Most people think of January as the season for snow and winter activities, but for your NP Career Coach it's season of the annual Salary Survey.
And with the salary survey comes interviews...
Recently I was interviewed by Contraceptive Technology Updates and asked for my thoughts on how to be best prepared in the event budget cuts result in a decrease in your work hours or find you out looking for a new NP job.
In the article I discuss the value of having a "master resume" ready to go, the importance of flexibility in this market and whether it can benefit you to consider signing on with a recruiter.
Family Planning Salaries Hold Fast - Where will 2012 take Employment Levels?
Click here to read the entire interview which begins on page 13.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, August 22, 2011
Do you have a passion for Rural healthcare?
I don't often discuss specific job openings but I am going to make an exception for this position.
How do jobs make my "short-list" you might wonder?
Because I feel I have a certain trust level with my readers I won't blog about any and every position. I will only promote a PA or NP job if I feel the employer values and respects nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants. This job meets my criteria due to the high level of independance their NP and PA providers enjoy.
Another plus is this NP/PA job is in my home state of Minnesota - actually small town Minnesota to be exact.
Here are the details:
This position is a true family practice position in a rural satellite clinic providing care for all ages across the lifespan.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 9a-5p.
There is occasional Saturday morning (8-noon) coverage in a neighboring clinic required which is rotated among 6 (yes I said 6!) other advanced practice clinicians.
Other responsiblities include "PRN back-up" for call in nearby Critical Access ER.
Back-up call and Saturday clinic coverage does pay additional compensation on top of the base salary.
Speaking of salary...
Salary range is $75-$95K depending on experience.
Position includes Medical Benefits, 401K, plus CEU/licensure reimbursement. Relocation assistance is negotiable.
They will also consider NEW GRADS! How cool is that?
Now excuse me for a minute while I brag about my home state. I'd like to remind everyone that Minnesota has alot to offer and this clinic location has something for everyone. I'm talking about easy access to the best fishing and camping in the state for you nature enthusiasts as well as theatres and large shopping centers for you city folk. (FYI - Minnesota DID invent the shopping mall) And when you want/need to come to the big city Minneapolis-St Paul is less than 2 hours away.
This is a rare opportunity to provide true family practice services with maximum independence in a rural setting that values nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
If you would like to hear more call Katy at 800-856-6385. ext. 2113.
Be sure to tell her the NP Career Coach sent you!
How do jobs make my "short-list" you might wonder?
Because I feel I have a certain trust level with my readers I won't blog about any and every position. I will only promote a PA or NP job if I feel the employer values and respects nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants. This job meets my criteria due to the high level of independance their NP and PA providers enjoy.
Another plus is this NP/PA job is in my home state of Minnesota - actually small town Minnesota to be exact.
Here are the details:
This position is a true family practice position in a rural satellite clinic providing care for all ages across the lifespan.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 9a-5p.
There is occasional Saturday morning (8-noon) coverage in a neighboring clinic required which is rotated among 6 (yes I said 6!) other advanced practice clinicians.
Other responsiblities include "PRN back-up" for call in nearby Critical Access ER.
Back-up call and Saturday clinic coverage does pay additional compensation on top of the base salary.
Speaking of salary...
Salary range is $75-$95K depending on experience.
Position includes Medical Benefits, 401K, plus CEU/licensure reimbursement. Relocation assistance is negotiable.
They will also consider NEW GRADS! How cool is that?
Now excuse me for a minute while I brag about my home state. I'd like to remind everyone that Minnesota has alot to offer and this clinic location has something for everyone. I'm talking about easy access to the best fishing and camping in the state for you nature enthusiasts as well as theatres and large shopping centers for you city folk. (FYI - Minnesota DID invent the shopping mall) And when you want/need to come to the big city Minneapolis-St Paul is less than 2 hours away.
This is a rare opportunity to provide true family practice services with maximum independence in a rural setting that values nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
If you would like to hear more call Katy at 800-856-6385. ext. 2113.
Be sure to tell her the NP Career Coach sent you!
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Monday, August 1, 2011
To err is human...but a second chance needs to be earned
Do you have a negative in your history? By negative I mean a dismissal, misconduct or a disciplinary action by your board. Personal negatives include criminal charges, DUI's or a history of substance abuse.
