tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36354997231342460962024-03-04T22:48:38.126-08:00The People LinkThe People Link has been matching fantastic employees with great employers for over 20 years!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-87423349841814738072017-05-03T19:22:00.000-07:002017-05-03T23:18:13.944-07:00Why Quick Decision-Making Is Key During the Hiring Process<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">When it comes to the hiring process, speed is of the
essence. While you might feel the need to take your time when considering
different candidates or wait to see if someone “better” will come along, the
truth is the longer you wait the higher the chances are your ideal applicant
will have already accepted another offer. </p>
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<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Quick-decision making is key. Slowing the hiring process only
puts added stress on you and your staff, particularly those who are having to
cover the position that remains unfilled. Slow hiring can also reflect poorly
on you and your business. Did you know most applicants get extremely frustrated
when they have to wait for an extended period before finding out the results of
a job interview? While some may be willing to wait a week or two (at the most),
others will quickly lose interest and go elsewhere looking for work if a
decision is not made. Decisiveness is essential in getting positions filled. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">You Are Not the Only Allied Health Employer Looking for Staff </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You must keep in mind, you are not the only Allied Health
employer looking for staff. Allied Health candidates continue to be in high
demand and the qualified ones tend to get scooped up quickly. This is true in
any field. If you find a candidate you think will be a good fit, don’t hesitate
to make him or her an offer.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Wait Too Long and Your Applicant Will Be Gone</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Be proactive. Taking your time to decide whether to hire a
person could give the candidate the impression you aren’t really interested or
you are simply not ready to hire. From our experience, we know these types of
delays can cause candidates to begin looking for other options. If you like a
candidate, act quickly before he or she has moved on. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to Speed the Hiring Process Without Making Compromises</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Streamlining the hiring process doesn’t mean you need to make
compromises. As long as you are truly ready to bring a new person on, you
should be able to decide. Before you begin conducting interviews, make sure you
know exactly what you want in a candidate. Figure out not only what
qualifications the ideal candidate should possess, but what interpersonal
skills, aptitude and other dynamics he or she needs to have. For example, if
you’re looking for a pediatric physical therapist, you’ll probably want someone
who is patient, understanding and has a history of working with kids. While
another applicant may have the qualifications on paper, not everyone has the
ability to work well with children. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Matching Allied Healthcare Providers with Qualified Applicants</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">For more than 20 years, The People Link has been matching
Allied Healthcare and Dental providers with qualified job applicants. We have
close to a 98% success rate and take pride in helping our clients meet their
hiring objectives.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">To learn more about our services and the benefits of working
with a professional recruiter, visit <a href="https://thepeoplelink.com/">The
People Link</a> or call Mya at 888-773-0014. Ask for your free, no-obligation
consultation today.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-40658563726595771522017-04-18T12:27:00.000-07:002017-04-18T12:27:00.062-07:00Job Seeker Tip: How to Outshine the Competition<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">We realize searching for a new job may be difficult at
times. Not only can the competition be tough, but having to go on interview
after interview might seem tedious or never-ending. You think you’ve found the
ideal job and you hope you’re a good fit, then suddenly you’re passed up for
someone else. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Don’t be discouraged. Maybe the job wasn’t as perfect as you
might have thought. Did you know, nailing a job interview is more often about
outshining the competition than anything else? Yes, being qualified for a
position is important, but pedigree and experience isn’t everything employers
look for in potential candidates. Even though one person may have a few more
years in the field or a degree from a top-notch university, your enthusiasm,
frame of mind and dedication could easily make you the leading candidate for
the position. </p>
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<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">As a job seeker, it is important to keep these tips in mind
to help you outshine the competition:</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Be Adequately Prepared</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do your research on the company ahead of time. Know what
they do, their specialties, their objectives and goals, as well as the role you
could play should you get the job for which you are applying. Don’t over
prepare. You aren’t going to want to come across as stiff or robotic. Be ready
to answer questions about yourself, your history and your future. Be honest and
forthcoming. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Focus on your strengths, but don’t be afraid to show your
weaknesses too. We all have them. In most situations, a minor weakness can be
easily outweighed by other strengths. For example, even if you don’t have years
of experience in one aspect of the job, your commitment, drive and ability to
get results could easily outweigh that. Experience doesn’t always make someone
a “good fit”. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Highlight What You Bring to the Table</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Make sure your interviewer knows what makes you the most
ideal candidate for the job. Show enthusiasm, dedication, interest and
willingness to learn. Highlight what you bring to the table, not just from the
standpoint of your qualifications, but from you as an individual as well. Don’t
be afraid to endear yourself with your interviewer. You might even want to use
these <a
href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/17/4-small-talk-tips-thatll-make-your-interviewer-like-you-more.html"
target="_blank">4 small talk tips that’ll instantly make your interviewer like
you more</a>.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Be Yourself</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Whatever happens, be yourself. Your potential employer wants
to know the real you. Trust me when I say your career depends on it. If you
think you want the job and would like to work for the company, then it’s vital
you be yourself. Don’t waste their time or your own, if you aren’t sure. Being
yourself is one of the easiest ways to outshine the competition. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Matching Qualified Applicants with the Right Allied Healthcare Providers</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">For more than 20 years, The People Link has been
successfully matching qualified job seekers with Allied Healthcare providers. To
learn more about our services, please visit <a href="https://thepeoplelink.com/">The
People Link</a> or call Mya at 888-773-0014 to obtain a free, no-obligation
consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-20304728152596038552017-03-07T16:43:00.000-08:002017-03-07T16:43:42.291-08:00Qualities Employers Want in Allied Healthcare Professionals<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Allied Healthcare is a thriving field. The demand for professionals
in this industry shows no sign of slowing down. Hospitals, medical offices,
healthcare clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, assisted
living facilities and long-term care centers are all in search of allied
healthcare professionals they can hire just to keep up with the demand. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">While the number of individuals obtaining their degrees and
seeking employment continues to rise, not all applicants will have the
qualities Allied Healthcare companies seek. An applicant can improve his or her
chances of getting hired by knowing and exhibiting the traits employers want.
Employers will have a much greater chance of building a successful team by
hiring applicants with certain characteristics. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">5 Key Traits of a Successful Allied Health Employee </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">As a professional in Allied Healthcare, building lasting
relationship with patients will be key to your success. These relationships are
also an intrinsic part of the rapport and trust which must exist between an
employer and his or her employees. If an Allied Health employee has these 5
characteristics or traits, he or she is well on the way:</p>
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<ol>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"><b>Great
communication skills</b>: Communication is one of the most basic, yet essential
traits of any healthcare professional. Regardless of whether you’re a PT, PTA,
OT, COTA, SLP or SLPA, you must be able to speak clearly and be upfront with
your patients, listen to what they have to say, allow them to voice their
concerns and understand how to work together to achieve the most optimal
results. Without an ability to communicate well, success will be limited. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"><b>Social
skills</b>: In addition to communication, basic social skills are a must. Being
polite, saying please and thank you, asking about someone’s well-being, being
on time for interviews or appointments, good eye contact and appearance are
social skills healthcare employers hope are exhibited by all their employees. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"><b>Empathy
and compassion</b>: Patients tend to be more willing to work on improving their
health when they know their healthcare provider is empathetic to their
situation and condition. Showing compassion and empathy often indicates
trustworthiness. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"><b>Professional</b>:
Professionalism should be a given, but it’s still worth mentioning. Employees
who are professional and knowledgeable in their fields will have much higher
levels of success. Patients expect a certain demeanor in the individual they
entrust with their care. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"><b>Passionate
with a strong work ethic</b>: Being passionate about your job is a trait most
employers want to see in their employees. This, combined with a strong work
ethic, can make for a long-lasting and successful career. Dependability,
respect, dedication, determination and accountability are all <a
href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250114" target="_blank">elements of
a strong work ethic</a>. Exhibiting these traits goes a long way.</li>
</ol>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Matching Allied Healthcare Providers with Their Ideal Candidate</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service that
has been successfully matching Allied Healthcare providers with their ideal
candidates for more than 20 years. To learn more about our services please
visit <a href="https://thepeoplelink.com/">The People Link</a> or call Mya at
888-773-0014 to obtain a free, no-obligation consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-34155806128936734642017-02-09T14:51:00.000-08:002017-02-09T14:58:37.128-08:00Allied Healthcare Applicants: Don’t Pass Up a Great Opportunity<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Are you looking for a job in Allied Healthcare? Well, you’re
in luck! Now is a good time to be job hunting in this particular field.
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language-pathologists,
nurse practitioners, physician assistants and others are all still in high
demand. Many small and large medical offices are seeking individuals with experience
in Allied Healthcare in order to meet a growing demand. New grads are welcome
in numerous places as well. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">One thing applicants do need to watch out for, however, is
unintentionally passing up on a great opportunity. It’s always nice to be
wanted and sought after. You do have to be careful to not get overly-confident.
