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It happens to even the best managers – they make a bad hire, a person who looked to be a great fit for the job just cannot perform up to expectations. If you find yourself in this position, how should you respond? Here are some tips. Admit your error and move quickly. The bad hire… Read more »

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The short answer is yes, you need a cover letter. You have covered your credentials, experience and accomplishments in your resume. In the cover letter, you need to give the hiring manager a chance to see the real you, to catch a glimpse of your personality, to find out what motivates you, what really makes… Read more »

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The employment market for healthcare professionals these days is better than it has been in a while. But finding the right job in Houston, the best job, still takes a lot of research and work if you do it yourself. It would certainly be nice if you could turn the task over to someone who… Read more »

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One may not think that a healthcare facility’s staffing and human resources efforts would have a big impact on patient satisfaction. Yet they do because when the patient-to-staff ratio favors patients, patients perceive that they are receiving more personal care and therefore their satisfaction rises. Yet other staffing and human resource factors also help increase… Read more »

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Choosing to work as a pharmacy tech is a smart career choice. Demand is growing, the work is interesting and you can earn a good salary – even without a four year degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the need for pharm techs is expected to grow 20 percent between 2012 and… Read more »

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Is cultural fit all that important to a healthcare organization? The answer is an unequivocal yes. It’s very important, and should be given the attention it deserves. Cultural fit describes how well an employee fits in with the culture of a particular organization. In general, if the fit is good, it’s likely that the employee… Read more »

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What makes a good nurse? There are a number of skills that a nurse should have in order to do his or her job well. They are all important. The five listed below, however, are absolutely essential for anyone interested in nursing. These are the skills that all nurses should have. Communication skills Nurses need… Read more »

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If your medical practice is looking to work with a healthcare recruiting firm, naturally one of the first things you need to do is figure out which staffing service to work with. When you look at recruiting firms, what criteria should you use to decide whom to work with? What kinds of questions should you… Read more »

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for Medical Assistants is expected to rise by 29 percent by the year 2022, a substantially higher rate of increase than the average. And with median pay hovering near $30,000, it can be a great starting point to launch your career in the medical field…. Read more »