All is not lost.
If you are a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and you have one of the above issues and you are struggling with how to frame a past transgression in your NP or PA resume I have some advice for you.
My latest column in Advance for NPs & PAs outlines some strategies for dealing with negatives in your professional background. I discuss when and how to bring up your past problems as well as what steps you must take to convince an employer to take a chance on you.
Click here to read my advice
All is not lost.
If you are a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and you have one of the above issues and you are struggling with how to frame a past transgression in your NP or PA resume I have some advice for you.
My latest column in Advance for NPs & PAs outlines some strategies for dealing with negatives in your professional background. I discuss when and how to bring up your past problems as well as what steps you must take to convince an employer to take a chance on you.
Click here to read my advice
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Attention: Dallas-Fort Worth area NPs!
I haven't done this before but judging by the number of emails I get from NPs who are looking for work I thought I might post a job opening.
I just spoke with an employer who is hiring for an innovative and intriguing nurse practitioner job in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. Reliant Health House Calls is looking for several NPs to join their team seeing patients in their homes. This is a FULL-TIME opportunity with benefits. They are also willing to hire NEW GRADS.
Salary: $80,000 - 106,000
If you want to learn more contact G.S. Reddy at 817-808-3443 or gsreddy99@gmail.com
Be sure to tell them I sent you!
Renee
I just spoke with an employer who is hiring for an innovative and intriguing nurse practitioner job in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. Reliant Health House Calls is looking for several NPs to join their team seeing patients in their homes. This is a FULL-TIME opportunity with benefits. They are also willing to hire NEW GRADS.
Salary: $80,000 - 106,000
If you want to learn more contact G.S. Reddy at 817-808-3443 or gsreddy99@gmail.com
Be sure to tell them I sent you!
Renee
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Returning to the Workforce
Dear Career Coach: I am a NP seeking to return to the workforce after a 10 year employment gap. I have experience as an adult nurse practitioner Occupational Health, Cardio-thoracic, Primary Care, and Student Health. I recently completed 150 CEU's including 75 in pharmacy and passed the certification test for Adult NP in preparation for my NP job search.
Should I include this information in my resume and cover letter? How do I handle the lapse in my professional career? I have 3 kids and we moved several times. I was active with volunteer activities and held several leadership positions. Do employers really want to see this information in my resume?
Dear Reader: This information needs to be included in both your resume and your cover letter. I suggest you start your resume off with a "Summary of Qualifications" section, this will allow you to highlight your qualifications and future plans.
EXAMPLE: "A nurse practitioner with a wide variety of experience with an emphasis in (list your specialties) Recently completed a total of 150 CEU's including 75 in pharmacology and have used this knowledge to successfully pass the certification test for Adult Nurse Practitioner. Passionate to resume hands on patient care. Possess the energy and flexibility of a new graduate plus a wealth of past knowledge which will benefit both my patients and my future employer."
Next on your resume list your experience starting first with your recent CEU's that are pertinent to the job you are seeking. Highlight your proficiencies for each past job and communicate that you are still comfortable with those skills.
You also MUST write a cover letter. You can use your cover letter to discuss your passion for the position, highlight your proficiencies and emphasize the knowledge you recently acquired in your CEU courses. It's also a good idea to mention your desire for a long-term employer. In the last paragraph, before your closing, you can then disclose and explain your employment gap.
Remember always to edit and tailor your resume and cover letter to match each and every position you apply for!
Good luck!
Should I include this information in my resume and cover letter? How do I handle the lapse in my professional career? I have 3 kids and we moved several times. I was active with volunteer activities and held several leadership positions. Do employers really want to see this information in my resume?
Dear Reader: This information needs to be included in both your resume and your cover letter. I suggest you start your resume off with a "Summary of Qualifications" section, this will allow you to highlight your qualifications and future plans.
EXAMPLE: "A nurse practitioner with a wide variety of experience with an emphasis in (list your specialties) Recently completed a total of 150 CEU's including 75 in pharmacology and have used this knowledge to successfully pass the certification test for Adult Nurse Practitioner. Passionate to resume hands on patient care. Possess the energy and flexibility of a new graduate plus a wealth of past knowledge which will benefit both my patients and my future employer."