Believe it or not, it’s not uncommon. We’ve seen applicants turn down extremely
good positions in search of something better. When in fact what they wanted was
right in front of their face. Sometimes a quick review of what’s most important
to you, or little negotiation with a potential employer, is all it takes to get
the last piece of the puzzle to fit. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Finding the Right Fit in the Healthcare Industry</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you’re currently looking for a new job, you know finding
the right fit is not always an easy task. One company may have a job with the
salary range you’re interested in, whereas another is closer to home and offers
continuing education opportunities. So how do you decide?</p>
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<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Start with clearly defining what matters most to you. Would
you rather work in a smaller medical office or be part of a large team? Are you
willing to commute or do you need to work close to home? Is career advancement
and continuing education a deal-breaker? Does salary outweigh other advantages
and would you be willing to negotiate? It is only once you know what you want
can you begin to find the right fit for you. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Job Interview Checklist for Those Seeking Jobs in Allied Healthcare</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Prior to going into a job interview in Allied Healthcare, go
through this simple checklist. This will help you not only identify if you’re a
good fit, but allow you to determine what aspects of the job are most important
to you. You don’t want to waste either your time or that of a potential
employer. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Review the job to determine:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you have experience in this type of position? For example, you
may be applying for a job at a skilled nursing facility, whereas your
experience lies in home health or outpatient. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you meet the qualifications necessary to fill the position? If
the employer specifically asks for someone with 5+ years of experience, a new
grad would probably be turned down point black. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the facility within a reasonable commute? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the offered salary within the range you want? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Does the company offer continuing education? How important is
this to you?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Does the company seem to be expanding and have room for
advancement? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Are you willing to negotiate on any aspects of the job, or would
that just be compromising too much?</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Should you need assistance with any aspect of your job
search, the People Link is a professional recruitment service specializing in
finding and placing qualified applicants with Allied Healthcare companies throughout
the United States. To learn more about our services, please visit <a
href="https://www.thepeoplelink.com/JobSeekers/Index">The People Link</a> or call
Mya at 888-773-0014 for a free, no-obligation consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-56845338889480513742017-01-24T16:54:00.000-08:002017-01-24T16:54:08.928-08:00Hiring in Healthcare: Meeting an Urgent Demand<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Despite the large number of people graduating with
associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in key fields of the
healthcare industry, many employers are still finding themselves struggling to
keep up with an urgent hiring demand for allied health professionals. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You may not realize it but, the healthcare industry is one
of only a few industries where the demand for skilled professionals like
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists continues
to steadily rise. In fact, jobs in the healthcare sector are rising at a much
faster rate than the average for other occupations and fields. So, even with
all these new professionals attaining degrees, numerous positions remain
vacant. In addition, many of the healthcare professionals who have years of
experience and extensive training will be approaching retirement age in the
not-to-distant future. These positions, as soon as they become available, will
also need to be filled. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">So, how can you meet the urgent demand for experienced,
skilled allied health professionals? How can you find the perfect fit for your
clinic, office or medical facility? How can you replace an intrinsic part of
your team without missing a beat? </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">What to Look for in a Healthcare Applicant</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Not all applicants are alike, even when they have the same
degrees and level of training. What you see on paper isn’t necessarily what you
see in real life. For this reason, it is important you know what you are
looking for in a healthcare applicant. Keeping these qualities in mind when
conducting interviews can help you narrow your search and meet your demand:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Consider the long-term. Does this person strive for advancement
opportunities? Is he or she interested in furthering skills through continued
learning? Is professional growth important? Does the person have a strong
commitment to his or her profession? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the applicant passionate about the job and ambitious? Does he
or she have a real drive to help improve patient wellness, injury prevention
and overall health promotion? Those who are passionate about their job and the
company they work for tend to stay longer. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the individual a self-starter? How is the person’s confidence?
Can he or she perform basic tasks required of the potential for which you are
hiring? Not all people can put their knowledge into action. Does the person
demonstrate problem-solving skills? Ideally you want someone who can work well
under pressure as well as strive to succeed. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Does the person work well within a group? Most healthcare offices
must function as a closely-knit team to achieve the high-quality of service to
which their patients have become accustomed. While individual initiative is a
positive trait, being able to follow instructions and operate as part of a team
is essential too. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Never disregard your first impression of an applicant. While an
individual’s resume and interview will weigh heavily on your hiring decision, a
first impression goes a long way. How did the person dress? How were his or her
communication skills? Did the individual have a positive attitude? Was he or
she on time? Each of these gives you an insight into the person and how or she
may act in the future, so don’t ignore your first impression. </li>
</ul>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Healthcare Hiring Made Easy</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Healthcare hiring does not have to be as complex as it is
often made out to be. As long as you know what you are looking for in an
applicant (which I recommend you take some time to figure out ahead of time or
you could be missing out on excellent candidates), you know what mistakes to
avoid in your hiring practices and you have a source of qualified applicants,
you should have no problem meeting your urgent demand. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service specializing
in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates and allied healthcare
professionals in positions throughout the United States. To learn more about
our services please visit <a
href="https://www.thepeoplelink.com/Employers">The People Link</a>
or call Mya at 888-773-0014 to obtain your free, no-obligation consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-67000696328068272422016-11-15T12:10:00.000-08:002016-11-15T12:10:10.656-08:00How to Expedite Your Job Search<div style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
While looking for a new job can be an extremely frustrating
experience, your efforts will be more quickly rewarded if you do a little
preparation ahead of time. This doesn’t mean you need to spend all of your
free-time updating your resume and scanning job sites for potential employers. Of
course “pounding the pavement” does tend to speed the process along, however
I’ve got a few tips to help you expedite your job search. </div>
<h2 style="color: #3366cc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">
Really Take a Look at Why You’re Looking for Work</h2>
<div style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Has your existing job worn you out? Have you suddenly found
yourself in desperate need of a change? Maybe you feel like you’ve fallen into
a rut and are having trouble advancing your career. Perhaps you’ve been passed
up for a promotion? Or maybe, you’re planning a move and simply need to find a
new place to work? It could even be you simple want a change of environment and
pace. You need to really take a look at why you are looking for work. Once you
know why you’re looking for a new job, you will be able to figure out exactly
what you want. </div>
<h2 style="color: #3366cc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">
Figure Out Exactly What You Want</h2>
<div style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
I know this may sound so simple I shouldn’t even need to
mention it, but you’d be surprised how many people start looking for work
before they have determined what they really want. I’m not necessarily talking
about a job title or position, although that is important, I mean what do you
want out of your new job? How do you want your new job to be different than
your old job?</div>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you want to work in a larger office with plenty of room for
advancement or would you prefer a smaller office with more of a close-knit
family feel?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you want a job where your employer encourages, and maybe even
helps pay for and facilitate, continuing education classes? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is professional advancement important to you?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you want or need specific hours? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Would you rather work close to home or are you open to a short commute? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What level of compensation are you looking to get? Do you have a specific range or minimum amount you seek? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What type of benefits do you want? </li>
</ul>
<h2 style="color: #3366cc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">
Determine Your One Defining Factor</h2>
<div style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Once you know why you are looking and what you want exactly,
now it’s time to figure out what the one key factor is in determining whether
or not you will accept an extended job offer. What is the one defining factor
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-81319971626766797422016-06-29T15:54:00.000-07:002016-06-29T15:54:38.943-07:00Job Seeker Interview Tips You Need to Know<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are in the market for a new job, it is important you
know how to prepare for and what to do doing any interviews you may procure.
