Identifying Burnout and How It Affects Your Job Performance and Your Health

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Besides affecting your health and your passion for your job, burnout at work can potentially make you a hazard to your coworkers and others. What is burnout? Forbes defines burnout as “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.”[1] How can you identify burnout? Forbes released a list of early signs of burnout which… Read more »

Digital Safety: Passwords Are a Pain!

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Password joke: It’s a familiar joke, and it comes it all types of variations. Your password must have an uppercase letter, punctuation, a number, a special character and a haiku. You finally figure out the perfect password, and it turns out, you have already used that one before. Then, before you know it, anxiety sets… Read more »

Keeping Your Resume Current

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Freshening up your resume is always a good idea no matter what your current job situation is. Whether you are sending your resume out regularly, you just landed a temporary position, or you are comfortably situated in your current long term position, keeping your resume up to date is critical. By keeping your resume current,… Read more »

Finding Your Zen: Freeing Your Creativity at Work

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Here in this blog, we discussed Simon Sinek’s take on Millennials and some ways to engage Millennials in the office. One of the points, Sinek made was to prohibit cellphones in the conference room in order to allow “innocuous moments” to happen and foster work relationships between coworkers.  However, this doesn’t just apply to the… Read more »

How to Navigate Your Office Holiday Celebrations

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There are many different types of office holiday celebrations from fancy dinners to casual gatherings. The one factor that you, the attendee, can control is, well, you. Your demeanor as this type of event can affect your career. A good rule of thumb is everything in moderation. Here are some tips to avoid some possible… Read more »

Each Has Its Place: The Difference Between and Benefits of Direct Hire, Temp to Hire, and Temporary

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As a job seeker and potential candidate with our team, you have been following our blog. You are interested in interviewing with us as described here, and you understand the process of interviewing with our client as described here. You are familiar with the process you have to go through in order to be placed… Read more »

How Staffing Firms Work for You as a Millennial Candidate

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According to the American Staffing Association, “Staffing firms create 251,232 jobs in Texas.”1 We are a significant force in the Houston job market, and millennial job seekers can benefit greatly from what staffing firms have to offer. Let us help you as you transition into your chosen profession. As a millennial new to the job… Read more »

Feeling Stalled in Your Medical Billing Career? Here’s What to Do.

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You have been working in medical billing for a number of years, and while you like the job, you are at a point where you are ready for new opportunities and challenges. You feel like you are not making the most of your skills and abilities. You want to move ahead, to get out of… Read more »

Six of the Hottest Healthcare Careers in Houston

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Thinking about a healthcare career? It’s a growing field, but a very broad one. If you’d like to narrow down your options, here’s an overview of some of Houston’s hottest healthcare careers – maybe there’s one that’s right for you. Certified Medical Coders As a certified medical coder you’ll be responsible for accurately coding and… Read more »

What Traits Do Healthcare Recruiters Look for in Registered Nurses?

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As a registered nurse, you know your skills are in demand, but competition is stiff for the most desirable positions. There are specific skills and traits that recruiters look for in the RNs they recruit. Make sure the following abilities are up to par and increase your chance of landing the job you want. Adaptability…. Read more »