Next on your resume list your experience starting first with your recent CEU's that are pertinent to the job you are seeking. Highlight your proficiencies for each past job and communicate that you are still comfortable with those skills.
You also MUST write a cover letter. You can use your cover letter to discuss your passion for the position, highlight your proficiencies and emphasize the knowledge you recently acquired in your CEU courses. It's also a good idea to mention your desire for a long-term employer. In the last paragraph, before your closing, you can then disclose and explain your employment gap.
Remember always to edit and tailor your resume and cover letter to match each and every position you apply for!
Good luck!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Can't we all just get along?
They say nursing "eats it's own". I had this recurring fantasy that when I became an NP that something would change, unfortunately this hasn't been the case for me or many other Advanced Practice Nurses.
I have been receiving several letters lately from APRN's all over the country expressing their frustration with their RN peers. They recount stories of the RN's behaving like "tyrants" towards them. They accuse them of nitpicking, refusing to help and generally making the NP's work life miserable. In some cases they tell me, RN's are even assigned to supervise the NP's. (This is a situation that seems wildly inappropriate at best, and downright dangerous at it's worst.) The nurse practitioners attribute the RN's behavior to "professional jealousy".
Now I know there are 2 sides to every story and I am sure the nurses have their tale to tell as well. But unfortunately I too have observed and experienced some of this behavior firsthand. A few years ago I was working an assignment in which the RN's refused to do vitals on my patients when they roomed them. Why? "Because you are a nurse" was the response. I shrugged it off because I personally liked these nurses but I must admit it really grated on me professionally.
This is a sad and disappointing side to our profession. When I teach new nursing students it's one of the first things they ask me about in class. What does this say about us? In my years working as a recruiter I can tell you that it's not money that leads many NP"s to search for a new job. Most Nurse Practitioners quit because they are unhappy and frustrated with their current work environment.
I'm throwing this one out to you for discussion. Do you have a story like this to tell? What have you done to resolve the problem? If you are a Physician Assistant does this happen to you as well or is this strictly a "nursing" problem? Leave me a comment.
I have been receiving several letters lately from APRN's all over the country expressing their frustration with their RN peers. They recount stories of the RN's behaving like "tyrants" towards them. They accuse them of nitpicking, refusing to help and generally making the NP's work life miserable. In some cases they tell me, RN's are even assigned to supervise the NP's. (This is a situation that seems wildly inappropriate at best, and downright dangerous at it's worst.) The nurse practitioners attribute the RN's behavior to "professional jealousy".
Now I know there are 2 sides to every story and I am sure the nurses have their tale to tell as well. But unfortunately I too have observed and experienced some of this behavior firsthand. A few years ago I was working an assignment in which the RN's refused to do vitals on my patients when they roomed them. Why? "Because you are a nurse" was the response. I shrugged it off because I personally liked these nurses but I must admit it really grated on me professionally.
This is a sad and disappointing side to our profession. When I teach new nursing students it's one of the first things they ask me about in class. What does this say about us? In my years working as a recruiter I can tell you that it's not money that leads many NP"s to search for a new job. Most Nurse Practitioners quit because they are unhappy and frustrated with their current work environment.
I'm throwing this one out to you for discussion. Do you have a story like this to tell? What have you done to resolve the problem? If you are a Physician Assistant does this happen to you as well or is this strictly a "nursing" problem? Leave me a comment.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
To Cell or Not to Cell
I was shopping today and as I was turned the corner into the soap aisle a young man was just ending a cell phone call. I heard him say a few stern words into his cell phone, then he hung up and exclaimed to a woman whom I presumed to be his wife "Can you believe it? They actually called me about a job I applied for while I am at Target!" Considering the job market these days this should have made his day, but no, he was quite indignant that they had interrupted his grocery shopping. Yeah, imagine that. He had given them his cell phone number and they actually had the nerve to call him, unbelievable.
I have long cautioned job hunters to think long and hard before putting their cell phone numbers on their applications or resumes because, well, employers tend to call them.
The great thing about cell phones is that they are portable, and the not-so-great thing about cell phones is that they are portable. If you listed you cell number as your contact number when you applied for an NP job odds are sooner or later a potential employer is going to call you at an inconvenient time (like when you are shopping at Target).