While writing your resume may have seemed like the most daunting task, it is often
just the first step in your job hunt and, in reality, is only used to get your
foot in the door. Once you do that, your goal becomes selling yourself to a point
where you receive one or more job offers. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Although people have different ideas on what actions they
need to take to prepare for a job interview, here are some job seeker interview
tips you need to know:</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Do Your Research and Prep Work Ahead of Time </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">It is always best to know before you go. Research your
potential employer. Find out what the business is all about. Understand how the
position you are applying for fits in to the overall company goals and
objectives. Learn a little about the individual who will be conducting your
interview. These actions will help you familiarize yourself and enable you to
answer interview questions more intelligently. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You should also take some time and figure out how you would
answer some of the more common interview questions. You don’t have to memorize
your answers, but simply formulate what you may want to say ahead of time if
you are asked to:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">“Tell me about yourself.” aka give a succinct overview of you as a professional</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Explain what interests you most about the position </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Talk about why you left or are planning to leave your last job</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Explain why you would be the best candidate for the position</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Tell the interviewer what you know about the company</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Give examples of times you used the particular skills required of
the job (e.g. problem solving, handling patient issues, dealing with customer
complaints, overcoming work-related obstacles, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Express your career goals (be sure to include how the position
fits into your goals)</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Give the interviewer your desired salary range</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Doing your research and prep work ahead of time will help
you be more at ease and minimize your chances of getting thrown off guard
during your interview. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Be Sure to Dress for Success </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You always want to be sure to dress for success regardless
of where you are interviewing. Professionalism is a quality most employers look
for in potential employees and what you wear has a significant impact on how
you are perceived. Those who dress professional and carry themselves well are
generally taken as more serious applicants than those who don’t bother taking
the time. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Arrive to Your Scheduled Interview on Time</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Arriving late to a job interview is never a good idea. In
fact, you’ll probably want to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of time to
check in, complete any additional paperwork and get yourself settled. Allow for
traffic and unexpected delays on the way to your interview. As long as you
factor these in, you’ll be on time and ready to go. It is also wise to go to
the restroom, check your hair, makeup and clothes, use a breath mint as needed,
and turn off your cell phone before you head into your interview. Just make
sure you do each of these without making your interviewer wait. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Make a Great First Impression</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">People tend to make judgements quite quickly and trying to
change a person’s impression of you later on is much more difficult than going
the extra mile the first time around. This is why most people are well aware of
the importance of making a good first impression with the individual doing
their job interview. Unfortunately, what they often forget is all of the other
people they meet along the way. Be friendly to each person you encounter. Say
hello. Smile. Make eye contact. How you come across in those first few moments
can mean the difference between you being given an offer and you not even being
considered. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Do Your Best to Avoid Bad Habits</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">It is not uncommon for people to develop certain bad habits
over time. In many cases, we may not even be aware of these habits or how they
come across. Making a conscious effort to avoid habits like slouching down in
your chair, mumbling, tapping your nails, playing with your hair, biting on a
pen, crossing your arms in front of your chest or daydreaming. Focus on:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sitting up straight</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Maintaining eye contact</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Smiling</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Staying attentive</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Nodding </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Speaking clearly</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Expressing interest</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Making natural gestures</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You want to come across naturally, comfortable and
professional. Don’t let your bad habits ruin what could be a potentially great
career move. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Asking questions during a job interviews is often taken as a
sign as to whether or not an individual is interested in the position. It is
for this reason most interviewers want the people they are interviewing to ask
questions about the job, the company, the role they will play, how job
performance will be measured, expectations and what the future of the
organization may hold. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Don’t Sell Yourself Short</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">When doing a job interview, you cannot assume your resume
will do all the talking and the individual most qualified for the job (which
you hope is you) will receive an offer. When you go in for a job interview, it
is up to you to sell yourself. Highlight your best qualities and
qualifications, and make sure your interviewer knows why you’d be the best fit.
Don’t sell yourself short. If you’ve got the skills for the job and you want
the job, it is up to you to make the sale by getting the job offer. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Get Help Finding Your Ideal Job</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service which
specializes in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates in positions
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-75152777861313609002016-06-08T13:07:00.000-07:002016-06-08T13:07:58.995-07:00The Importance of Checking References<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Checking references is a vital part of the hiring process. While
a candidate may look very good on paper, as most people will do what they can
to highlight their positive qualities and make their resumes stand out, it is
important to validate the information they provide. In fact, one of the only
ways an employer often has of verifying the employment history, experience and
skills listed on a resume is through a reference check. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Failing to conduct reference checks could mean you and your
company end up with employees who are unable to do the jobs they've been
assigned, or who perform poorly, despite their ability to gloss through their
initial interview. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How References Can Help Make Sure You're Getting a Good Candidate</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Employers who want to make sure they are getting a good
candidate should, at the very least:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Contact one reference towards the beginning of the recruitment
process, so they know if they want to continue. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Follow up with a second reference prior to making an offer.</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Contacting a third reference, if either of the two prior
references brought into question the individual's work ethic or experience.</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Be wary of fake referees. Sometimes people will list
co-workers as previous employers to ensure they get a better review. Asking
what the referee's relationship was with the candidate will help eliminate this
problem. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Types of Questions to Ask During a Reference Check</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Knowing the right questions to ask during a reference check can
determine whether you will learn anything about the applicant or simply have
the wool pulled over your eyes. Consider each reference check as an opportunity
to uncover the real story about the individual you are looking at hiring. Is
this person reliable? What is his or her behavior like in the workplace? Does
he or she have strong communication abilities? How are his or her
decision-making skills? How does the person deal with time management? </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">In addition to gathering basic information to confirm dates
of employment, duties performed, on-the-job performance and responsibilities
held, you may also want to consider asking questions like:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What are the applicant's strengths and weaknesses?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Could the individual be held responsible for completing projects
and meeting deadlines without extensive intervention? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">How did the individual react after making a mistake? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What types of obstacles did the individual face on the job? What
did he or she do to overcome these obstacles?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">How does he or she operate as part of a team?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What was it like working with the person? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Why did he or she leave? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Would you work with the individual again if given the
opportunity?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is there anything else I should know about this person? </li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Keep in mind you want to elicit honest answers to your
questions. Do not put words in the person's mouth as while this may give you a
glowing review of the candidate, it could cover up more serious issues which
should have been revealed during the reference check. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Streamline the Hiring Process</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service which
specializes in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates in positions
throughout the U.S. If you are looking for top-of-the-line individuals to fill
vacant positions, simply let us know what you are looking for and we can help
you find it. We conduct interviews prior to sending you applicants, and help
gather references on your behalf. To find out more about the services we offer,
please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/employer-services.aspx"
target="_blank">visit our website</a> or call Mya at 888-773-0014 for a free,
no-obligation consultation. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-40415998787443429762016-05-29T20:03:00.000-07:002016-05-29T20:03:13.217-07:00Are You Hanging On To Employees Longer Than You Should?<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Many employers may have a difficult time letting go of an
employee, even when that employee has become extremely problematic,
unproductive, incompetent at his or her job, or is the subject of extensive
disciplinary actions. These employees are not interested in being part of the
team. They simply generate chaos and hinder production. You can spot these
employees because they don't respond to constructive feedback, tend to renege
on agreements, refuse to take responsibility for their own actions and don't
take others' needs into consideration. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What employers with dead weight do not often realize is holding
on to such employees is not beneficial to them or their business. In actual
fact, keeping these employees on does far more harm than good. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Reasons You May Be Hesitant to Let an Employee Go</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">It is not uncommon for a dead weight employee to try and
make him- or herself appear irreplaceable or invaluable to the company where he
or she works. Many times this makes it harder for a boss to identify dead
weight and let the employee go. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Resolving this problem starts with looking at some of the
reasons you may be hesitant to let an employee go:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The employee has been with your company for a very long time</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The employee is a family member or friend </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The employee has developed such a positive rapport with your
clients, you're worried about the potential backlash</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The employee has proprietary information you're worried will leak
out</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You can't imagine anyone else doing the employee's job</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You're worried about the income you may lose</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You are afraid of violating labor laws</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You don't like confrontation </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You've begun to second guess your decision</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Let me tell you this with certainty, even if you feel
terminating a dead weight employee may cost you in income, staff or clients,
the exact opposite is probably true. Getting rid of a bad apple in the mix will
usually improve conditions. At the very least, you will prevent ill-will
amongst your staff, save yourself a lot of lost time and frustration, and even
reduce the risk of losing good employees and clients. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Signs You Have An Employee Who Needs to Be Replaced</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">As long as you can identify a dead weight employee, you can
take action to remedy the situation. Some of the most easily-spotted signs you
have an employee who needs to be replaced includes:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Continual dishonesty and lies of commission or omission</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Incompetence on the job, despite extensive training, coaching,
practice and a reasonable amount of time for the employee to adjust and adapt</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Flat out refusal to do the job or operate as a member of your
team</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Undependable; cannot be counted upon to be on-time, adhere to
deadlines or keep commitments</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Engages in unethical behavior such as: harassment, in-office
bullying, or other activities in violation of your company's code of conduct</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you have an employee who fits into this category, it is
likely he or she needs to be replaced. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Bringing In a Competent Replacement</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Most employees are willing to work hard, be a contributing
member of your team and help your business thrive. This should make it
relatively easy to bring in a competent replacement for any dead weight
employee you need to terminate. Once you have made the decision to free
yourself of the bad apples, we are here to help. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates in
positions throughout the U.S. All you need to do is let us know what you are
looking for and we can help you find it. To learn more about the various services
we offer, please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/employer-services.aspx"
target="_blank">visit our website</a> or call Mya at 888-773-0014 for a free,
no-obligation consultation. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-85343790516472642662016-05-21T18:02:00.001-07:002016-05-21T18:02:37.679-07:00How to Spot Promise in a Potential Employee<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Hiring can be a difficult task at times, particularly when
you aren't 100 percent sure the characteristics you are looking for or the
qualities you really seek. Although many employers would agree that hiring a skilled,
qualified and experienced employee is a guaranteed bet, other factors must be
considered. Keep in mind, the promise in a potential employee cannot
necessarily be seen on his or her resume.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">When it is your job to interview potential employees, day in
and day out, you kind of develop a knack for being able to spot potential. Again,
when I say potential, I'm not talking simply about which individual has the
highest skill level or the most experience. What I'm referring to is being able
to determine which of the potential employees you are interviewing is going to be
of the greatest benefit to you and your company? Which individual will be
willing to work the hardest, excel at the tasks he or she is given, and become
part of your dedicated team? How do you spot these precious gems? What type of
people do you want to avoid? </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you know how to spot promise in a potential employee,
you'll have a much greater chance of being able to successfully staff your
office, build your company up and ultimately succeed. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Signs You Have a Motivated Job Applicant</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Spotting a motivated job applicant doesn't take much when
you know the signs. Much of what will tell you whether an applicant is
motivated or not is in what he or she says. Be careful not to overlook these
key signs when doing job interviews, or you may miss out on potentially
wonderful assets.</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Expresses sincere interest in the company, what it does and how
they fit in.</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Talks about their own strengths and skills, and how this would
help in aiding the company's expansion and success once they are brought on
board. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Speaks about their motivation, i.e. why they got into this
particular profession and the goals they would like to achieve (both personally
and as part of your group). </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Has a personal conviction about their potential position and
willingness to do the tasks assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">What to Watch Out for During the Interview Process</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Once you have reviewed a person's resume and determined he
or she may be a potential candidate for a specific position within your
company, your next step is to schedule an interview. Spotting promise during
this interview is easy, so long as you know to watch out for these tell-tale
signs:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the individual more concerned with the benefits he or she will
be getting?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the individual talking a lot about time off? Schedules?
