ready to learn more/train more/do more in that area.
Start Planning Now.
It's true that there are fewer jobs today. Outsourcing has taken some jobs away. But that is not your excuse to stand still and do nothing about your career. Markets go up and down and yes, we are in a downturn. The good news is there will be an up, and you can get ready for your "up" now. List your goals. What do you want and what are the specific steps you can take to get there? When the opportunities arise, and they will, you will be ready.
Remind Yourself That There Is A Lot Of Good In The World Too.
Not everything is bad in the world. There are the family and friends you have in your life. There are seasons and beauty in nature. You have gifts and talents that are special to you. Focus on the positive in life and spread the word. People like, and need, to hear, see, and read the good too.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
- Deborah Brown-Volkman
Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCC, is the President of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a successful career, life, and mentor coaching company that works with Senior Executives, Vice Presidents, and Managers who are looking for new career opportunities or seek to become more productive in their current role. She is the author of "Coach Yourself To A New Career", "Don't Blow It! The Right Words For The Right Job" and "How To Feel Great At Work Everyday." Deborah can be reached at www.surpassyourdreams.com, www.reinvent-your-career.com or at (631) 874-2877.
From www.net-temps.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Reference Improvement Guide
How do you feel when you list your references on a job application? Do you sweat it out, or are you confident that they will sing your praises? You may think it is out of your control. Not true. You can improve your references. Here is how to do it, step by step.
Identify Your Reference Network
Identify your personal and professional references, and past Supervisors.
Gather complete contact information for each prospective reference.
Reference Press Kit
Update your resume.
Make sure resume.is complete and accurate.
Be sure your resume.and cover letter/email are aligned with your goal.
Create a draft cover letter to send to your references with the kit.
In your email, point out your recent accomplishments.
The kit will consist of your resume.and links to the following: portfolio Web page, LinkedIn page, My Space page, and other personal Web or social networking pages.
Share Your Goal With Your Reference Network
Contact each of your references.
Ask references for permission to share their name as a reference.
Update them with what you are doing and your current goals.
Send them your Reference Press Kit with a personal email (don't do an email blast to your entire list of potential references).
Invite your references to join your LinkedIn (or other social networking) groups.
Keep Your Reference Network Posted
Follow up with your references to let them know to whom you have given their name as a reference.
Let them know a little bit about the job in a brief email or call.
Be considerate of their time.
Thank them for their support.
Let Them Know Where You Land
Let your references know when you got the job.
Share some info about your new company and position.
Update your LinkedIn page so everyone will know your latest information when they visit your page.
Keep Your Reference Network Fresh
Stay in touch; keep the relationships alive.
Add new references to your network as they enter your life.
Treat all employers and peers as future prospective references.
If you are a manager, your staff may be potential references too.
Serve as an Honest Reference
Be aware of your company's policy on references before giving out information about your former and present employees.
Serve as an honest reference for qualified individuals.
If you cannot honestly act as a reference, give dates of employment and position only.
Never give a negative or dishonest statement.
To be sure your reference is presenting you in the best light, have a trusted friend or a professional contact your reference and ask about you. It is better to know prior to the big opportunity whether or not your reference moves you closer to your dream job. The better you know your references, the more reliable they will be.
- Tamara Dowling, CPRW
SeekingSuccess.com
Copyright © 2000-10 Tamara Dowling
From www.net-temps.com
Identify Your Reference Network
Identify your personal and professional references, and past Supervisors.
Gather complete contact information for each prospective reference.
Reference Press Kit
Update your resume.
Make sure resume.is complete and accurate.
Be sure your resume.and cover letter/email are aligned with your goal.
Create a draft cover letter to send to your references with the kit.
In your email, point out your recent accomplishments.
The kit will consist of your resume.and links to the following: portfolio Web page, LinkedIn page, My Space page, and other personal Web or social networking pages.
Share Your Goal With Your Reference Network
Contact each of your references.
Ask references for permission to share their name as a reference.
Update them with what you are doing and your current goals.
Send them your Reference Press Kit with a personal email (don't do an email blast to your entire list of potential references).
Invite your references to join your LinkedIn (or other social networking) groups.
Keep Your Reference Network Posted
Follow up with your references to let them know to whom you have given their name as a reference.
Let them know a little bit about the job in a brief email or call.
Be considerate of their time.
Thank them for their support.
Let Them Know Where You Land
Let your references know when you got the job.
Share some info about your new company and position.
Update your LinkedIn page so everyone will know your latest information when they visit your page.
Keep Your Reference Network Fresh
Stay in touch; keep the relationships alive.
Add new references to your network as they enter your life.
Treat all employers and peers as future prospective references.
If you are a manager, your staff may be potential references too.
Serve as an Honest Reference
Be aware of your company's policy on references before giving out information about your former and present employees.
Serve as an honest reference for qualified individuals.
If you cannot honestly act as a reference, give dates of employment and position only.
Never give a negative or dishonest statement.
To be sure your reference is presenting you in the best light, have a trusted friend or a professional contact your reference and ask about you. It is better to know prior to the big opportunity whether or not your reference moves you closer to your dream job. The better you know your references, the more reliable they will be.
- Tamara Dowling, CPRW
SeekingSuccess.com
Copyright © 2000-10 Tamara Dowling
From www.net-temps.com
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