If your cell phone is your only phone then please think before you answer. If you are busy, in loud or bad reception area it's better if you let the call go to voicemail and return it when you are free to talk. You get one chance to make a good impression and you don't want to be deciding "paper or plastic" while taking a call from a potential employer.
Trust me, they won't call back.
I have long cautioned job hunters to think long and hard before putting their cell phone numbers on their applications or resumes because, well, employers tend to call them.
The great thing about cell phones is that they are portable, and the not-so-great thing about cell phones is that they are portable. If you listed you cell number as your contact number when you applied for an NP job odds are sooner or later a potential employer is going to call you at an inconvenient time (like when you are shopping at Target).
If your cell phone is your only phone then please think before you answer. If you are busy, in loud or bad reception area it's better if you let the call go to voicemail and return it when you are free to talk. You get one chance to make a good impression and you don't want to be deciding "paper or plastic" while taking a call from a potential employer.
Trust me, they won't call back.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Lot's of Locums
Now that my first column on Locum Tenens assignments has gone "live" I have been recieving a ton of emails and calls. First, let me say I am pleased so many NP's and PA's are reading what I write! It's nice to know you are out there. It's also nice to see so many clinicians warming up to doing temporary jobs. So far I have heard from folks at both ends of the career spectrum, some are NP's who are just beginning their career while others are looking towards retirement and just looking for something different (but lucrative). All have concerns and questions.
Temp NP or PA jobs definitely take you out of your comfort zone, some see this as exciting and challenging while others might view it as nothing but pure stress. No matter which way you lean I advise you to be sure to get some critical information before you agree to that temporary job assignment.
Be sure you find out the reason that the employer is seeking a locum tenens clinician. Is this a new venture and they prefer to see if things are going to work out before taking on a permanent employee? In our current ecomony this is very reasonable and actually protects you as much as it protects them. If things don't work out for any reason no one will question a short employment entry on your NP resume if the position was a temp assignment. And if it does work out you could have your foot in the door to be hired permanently.
If the reason they are seeking a locum tenens clinicians is due to a a vacancy it is a good idea for you to you find out why the previous provider left. It could be something as simple as a medical leave or something much more serious such as a toxic work environment. Good to know before you commit.
Next week I will talk about ways to ensure that you have adequate physician back-up while you are out on assignment. Stay tuned...
Temp NP or PA jobs definitely take you out of your comfort zone, some see this as exciting and challenging while others might view it as nothing but pure stress. No matter which way you lean I advise you to be sure to get some critical information before you agree to that temporary job assignment.
Be sure you find out the reason that the employer is seeking a locum tenens clinician. Is this a new venture and they prefer to see if things are going to work out before taking on a permanent employee? In our current ecomony this is very reasonable and actually protects you as much as it protects them. If things don't work out for any reason no one will question a short employment entry on your NP resume if the position was a temp assignment. And if it does work out you could have your foot in the door to be hired permanently.
If the reason they are seeking a locum tenens clinicians is due to a a vacancy it is a good idea for you to you find out why the previous provider left. It could be something as simple as a medical leave or something much more serious such as a toxic work environment. Good to know before you commit.
Next week I will talk about ways to ensure that you have adequate physician back-up while you are out on assignment. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
2011 Market "Forecast"
January is the traditional time each year when we look back at the past year and then try to predict what will be the trends for the coming year. Well, this year is no different!
Last month I was interviewed by Jen Ford at ADVANCE for NP/PA's regarding my thoughts on what's in store for NP's and PA's in 2011. She wrote a great article which covers several topics that are of interest to all Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants regardless of whether or not they are job hunting. We discussed the job market, temporary positions, salaries as well as upcoming trends mixed in with a few thoughts for this years new grads.
I highly recommend that you check out the article "A Changing Landscape - The Job Outlook for NP's and PA's. You won't be sorry :-)
Last month I was interviewed by Jen Ford at ADVANCE for NP/PA's regarding my thoughts on what's in store for NP's and PA's in 2011. She wrote a great article which covers several topics that are of interest to all Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants regardless of whether or not they are job hunting. We discussed the job market, temporary positions, salaries as well as upcoming trends mixed in with a few thoughts for this years new grads.