Over-time? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Does he or she seem to have attention on what the bare minimum is
to get paid? </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Does the individual seem more interested in what he or she will
get from the company, rather than what he or she can lend to its success?</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is the individual more interested in personal gain than providing
an excellent service to the company and its public? </li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">These are all potential signs an individual is less
duty-motivated and not quite as team-oriented as you may want. What you want is
to hire an employee who not only has integrity, personal conviction and takes
pride in his or her own work, but one who realizes the success of the company
is beneficial to all. Those individuals who are willing to work hard to
contribute towards your company's growth are worth their weight in gold. Let
the others go. They'll only pull you down in the long run. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Finding the Right Fit</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Good employees do exist, if you know what to look for and
where to look. The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates in
positions throughout the 50 states. To find out more about the services we
offer, please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/employer-services.aspx"
target="_blank">visit our website</a> or call 888-773-0014 for a free,
no-obligation consultation. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-33181000678011989102016-05-17T19:24:00.002-07:002016-05-17T19:24:58.726-07:00How to Maximize the Productivity of New Employees<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Hiring new employees to fill key roles in your organization
is extremely important. If positions are allowed to go unfilled, it can lead to
heavy workloads, low morale, disgruntled staff, patients not receiving the high
quality service for which your group is known and other long-term
complications. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Although the hiring process can be lengthy at times, once
you have found an ideal employee the question becomes how to maximize his or
her production as quickly as possible. You don't want to have new hires
fumbling around with low morale due to lack of productivity. What you want is
for your new employees to become valuable assets to your team in very short
order, as this will not only make your job easier, it will improve your
employee retention rate and the ability to provide your patients with top-notch
service. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Ways to Help Your New Hires Succeed</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">When a new employee is hired, he or she is generally eager
to please and willing to do what is necessary to meet or exceed the employer's
expectations. It is your job as an employer to help make sure this happens,
particularly if you want to retain the employees you worked so hard to procure.
The first few days are crucial, but these tips can help you ensure the success
of your new hires:</p>
<ol>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Educate your new employees on the business itself, its core operations, as well as how
their position interacts with other positions and the success of the
organization. You want them to understand how your business creates value to
the consumer, i.e. why you do what you do.</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Make sure your new employees understand their specific job description. This way
they will know exactly what their job entitles (and what it doesn't), so no
confusions will arise. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Figure out reasonable expectations for your new employees and then clearly lay out these
expectations. Many new employees fail simply because they are unaware of what
is needed and required of them. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Take the time to train the employees and give them adequate time to learn. A new
employee is not necessarily going to be able to jump right in and do the work
as fast or efficiently as people who have been with you for years. Consider the
learning curve. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Eliminate any internal, organizational roadblocks or red tape which could prevent the
employees from being able to do their jobs. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Keep the employees motivated. When a new employee does something right, be sure to
praise those actions as this will encourage such behavior to continue. When
mistakes are made, correct and provide constructive feedback so the employee
will learn and hopefully avoid similar behavior in the future. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Do routine performance reviews or evaluations. These are simple way to identify
and address any issues or concerns employees may have. It also provides you
with an opportunity to maintain communication with your employees and
potentially nip any problems in the bud. </li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Be sure you and your staff are willing to have new employees join your team, and
willing to listen to and potentially adopt any ideas which might streamline
production. New employees can sometimes bring a fresh perspective and level of
experience your organization may not have previously enjoyed. Revel in it,
rather than shunning it.</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Last, but not least, if you observe a new employee struggling, step in to find out
what's going on. Was something missed in his or her training? Is he or she
running into obstacles you can help resolve? Is there a personality conflict?
Is he or she distracted by personal problems? Taking a few moments to help
uncover or address an apparent obstacle can do wonders when it comes to
improving work performance...a fact you would do well not to ignore. </li>
</ol>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Staff Retention Doesn't Have to Be a Mystery</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Retaining new staff doesn't have to be difficult. It's
really no mystery. If you have found the right employee, he or she is willing
to learn and adapt to a new environment, and you take into account the ways you
can help your new hires succeed, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised with
the results. Most disciplinary actions or employee dismissals will result from
lack of proper training/acclimation to the organization. Of course there are
always exceptions. Hopefully those will be few and far in between. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Following these simple tips can help improve productivity
among new hires and help your employees succeed, which is exactly what you
want!</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">For help with getting open healthcare positions filled,
please do not hesitate to call us at 888-773-0014 or <a
href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/employer-services.aspx">visit our website</a>
for a complete list of the services we offer. The People Link is a professional
recruitment service specializing in finding and placing qualified physical
therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, dentists and
other healthcare candidates around the U.S. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-49365728997471365592016-04-06T10:21:00.003-07:002016-04-06T10:21:57.264-07:00Resume Tips to Get You Noticed<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Pursuing a job in the healthcare industry is not always a
simple task. Even when it seems as if countless positions are available, the
competition can be quite tough and getting your foot in the door may feel next
to impossible. One single job may elicit hundreds of applicants. So, the
question is, how do you get yourself noticed? How do you secure an interview
for a highly-coveted job?</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are currently pursuing a career in the healthcare
industry, the one tool you have to get yourself noticed and give you a fighting
chance over other applicants is your resume. Before an employer is going to schedule
any interviews, he or she is going to first look over the resumes which have
been submitted to figure out which ones seem to show promise. You can't expect an
employer to waste time on conducting an interview if the applicant is not
qualified for the position in question, doesn't have the necessary skills or
does not have sufficient experience to meet their current demands. Resumes are
how employers narrow the field. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">It is for this reason you need to invest the time in making
sure your resume fits the bill. While updating your resume can be one of the
most time-consuming steps when beginning a job search, it is also one of the
most essential. Without a good resume, your chances of getting noticed diminish
dramatically.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">These five factors must be included in your resume if you
want any chance of securing an interview: </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Clear Statement of Your Objective</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">In this section of your resume, you will need to make a clear
statement of your objective and where it is you intend your career to go. Of
course your main objective is to get the job, but you also need to lay out your
career direction, while at the same time letting the employer know you are an
exact match for the position they need to fill. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Don't make a generic statement here. Lay out where you have
been and where you plan to go as a result of your employment with their
company. Regardless of your past jobs and experience, your objective can help
catch an employer's eye and let him or her know they've found an ideal match. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Complete Summation of Your Education </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Adding a complete, yet concise, summary of your education is
key in letting a potential employer know you have the degrees and/or
qualifications they have deemed necessary. For example, a company looking for a
Physical Therapist Assistant will want to know the applicant they are
interviewing has completed an accredited PTA program, obtained an associate's
degree and is licensed to work in the state where the company is located. Just
because someone has experience as an Executive Assistant doesn't mean he or she
is qualified to be a PTA. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Listing your education and degrees towards the top of your
resume will make it easy for a potential employer to see you have what is
takes. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Your Job Experience</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The job experience section of your resume needs to include a
list of jobs you have worked regardless of whether it was full-time, part-time,
as an intern or independent contractor. At the very least, you'll need to list:</p>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif;">
<li>Names of the companies where you were employed.</li>
<li>City and state where each was located.</li>
<li>Position you held (If you held multiple positions, list the last one you held.)</li>
<li>Period you were in the company's employ. (This should be listed Month/Year to Month/Year.)</li>
<li>A brief description or bullet list highlighting the responsibilities you had.</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">This list should be complete, yet need not drag on and on.
Be brief in your summation. Include any important information or data you
consider relevant to the position for which you are applying. Structure this
section so it is easy for an employer to scan over your past employment and see
how you might fit into their organization.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Specific Achievements</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Listing out your specific achievements is a way to allow
employers to see what you brought to your previous companies and what you could
potentially bring should you be hired. Here is where you can list specific
examples of how you:</p>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif;">
<li>Saved the company time</li>
<li>Improved sales and income potential</li>
<li>Sped up production</li>
<li>Improved quality of services</li>
<li>Initiatives you introduced</li>
<li>A positive difference you made</li>
<li>Successful projects you were part of or ran</li>
<li>Organizational issues you resolved</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Be sure to use percentages and numbers to highlight extent
of your achievements. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">A Detailed List of Your Skills</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">This next section should be a detailed list of your skills.
Depending on the position for which you are applying, your skills could either
help you secure an interview or lose out on a job for which you may be the
ideal candidate. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are applying to be a physical therapist, you'll want
to include not only your science and motor skills but also your ability to plan
health care treatments, work as a member of a team, provide detailed
instructions to patients, understand patients' needs, observe and diagnose
different situations, make decisions, problem solve, as well as have strong
communication abilities. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Now this may be just the beginning of a good resume, however
it will give you a good start. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">For a more in-depth look at what it takes to produce a
powerful resume potential employers are bound to read, I urge you to <a
href="http://www.resume-ebook.com/resume_ebook/" target="_blank">download this
eBook</a>. If you are interested in having your resume written for you, The
People Link offers a professional resume writing service as well. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates in
positions across the country. To find out more about the various job-seeker services
we offer, please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx"
target="_blank">visit our website</a> or call 888-773-0014 for a free,
no-obligation consultation. </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-64902086193114476902016-03-25T16:25:00.001-07:002016-10-13T13:49:20.773-07:00Tips to Help You Get Your Ideal Dental Job<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">From childhood through adulthood, people rely on dentists to
help them maintain the health of their teeth, gums and mouth, as well as
diagnose and address any dental problems which may arise. This means a dentist
is one of those careers you can count on to be in high demand for a long time
to come. According to the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm" target="_blank">Bureau of
Labor Statistics</a>, the employment of dentists in the United States is
expected to grow at a much higher rate (around 18 percent between 2014 and
2024) than the average for all occupations.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">So, whether you are right out of dental school, looking to
join a new practice, planning to relocate, or simply wanting to shift the focus
of your career into a particular specialty area, it is important you know how
to define your objectives so you can properly conduct a job search. If you
don't, you could end up selling yourself short or settling for a
less-than-ideal job. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">These basic tips can dramatically improve your chances of
getting the dental job you deserve:</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Make Sure Your Resume Highlights Your Strengths</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The first action you should take before beginning your job
search is to update your resume, taking care to highlight your strengths. Focus
on your education, clinical skills and expertise. If you have obtained
particular certifications, make it known. Do not be afraid to flaunt your
abilities. You need to stand out from other applicants and your resume is one
of the key ways to accomplish that. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Many resources exist to simplify <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx">creating a powerful resume</a>
to help you get your foot in the door. You can also seek assistance from a
professional resume writing service. The key is to make sure your resume is
professional and showcases you and your abilities. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">NOTE: You may want to tweak your resume according to the
specific job you are pursuing. For example, if you are planning to apply for a
position as a Pediatric Dentist, your resume should focus on your pediatric
dentistry experience and accomplishments. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Dental Associates: Salaried Compensation or Percentage of Production?</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Another point you will want to consider before applying for
a dental job is whether the practice is interested in hiring you as an
associate and paying you a flat salary, a salary with potential production
bonuses, or a percentage of the collections. While benefits do exist for each
of these, you need to figure out which situation is most suited for your needs
and future. Don't be afraid to ask:</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Will you be earning a salary or percentage of the practice's
income?</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Is a guaranteed salary being offered, with an additional
percentage of collections? How much can you expect to receive overall?</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If a salaried compensation is being offered, is it at least
commensurate to the average salary for a dentist? <a href="http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Dentist/Salary" target="_blank">Payscale</a>
lists the median salary for a dentist in the U.S. at $123,942, however salary
will depend greatly on where the practice is located, your certifications and
other key factors. Many dentists can make between $120,000 and $200,000 or more
per year.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are being offered a percentage, what is the percentage? Will
your percentage be for production or collections? How much does the practice
make on average? Will earning a percentage put you in the range of income you
require? </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"> If a flat minimum daily, weekly or monthly rate is being
offered, can you also earn bonuses? What are the bonus tiers? </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">You should also be sure to find out whether the dental
practice is interested in hiring new graduates, or only individuals with a
minimum amount of experience. This too can affect income and hiring success.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Professional References Can Make All the Difference</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">While your resume will do a lot to help you stand out above
other potential job applicants, professional references can make all the
difference. Take time and care when adding references to your resume. Don't
list just anyone as a reference. List individuals who have an in-depth
familiarity with your skills, abilities, education, and strengths. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">In instances where you are applying for a specialty
position, or applying to a practice which focuses on a particular area (such as
a pediatric dental office), be sure to list references of previous employers,
dentist and co-workers who have knowledge on your expertise in this area. Employers
often depend heavily on references and listing individuals who sing your praise
is always beneficial. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Don't Sell Yourself Short</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Although you may not want to tout your own horn too loudly,
it is equally as key to not sell yourself short. Obtaining a degree as a
dentist is quite an accomplishment, and if you have furthered your career by
becoming a cosmetic dentist, endodontist, pediatric dentist, periodontist or
orthodontist, you can be a valuable asset to any dental practice. Even in cases
where a practice may only be looking for a general dentist, you being a dental
specialist in another area could have career benefits later on. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">By following these simple tips, you can hone your job search
and increase your chances of finding the position right for you. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates around the
U.S. If you are a seasoned dentist or new dental graduate who is actively
looking for work, please feel free to check out our <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/viewalljobs.aspx">current
job listings</a>, <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx">visit
our website</a> or call 888-773-0014 for a free, no-obligation consultation. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-88938256301682172692016-03-05T14:05:00.001-08:002016-03-05T14:50:24.800-08:00Certifications Physical Therapists Require<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Physical therapists (PTs), like most healthcare
professionals, are required to obtain specific certifications before they will
be allowed to begin practicing in their given field. By completing the required
curriculum, clinical education and hands-on training, it significantly helps to
improve the chances that the physical therapist will be able to perform his or
her duties knowledgeably, professionally, with confidence and to industry
standards. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">The first certification a physical therapist is required to
have is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. In the past, PTs could opt
to pursue a Master of Physical Therapy degree or a Master of Science in
Physical Therapy degree, however neither of these are currently being offered
in the United States. To practice as a PT in the U.S., you must obtain a degree
from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). As it currently stands,
233 <a href="http://www.capteonline.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">accredited
PT programs</a> exist throughout the country. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">State Licensing</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Once you have completed your education and obtained a DPT
degree, your next step will be to take and pass the national physical therapy
exam (NPTE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
(FSBPT). This exam allows the FSBPT to assess a new graduate’s basic,
entry-level competence following graduation to, "...<i>help ensure that
only those individuals who have the requisite knowledge of physical therapy are
licensed in the physical therapy field</i>." and "<i>To help
regulatory authorities evaluate candidates and provide standards that are
comparable from jurisdiction to jurisdiction</i>."</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Individual states may have additional requirements for
licensure, such as passing the jurisprudence exam designed to test your
knowledge on state laws and rules or completing a specified amount of practical
experience. The law does require PTs to be licensed in each state in which they
intend to practice. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Specialty Certification</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">If you are interested in becoming a specialist in a
particular area of physical therapy, you can continue your education so as to
become a board-certified specialist in any of these areas:</p>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif;">
<li>Cardiovascular and Pulmonary</li>
<li>Clinical Electrophysiology</li>
<li>Geriatrics</li>
<li>Neurology</li>
<li>Orthopedics</li>
<li>Pediatrics</li>
<li>Sports Physical Therapy</li>
<li>Women's Health</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Oftentimes obtaining board certification can help a physical
therapist gain entry into a particular area of practice or acquire a job he or
she may not have otherwise been qualified to hold. Board-certification may also
lead to increased opportunities and income. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">National Provider Identifier</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">All physical therapists and other healthcare providers are
required to have a unique and standard National Provider Identifier (NPI) as
part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of
1996. This 10-digit identification number is to be used by the covered
individual for all administrative and financial transactions between other
providers, health plans, clearinghouses or other entities which may require the
number for valid purposes. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">The purpose of assigning a number to each healthcare
provider is to improve efficiency and effectiveness as it pertains to the
electronic transmission of healthcare records and vital information.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">To apply for an NPI, individuals can go to the <a
href="https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do">National Plan
& Provider Enumeration System</a> website, create a login and complete the
application. It is recommended all new graduates do this step as soon as
possible following graduation.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Medicare Number </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Another certification most employers will want an applying
PT to have is a Medicare number. Any physician or non-physician practitioner
who plans at some point to bill Medicare for services will need to have a
Medicare number. It doesn't matter whether you are an individual practitioner
or under another person's employ, a Medicare number will be a necessity. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Medicare Enrollment Applications can be obtained through the
<a href="https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/Downloads/cms855i.pdf">
Department of Health & Human Services</a> website. All
applicants need to do is download, print and fill out their Medicare enrollment
application, then mail it in to get the process started. </p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Why Choose Physical Therapy?</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">Looking to get into the healthcare industry? Whether it be
as a first-time job or a career change later in life, physical therapy is one
of the fastest growing fields in the United States. According to the <a
href="http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2015/3/6/WorkforceStats/">
American Physical Therapy Association</a> (APTA), the demand
for physical therapists is expected to continue climbing until at least 2020.