I highly recommend that you check out the article "A Changing Landscape - The Job Outlook for NP's and PA's. You won't be sorry :-)
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
New year's resolution
Hello 2011!!
My new year's resolution is to do more blogging! I have alot of great plans of where to take this blog and website so I'm going to be doing more talking about the NP/PA market, salaries and of course job searching. And due to popular demand I will be adding some additional "new grad" resources.
What's on my mind today? I just read an article about how NP pay and jobs are now outpacing that of the family practice physician. The author wrote in the article about the current market for NP jobs as if all we would need to do is walk out our front door and there will be clinics lined up waving fistfulls of money at us to work for them. They went on to say that demand for NP's is so great that the market has been able to "absorb a tidal wave of new NP's". They cite the physician shortgage as the cause.
Yes it's true the market does seem to be opening up but we are still far from being fully employed. What IS beginning to happen is that healthcare organizations are reviewing their budgets for the upcoming year and have decided that hiring advanced practice clinicians does make economic sense. (hmm, where have I heard that before...?)
Things are looking up folks. Of course you still need a good resume so be sure to check out my resume tip sheet!
My new year's resolution is to do more blogging! I have alot of great plans of where to take this blog and website so I'm going to be doing more talking about the NP/PA market, salaries and of course job searching. And due to popular demand I will be adding some additional "new grad" resources.
What's on my mind today? I just read an article about how NP pay and jobs are now outpacing that of the family practice physician. The author wrote in the article about the current market for NP jobs as if all we would need to do is walk out our front door and there will be clinics lined up waving fistfulls of money at us to work for them. They went on to say that demand for NP's is so great that the market has been able to "absorb a tidal wave of new NP's". They cite the physician shortgage as the cause.
Yes it's true the market does seem to be opening up but we are still far from being fully employed. What IS beginning to happen is that healthcare organizations are reviewing their budgets for the upcoming year and have decided that hiring advanced practice clinicians does make economic sense. (hmm, where have I heard that before...?)
Things are looking up folks. Of course you still need a good resume so be sure to check out my resume tip sheet!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Economic conditions have clinicians considering alternative NP and PA job opportunities.
This week I recieved a question from a reader. Her spouse is out of work and she needs to get to work fast. She was wondering if a short term or Locum Tenens NP job could be the answer to her situation.
Temporary or locum tenens assignments are growing in popularity and as usual I have some advice to help you decide if this is an option for you.
To read my answer check out my latest post over at "Advance for NP/PA's"
This week I recieved a question from a reader. Her spouse is out of work and she needs to get to work fast. She was wondering if a short term or Locum Tenens NP job could be the answer to her situation.
Temporary or locum tenens assignments are growing in popularity and as usual I have some advice to help you decide if this is an option for you.
To read my answer check out my latest post over at "Advance for NP/PA's"
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Interviews gone wild
"Would you rather be an elephant with no trunk or a giraffe with no neck?".
No matter how much you prepare for an NP job interview it seems there is always that one question that comes out of nowhere and catches you by surprise.
Have you ever been asked a bizarre or strange question in an interview? Were you ever asked something wildly inappropriate?
If you have an interview story to tell I would like to hear from you!
No matter how much you prepare for an NP job interview it seems there is always that one question that comes out of nowhere and catches you by surprise.
Have you ever been asked a bizarre or strange question in an interview? Were you ever asked something wildly inappropriate?
If you have an interview story to tell I would like to hear from you!
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Your resume should fit the job
Weekend Update: Competition for Nurse Practitioner Jobs remains intense.
There are dozens of applicants for every job posted. This is not expected to change anytime soon. It's important when you apply for an NP job to distinguish yourself so that you stand out from the rest of the crowd.
One of the ways you can do this is to tailor your resume to each job for which you are applying.
Take some time to research the healthcare organization and the position they have advertised. Take that information and use it to revise your Nurse Practitioner resume so that you can best showcase how YOUR qualifications and experience meet their needs. Highlight areas of your work experience or education that demonstrates why you are the best Nurse Practitioner for the job.
In this current market a one-size-fits-all resume will get you a one-size-fits-all rejection letter.
In other words each job you apply for should have a unique version of your resume.