Even Forbes listed PTs as one of the "<i>10 Jobs In High Demand That
Require A College Degree</i>." In total, the healthcare industry had four
jobs which made this list: physical therapist, speech-language pathologist,
medical and health services manager, and registered nurse. Needless to say,
those looking for a career with long-term potential would be wise to consider
physical therapy or another career in the healthcare industry. </p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;"">The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates around the
U.S. If you are a PT graduate or soon-to-be graduate who is actively looking
for a job, please feel free to check out our <a
href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/viewalljobs.aspx">current job listings</a>, <a
href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx">visit our website</a> or
call 888-773-0014 for a free, no-obligation consultation. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-29610890347864585082016-03-01T16:52:00.002-08:002016-03-05T15:00:30.885-08:00Attention New PT Graduates: Are you Sabotaging Your Own Interviews?<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Once an individual graduates from a physical therapy (PT)
program and obtains his or her degree, the next obvious step is to find a job.
While some graduates may already have jobs lined up ahead of time, others will
have to begin what could be a very long job hunt involving sending in their
resumes, doing interview after interview, and working hard to market themselves
to potential employers.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Even when new graduates have great qualifications, lots of
hands-on experience, a strong work ethic or board-certification in one of the
specialty areas of physical therapy, what these graduates may not realize is
they could be sabotaging their own job interviews without even knowing it by omitting
one simple step. In some instances, neglecting to apply for a National Provider
Identifier (NPI) and Medicare number could be all it takes to prevent you from
beating out the competition.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Applying for Your NPI and Medicare Number Now Could Make You More Desirable to Employers</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Having both an NPI number and a Medicare number is essential
for any physician or non-physician practitioner like a physical therapist,
occupational therapist or speech language pathologist. These numbers are a form
of identification issued by the federal government to health care providers for
the purpose of improving efficiency in the healthcare industry and reducing
fraud or abuse of the system.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">By applying for an NPI and Medicare number prior to going
out on job interviews, you could actually make yourself more desirable to
employers and prevent losing out on a job for which you may be the ideal
candidate.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Employers in the healthcare industry, and in most industries
for that matter, like to see it when potential employees take initiative. Showing
initiative is a positive quality and one which can easily put one candidate
ahead of another in terms of desirability. As it could take up to three months
for a new PT graduate to establish his or her NPI and Medicare number, sending
in your application now could come across as a sign that you are taking your
career seriously and looking to get ahead of the game. It could also make an
employer be more willing to hire you as you are closer to obtaining your
identification numbers than other candidates.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">So if it came down to you and another candidate, neither of
whom had an NPI or Medicare number, you would probably receive a job offer as
you were the one who thought ahead and got the ball rolling.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to Apply for Your NPI and Medicare Number </h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">It doesn't take much to apply for either an NPI or Medicare
number. For an NPI, individuals can go to the <a href="https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do" target="_blank">National Plan
& Provider Enumeration System</a> website, create a login and complete the
application. Medicare Enrollment Applications can be obtained through the <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/Downloads/cms855i.pdf" target="_blank">Department of Health & Human Services</a> website. All
applicants need to do is download, print and fill out their Medicare enrollment
application, then mail it in to get the process started.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">This one simple action of applying for these numbers before
going out on job interviews could prevent you from sabotaging your own
interviews and, more importantly, help you secure your ideal job.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">For recent PT graduates who are actively looking for work,
please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx">visit our website</a>
or call 888-773-0014 for a free, no-obligation consultation. The People Link is
a professional recruitment service specializing in finding and placing
qualified healthcare candidates around the U.S. Job seekers can also take a
look at our <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/viewalljobs.aspx">current job
listings</a> any time, day or night.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-38803770074157361912016-02-19T17:31:00.005-08:002016-03-05T15:08:15.164-08:00Why Can't I Get This Position Filled?<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Filling a position at your medical office, dental practice
or health care facility can be a difficult task, even if you have an influx of
qualified applicants. At times it can seem as though none of the resumes you are
reviewing match your requirements or needs. You do interview after interview
and while each person may have his or her own positive qualities, you aren't
100 percent sure any of them would be an ideal fit. The problem is you need the
position filled now. So, do you compromise and hire someone you hope will work
out? Do you keep interviewing applicants to see if anyone might stand out above
the rest?</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">In actuality, you don't have to do either. All you need to
do is figure out exactly what position you want filled, what specific qualifications
you are looking for and then you'll have a much easier time finding your ideal candidate.
</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">The Importance of Figuring Out Exactly What You Want</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">While reading this you may say, "Well I know exactly
what I want, I want a physical therapist for my outpatient clinic." Well,
if you are having trouble finding one, it's likely you haven't figured out the
specific qualifications you want met. Maybe you are uncertain as to whether you
need an additional PT or you simply need a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)?
Perhaps you need a dentist, but aren't completely sure if you want to hire an employee
or an associate? Do you want someone with experience in orthopedic physical
therapy or pediatric? Would a PT with geriatric therapy experience be more
suitable to meet your current needs than a PT who is knowledgeable in
neurological therapy? These uncertainties can prevent you from being able to
fill a much-needed position, or worse yet, hiring a person who is not going to
work out.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Extra Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie Supreme?</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Look at it this way...filing a position is like ordering a
pizza. You can't call a pizza delivery place and say you want a pizza, but not
tell them the type of toppings. Do you want extra cheese? Light sauce? Are you
a meat-lover and want pepperoni or sausage? It could be a veggie supreme is
more to your liking. You might even be looking for rare toppings only certain
pizza places offer. You have to be very specific with what you want or you are probably
going to be unhappy with your order, or not end up order anything at all.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Break Through the Barriers to Hiring and Get Your Positions Filled</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Although it may seem daunting at times, hiring doesn't have
to be complicated and you don't need to settle. Being specific about what you
need and want in an employee or associate will often allow you to break through
any of the apparent barriers you've been encountering in the hiring process and
get your position filled.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you only want to
hire applicants who have completed certain training programs or been certified
by specific organizations, you'll need to make it known to potential
candidates, in ads, on job posting boards and with any headhunters whose
services you retain. Should you be looking for an applicant with more than 15
years experience in a specified field, don't be afraid to say so. The person
you want is out there. Whether you are looking for a dentist, physical
therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, speech
language pathologist, RN or other health care professional, you can find the
person ideally-suited for you and your group. You just need to know what you
want.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service specializing
in finding and placing qualified healthcare candidates around the nation. To
find out about the services we offer, please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/employer-services.aspx">visit our website</a>
or call 888-773-0014 for a free, no-obligation consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-1587421331957808252016-02-12T10:26:00.005-08:002016-03-05T15:35:09.080-08:00Want to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired in the Healthcare Industry?<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Healthcare professionals are in high demand these days.
According to an <a href="http://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm" target="_blank">Economic News Release</a> from the U.S. Department of Labor,
job openings in the healthcare and social assistance industries increased by
over 172,000 last year. While much of this may be associated with the
Affordable Care Act, the fact is the medical community is getting quite crowded
and will continue to be for at least the next five years. More and more patients
are seeking healthcare benefits, not just traditional medical care provided by
doctors and nurses, but treatment from physical therapists, occupational
therapists, speech-language pathologists and chiropractors as well.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Now this may sound like a positive thing to a jobseeker in
the healthcare industry, it often takes a lot of work for an applicant just to
get his or her foot in the door. Then, how can you be sure your resume will
attract the attention it deserves and stand out above other applicants?
Fortunately, if you are looking to launch or re-launch your
healthcare career, The People Link can significantly increase your chances of
getting hired.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">We Go Beyond Getting Your Foot in the Door</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Our goal, here at The People Link, is for jobseekers to locate
and secure the permanent, career position they seek. We also work with
employers in order to secure an employee who is not only ideally suited for the
hole they are looking to fill, but who could potentially become an invaluable
member of their team. We do not strive to just place people in positions, our
objective is long-term viability.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">When a jobseeker like you comes to us, we take the time to
discuss your career objectives, assist you with your resume as needed, and find
out about your ideal position so we can get started on finding you a match. You
can peruse our <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/viewalljobs.aspx">current
job listings</a> as often as you want. You'll also receive e-mail alerts of
positions which may interest you. If it looks like you'd be a match for a
particular position, we'll work one-on-one with both you and the company doing
the hiring to arrange an interview, gather follow-up information and help seal
the deal. Whether you want to work in an outpatient clinic, private practice, skilled
nursing facility, hospital or home health setting, we can help.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The services we provide are offered at no cost to
jobseekers, so you've got nothing to lose. It is the employers who pay us a finder's
fee once we have found the perfect match. No upfront fees required.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How The People Link Gives You an Advantage</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">One of the ways The People Link gives you an advantage is we
have close to 20 years experience. We have the connections, know what employers
are looking for, understand how to successfully promote applicants, and how to
find an ideal fit. For nearly two decades our team has been finding and
matching employers with job seekers. During this time we have amassed a
significant number of connections in the healthcare industry, as well as
maintained a very high retention rate (98%). To us, you aren't just another job
applicant, you're a real person in search of a long-term career. We are here to
help you accomplish your objective.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Positions Currently Available</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Although the number and types of positions currently
available with The People Link are constantly changing, these are a few of the healthcare
jobs we are seeking to fill at this time:</p>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<li>Physical Therapist for Outpatient Clinic</li>
<li>General Dentist for Private Practice</li>
<li>Registered Nurse for Home Health Agency</li>
<li>Physical Therapist for Outpatient, Home Health and Inpatient</li>
<li>Pediatric Physical Therapist for Home Health Company</li>
<li>Physical Therapist Assistant for Outpatient Clinic</li>
<li>Occupational Therapist for Home Health</li>
<li>Certified Hand Therapist or Hand Therapist for Outpatient Clinic</li>
<li>Registered Nurse for a Hospital Position</li>
<li>Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist for Outpatient Clinic</li>
<li>Occupational Therapist for Hippotherapy Ranch</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Where you live in the United States does not matter, we have
positions available all around the country. We can even help you find a job if
you are planning to relocate to another city or state. Physical therapists and dentists are a few of our most requested
positions, so those in these industries are encouraged to apply.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Let Us Help You Secure Your Ideal Job</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">The People Link is a professional recruitment service
specializing in finding and placing qualified health care candidates across the
U.S. To find out more about what we can do to help you secure your ideal job in
the healthcare industry, please <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/jobseekers.aspx">visit our website</a> or call
888-773-0014 today for a free, no-obligation job consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-86335915385972850772016-02-09T14:28:00.000-08:002016-03-05T15:54:37.737-08:00Physical Therapists Still In High Demand
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Of all the careers in the health care industry, physical
therapists (PTs) continue to be in high demand. According to the U.S.
Department of Labor's <a href="http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm" target="_blank">Bureau
of Labor Statistics</a>, the employment of physical therapists is expected to
grow an estimated 34 percent between 2014 and 2024, a rate far above the
average of other professions. We should also see a similar demand for physical
therapist assistants during the same period of time.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">While some of this growth will be attributed to aging baby
boomers, physical therapy is considered by many to be a contributing factor in
improved patient outcomes, fewer trips to the ER, shortened hospital stays and more
rapid, long-term recovery. Physical therapy not only helps lower health care
costs, it promotes patient well-being as well, which is a win-win for the
health care industry.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">What Employers Are Looking For In a Physical Therapist</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">What are employers looking for in a physical therapist? Although
one of the basic requirements employers are looking for in a PT applicant is a
degree in physical therapy, along with a license to practice in the state,
employers generally want to see certain qualities in their applicants. Qualities
employers often sought after include:</p>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<li>Professionalism</li>
<li>Initiative</li>
<li>Strong work ethic</li>
<li>Good communication skills</li>
<li>Competence</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
<li>Organizational skills</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Creativity and problem solving</li>
<li>Honesty</li>
<li>Positive attitude</li>
<li>Self-motivation</li>
<li>Willingness to learn</li>
<li>Dependability</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Specific certification could also be required, depending on
the facility. For example, some employers may be looking for someone who has
worked in an outpatient clinic before, or has spent time treating geriatric
patients. In certain instances, an employer will need to find a PT who has
attained specialist certification in sports or women's health. Highlighting
your certifications and past employment could help you stand out from other
potential applicants.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">PT Positions Available</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are a physical therapist with either a B.S. in
Physical Therapy or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, we may have a PT
position suited for you. It doesn't matter whether you are a recent graduate or
a PT with years of experience, The People Link will work hard to get you
connected up with the right employer.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">As of right now, we have more than 60 different physical
therapist positions available throughout the United States. We have jobs for
PTs in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Many of these positions are in outpatient clinics, although
we do have PT positions in home health, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient
clinics and pediatrics. We also have a few PT Director positions needing to be
filled and one PT position at a Hippotherapy Ranch.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Serif; color: #3366CC; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">In Search of the Ideal PT Job? Contact The People Link Today!</h2>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">Whether you are looking for a PT job, interested in starting
a new career, planning to relocate, or need some help getting your resume ready
to begin the job search, The People Link is here to help.<a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/">The People Link</a> is a professional
recruitment service with more than two decades experience of finding and placing
qualified health care and PT candidates throughout the U.S. Our success can be
seen in our client testimonials, as well as our extremely high retention rate
of 98%.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Sans-Serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">To find out more about PT jobs currently available, please visit
our <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/viewalljobs.aspx#&&CategoryFilterKey=1">current
job listings</a>, fill out a <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/job_application.aspx">job application form</a>
or call 888-773-0014 to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-75371557865072151832016-01-31T20:29:00.000-08:002016-02-19T18:09:59.104-08:00Hiring Tip: How to Find the Right Physical Therapist<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #365f91;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";">Hiring Tip: How to Find the Right Physical Therapist<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While a physical therapist (PT) can be an invaluable member
of a health care team, not all PTs are of the same caliber. If you are a
skilled nursing facility, health care facility or outpatient clinic who is
looking to hire a physical therapist, you may be wondering how to find the
right PT? What attributes and qualities should a physical therapist exhibit?
Where can you find a qualified applicant? What are the benefits of seeking help
from a seasoned health care staffing specialist? </span><span style="font-family: calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4f81bd;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";">Basic Attributes You Want in a Physical Therapist<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Physical therapists are some of the most sought-after
professionals in the health industry. This may be due in part to patients
longing for and actively pursuing the tailor-made, hands-on care offered
through physical therapy services. Physical therapy allows patients to choose a
natural approach, and in some instances, avoid major surgery or debilitating
injuries. A skilled PT can aid a person's recovery, assist in rehabilitation,
allow for improved mobility and improve overall quality of life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to the one-on-one care physical therapists are required
to provide, some of the basic attributes and qualities you'll want in a
physical therapist include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Have you ever wondered if the attitude or behavior of your employees was really an important issue? Hasn't it been all about whether or not they can get the job done right? Like, so what if that girl on reception gossips on all day about the other girls in the office. She answers the phone with a polite voice and transfers calls correctly.</div>
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However, everything may not be as it seems. You'll find a staff member that has a bad attitude often "seems" to get their job accomplished well, but you'll often find mistakes later - sometimes too late to correct. And some business owners have had their company fall down around them, failing miserably, without ever realizing it was one employee who caused it all, behind the scenes.</div>
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When you have someone covertly destroying everything you've built up, not realizing the consequences their actions are having on your company, you may end up blaming another cause for your failures, making it impossible to turn it all around.</div>
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Not all attitudes are completely open and in full view. Some attitudes can lie hidden beneath the surface. If you don't have a way to discover a person's real attitude towards life and their job, you can be fooled. And in the interim, you've lost money, good will and much more.</div>
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Have you had an employee that seems to relish in sharing gossip and delights in talking about others' plights? This negative attitude can extend to the capability of getting a good result in the work they do.</div>
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But looking at the opposite side of the coin: Have you had an employee who was enthusiastic about their job, went about their duties with determination and seemed always happy? This attitude, I'm sure you will agree, gave them an uncanny ability to get the job done and get it done right the first time in most cases.</div>
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Take the same two examples of employees above. Put them on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the negative employee and 10 being the enthusiastic one. You can correlate how each person will handle communication on this same scale. The person at the midpoint on the scale will likely alter communications, deliver them more negative than were received, and often upset people when delivering them.</div>
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The person at the bottom of the scale will be your worst nightmare. Give them a message to deliver and they will often not get it delivered at all. Or they may alter it so much that any instruction given doesn't get across properly, and of course, not carried out.</div>
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An enthusiastic person (at 10 on the scale) will deliver a message the exact way intended. They won't pass on very negative communications but will make them more tolerable to the recipient. You can trust someone like this with delivering a message or instruction for you in your business. They will often follow up and ensure your instructions are carried out. They take responsibility.</div>
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The handling of messages and other communications by an employee is more important than you think within your company. An excellent employee is someone who will get work done properly, be able to follow directions, understand what you are saying, and will be able to pass on communication from you completely and freely.</div>
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Someone who is a "bad" employee and one that you want to avoid will pass on communications in an altered manner. What you wanted delivered isn't delivered at all, but some perverted form is gotten across. Upset will result. You may even lose personnel who don’t want to be around a person like that.</div>
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The good employee won’t forward gossip. They won’t contribute to it. They will take any upsetting communications they are asked to pass on and attempt to tone them down. This won't necessarily change what your message is, but will certainly prevent your anger from coming across. And likely all the better for your reputation as the boss!</div>