There are dozens of applicants for every job posted. This is not expected to change anytime soon. It's important when you apply for an NP job to distinguish yourself so that you stand out from the rest of the crowd.
One of the ways you can do this is to tailor your resume to each job for which you are applying.
Take some time to research the healthcare organization and the position they have advertised. Take that information and use it to revise your Nurse Practitioner resume so that you can best showcase how YOUR qualifications and experience meet their needs. Highlight areas of your work experience or education that demonstrates why you are the best Nurse Practitioner for the job.
In this current market a one-size-fits-all resume will get you a one-size-fits-all rejection letter.
In other words each job you apply for should have a unique version of your resume.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Tips you will get only from me!
Do you know what hiring managers and recruiters NEVER want to see on your Nurse Practitioner resume?
I was a recruiter for many years so I have some insider pearls and tips. These are valuable details I learned over the course of reviewing thousands of resumes and talking with hundreds of hiring managers.
In this market, when every job has dozens of applicants, even a small mistake can ruin your chances of an interview. Of course you probably will never know why your resume was rejected so you might continue to make the same mistake. In my blog I am going to regularly share with you some of some of these lesser known resume misteps.
In other words I will share my job search pearls with you!
Here comes the tip...
There are several things you should never put on your resume but this is one that might not be so obvious.
Including a past job that was in a non-medical field is a major no-no and could very well get your application bounced. It's OK to include jobs like "nursing assistant" or "lab tech" because those are medically related. What you don't want to list is jobs like " bartender" or "retail clerk". You many think they help to show that you have a solid work history but in reality it's a big turn-off when applying for an NP or PA position.
BTW: This is true whether you are a NP or Physician Assistant.
I was a recruiter for many years so I have some insider pearls and tips. These are valuable details I learned over the course of reviewing thousands of resumes and talking with hundreds of hiring managers.
In this market, when every job has dozens of applicants, even a small mistake can ruin your chances of an interview. Of course you probably will never know why your resume was rejected so you might continue to make the same mistake. In my blog I am going to regularly share with you some of some of these lesser known resume misteps.
In other words I will share my job search pearls with you!
Here comes the tip...
There are several things you should never put on your resume but this is one that might not be so obvious.
DO NOT INCLUDE NON-MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
IN YOUR WORK HISTORY!
IN YOUR WORK HISTORY!
Including a past job that was in a non-medical field is a major no-no and could very well get your application bounced. It's OK to include jobs like "nursing assistant" or "lab tech" because those are medically related. What you don't want to list is jobs like " bartender" or "retail clerk". You many think they help to show that you have a solid work history but in reality it's a big turn-off when applying for an NP or PA position.
BTW: This is true whether you are a NP or Physician Assistant.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Where do you look for NP jobs?
Your nurse practitioner job search should begin online. Newspaper and print ads have dwindled to almost nothing and have been replaced by online postings. The small number of print ads that are still out there will likely direct you to their website to apply so you might as well start your job search out on the Web.
Employers prefer you contact them via email or their website. Why? To avoid the paper shuffle. Their systems are set up to handle information digitally. It's much more efficient and information is more easily accessible. Resumes sent via fax or snail mail stand little chance of ending up in front of the eyes of the right person at the right time.
So how do you go about finding the ads online? Start with your local newspapers website. Many employers will run an ad in the online classifieds but skip the print edition. If you have a healthcare employer in mind that you would like to work for then check out their websites frequently. You may see jobs listed exclusively on their own websites and not on any other website or job board.
Employers prefer you contact them via email or their website. Why? To avoid the paper shuffle. Their systems are set up to handle information digitally. It's much more efficient and information is more easily accessible. Resumes sent via fax or snail mail stand little chance of ending up in front of the eyes of the right person at the right time.
So how do you go about finding the ads online? Start with your local newspapers website. Many employers will run an ad in the online classifieds but skip the print edition. If you have a healthcare employer in mind that you would like to work for then check out their websites frequently. You may see jobs listed exclusively on their own websites and not on any other website or job board.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Welcome To My New Nurse Practitioner Career Blog!
We're just getting off the ground here, but soon I'll have many tips and articles to help you in your NP career search. Check back soon and sign up to get on my mailing list too!
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