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<strong>There are Degrees in Ability to Pass On Communications</strong></div>
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Although only the bottom and top are outlined here, there are all different levels of attitude in people. When you give someone a message to deliver, they may pass it on exactly as you intended. They may tone them down slightly, even if the message is very upbeat. They may pervert them and add suspicions and threats. They may just cut the line altogether and not deliver the message at all.</div>
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When ninety-five percent of an executive's troubles can lie in the communication lines of the business, it's something to pay attention to. You can even test your employees and judge where they are on the scale. And you can judge what sort of job you can expect from them. </div>
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<strong>You Can Test it with Your Employees</strong></div>
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Try a test. Take one of your employees that you want to evaluate. Give them a slightly complicated message to deliver to another staff. Make sure the message is really enthusiastic and shows some reward to expect for the recipient.</div>
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After your employee has delivered this communication, go to the person who received it and ask them about it. See how it was delivered. Did the message bearer give the complete message? Was it in the spirit intended? How was the deliverer's attitude? Was anything left out?</div>
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Imagine there was a way you could test your employees BEFORE you hired them. Imagine knowing how the employee will handle communications, customers, responsibilities and orders! You don't actually have to imagine this because there is a way to know all of this through simple tests. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">If you truly want to know who you are hiring, then you need to have them take our battery of tests.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px; text-align: left;">This battery consists of the </span><strong style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/testing.aspx" target="_blank">Personnel Potential Analysis™(PPA), IQ Test and Aptitude Test</a>.</strong><span style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px; text-align: left;"> These coupled with our unique interviewing skills will reveal if you have a person who will help you out or if you're hiring somebody who's going to wreck the place.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; text-align: left;">We are offering the <a href="http://www.thepeoplelink.com/testing.aspx" target="_blank">testing</a> service as a separate service. It is priced at $75.00 per person tested and it covers all 3 tests. We will grade the test results and give our evaluation of what the tests communicate. It is an excellent tool to get a better picture of where your current staff are at or to evaluate anyone that you are looking to hire. It is better to know before you go. These tests will show what the person's abilities are to produce a good product and can be of immense benefit to you.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-74878149931164192312014-01-13T14:48:00.001-08:002014-01-13T14:48:19.532-08:00New year The beginning of a new year always makes me feel like anything is possible. The slate has been wiped clean. Anything that has occurred in the previous year is officially in the past and I can move forward to create even better conditions.<br />
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I have heard several times how this person and that person doesn't make resolutions. I find it hard to believe that there isn't someone out there that doesn't have at least one goal, improvement, etc that they want in the new year. You don't have to call it a resolution if you don't want to.<br />
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The resolution lists can be very long and detailed or general and short. I want a more prosperous year. This doesn't have to mean more money. Although who wouldn't want that! Prosperity comes in all forms. Richer relationships, more time spent with family, improving your work environment...<br />
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It is important to surround yourself with the things that you love. Every person has several different dynamics to their life. You have yourself, your family, your work, your friends, your pets, your hobbies, your passions in life, etc.<br />
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Don't be a spectator this year. Get out there, participate. Make things happen the way you need them to happen!<br />
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Happy 2014 and here's to a year of making things happen!<br />
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-MyaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-698737398146718032013-10-24T19:36:00.000-07:002013-12-20T09:28:35.634-08:00Short Q and AI get asked questions all the time so I figured why not give you the answers to the most common questions. These answers are relevant to my recruitment company, <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/108113906622491533148" target="_blank">+The People Link</a>. Each company is different in the procedures and policies. <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: What is the difference between a recruiter/headhunter and an employment agency?</span><br />
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A: To keep it really simple, a recruitment agency finds employees for their clients and their clients pay them a finders fee. These employees are typically permanent, career positions. There are no other strings attached.<br />
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An employment agency is similar to a recruitment company but will tend to fill lower level positions and deal with Temporary and substitute positions along with permanent.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: Does it cost me money to use The People Link services?</span><br />
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A: Depends on whether or not you are a job seeker or an employer. For the job seeker, there is no charge ever. For the employer there is a finders fee but there are no upfront costs. In fact you do not pay me for finding you the applicant for your open position until the applicant has been producing for you for 30 days. This way you and the new employee can be sure the match is what you are both looking for and are happy with. <br />
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A: The People Link does not hire the job seeker. There is no contract between the job seeker and The People Link. This is 100% the commitment and responsibility of the employer. The People Link is responsible for matching the applicant with the employer. Once the match is made, the employer puts the employee on their payroll. <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: Why should I use The People Link services?</span><br />
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A: If you are a job seeker, you will get help with finding a position that fits exactly what you are looking for.<br />
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If you are an employer, you will get help with finding the exact person you are looking for.<br />
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There are no upfront costs and we do all the work in finding your perfect match. What have you got to lose? <br />
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Please feel free to visit my website at www.thepeoplelink.com or give me a call at 888-773-0014 x2 if you have any further questions about using The People Link services.<br />
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<a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/104566428258369836108" target="_blank">+Mya Borgman</a> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-77476516980433155722013-09-20T14:54:00.002-07:002013-09-20T14:54:31.038-07:00Rising Demand for Healthcare ProfessionalsHaving been in the business as long as I have you get the see the ebbs and flows of the demand for Medical Professionals.<br />
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Now more than ever the demand is increasing. If you are still in limbo on what to do with your life, I suggest you look into a career in the medical field. There are professions that take many years to get a degree and others that don't.<br />
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Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Registered Nurses, Dentists and Chiropractors are a few of the professions that require 4+ years of educational investment. While Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Dental and Medical Lab Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Dental Hygienists, etc only take a few months-2 years of education and provide you with a decent income.<br />
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Healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors of the American economy and with the government on the verge of passing sweeping healthcare legislation it's about to get more crowded in the medical community.<br />
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If more people have health insurance then that means more people are going to be seeking care and more professionals will be needed to meet the needs of the people.<br />
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There are currently over 200,000 unfilled nursing jobs. Imagine how many other jobs go unfilled in the medical industry.<br />
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It is projected over the next 10 years that there is going to be about 25% of an increase of demand for medical professionals. Imagine the implications of getting on board now before all of the job-creation comes to roost. If you become a medical professional sooner rather than later you will be able to rise in the ranks and supervise all of the people who come in with the job influx that will hit with this new healthcare legislation and retirement of the "baby boomers."<br />
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For a one stop resource of professions and their average salaries and length of education visit <a href="http://www.medicaljobs.org/search/">http://www.medicaljobs.org/search/</a>.<br />
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I hope this entry got you thinking about a potential future in the medical field!<br />
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<tr><td class="postMessage" colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px;">If you are a business owner, you may sometimes find your business dries up. This is a horrible feeling. Are you going to fail? Will you end up on the dole? Well, maybe this is getting a bit carried away. But it still is a terrible feeling when your regular customers don’t seem to be coming to you anymore.<br />
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Perhaps you have had only one kind of public you have been servicing in your years of business. It’s always been your bread and butter. You count on it. But now, virtually nothing! Panic time!<br />
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Well, it’s time to make a change. You must think out of the box in cases like this. You must start looking for customers elsewhere. Without stopping your normal promotions to your past customers, you have to start reaching out to new ones.<br />
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It might take a little research. Or you may almost instantly have that epiphany and know exactly who to contact. No matter, start getting out your communication lines and promote, promote, promote!<br />
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Look for those who would likely want your service. What are your talents and who wants what you have to deliver? Open your mind to all the possibilities. They are out there and someone is just waiting for you to call on them because they need you!<br />
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When you continue your regular promotions, you’ll keep what business will come your way from your old customers. But you’ll now be picking up a new bunch, and when the regular customers pick up again, you’ll have EXPANSION!<br />
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Oh yes, and don’t forget – produce a product of such high quality that your customers would never dream of using anyone else.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635499723134246096.post-3215640643623177292013-04-29T21:40:00.003-07:002013-04-29T21:40:54.993-07:00Design your own futureDesigning your own future is entirely up to you. You can let your
life run you, or you can run your life. The same concept goes for your
employment. You can let your job run you, or you can run your job.<br />
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The fact is, you can decide what sort of work you want to do and then
go about getting it. Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job that brings
in enough to feed you, but you’re miserable. You would like to make a
lot more of your life. But how? And doing what?<br />
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If you have goals in your life and these goals take money to
accomplish, you need to design your life so you are bringing in not only
enough money to pay the rent or mortgage and eat, but also a lot more
than that. You have to be able to put some money aside for the future.<br />
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Here’s a suggestion. There’s a field that is expanding greatly and
expected to grow even more between now and 2020. This is the field of
physical therapy. The salaries are good and the benefits are also
excellent. There is never a lack of demand for employees in this field. <br />
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Who wouldn’t want to help people with improving their functions at
work and home? Physical therapists do a lot of good. They assist their
patients who have become immobilized or lack strength, flexibility or
endurance. The treatments they give help people and that may fit into
your idea of a great career.<br />
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As a physical therapist, your patients would include those who had
been involved in accidents or had disabling diseases. You would learn
how to restore their fitness and health as well as maintain it. Imagine
the satisfaction in helping someone like this? <br />
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For this career, a master’s degree from an accredited program would
be the minimum level of education required. But this is a two-year
program. Wouldn’t you be willing to invest a couple of years towards a
stable and prosperous future? <br />
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Of course, you could get into the area more rapidly should you decide
to become a physical therapy assistant. You could even take online
courses to achieve this education, and begin a prosperous career right
away.<br />
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MyaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931719302666313273noreply@blogger.com0