As a healthcare professional, it’s almost inevitable that the past two years have been the busiest and most stressful of your career. Therefore, taking breaks might seem like a luxury you can’t afford, but they’re more important than you probably realize. Stopping to rest throughout your shift is essential to your health because your body… Read more »
Being a nurse is your passion, but you’re ready for something more than your current job. Whether the care facility you’re in is a poor fit, you’re looking to focus on a specialty, or you’re ready to find a more senior-level position, you’re in the market for a new job. Sure, you can get a… Read more »
Being an occupational therapist is your dream. Helping patients develop, improve, and recover essential life skills is something you find beyond rewarding — but there are many different ways to have a career in this field. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have years of experience working in a traditional occupational therapy role, you’re interested… Read more »
Becoming a nurse was an easy choice for you, but now it’s time to decide on a specialty, and you’re not sure what you want. The possibilities are nearly endless, from working in a hospital emergency room or labor and delivery unit to serving as a nurse researcher or nurse educator. This is an important… Read more »
You became a physical therapist because you enjoy helping sick and injured patients. Under your care, they’re able to achieve increased mobility and better manage — or completely eliminate — their pain. Watching patients heal warms your heart, but you want to do more. Employment of physical therapists is expected to increase by 28% through… Read more »
Succeeding in life — and a job search — is all about attitude. Sure, there are plenty of other contributing factors, but attitude sets the foundation for victory. A job interview is the time to put your best self forward, so if you’re unable to present yourself in a positive manner, you won’t get very… Read more »
It’s hard to check every box on a potential employer’s wish list. If you’ve found a job you’re really interested in, don’t become discouraged if your skills and experience fall a bit short of the ideal candidate for the position. Generally speaking, a job description serves as the framework for finding the right hire. Most… Read more »
Working as a surgical technician is a big job, but you enjoy every second of it. From preparing the operating room and sterilizing equipment to getting patients ready for surgery and assisting during the procedure, you play a very important role on the healthcare team. Since the job holds such high importance, employers are very… Read more »
The art of persuasion can get you far in life, including in your job search. When seeking new opportunities, you’re essentially tasked with convincing hiring managers you’re the right person for the position. If you’re able to sell yourself, your ascent up the ladder will be markedly easier. You’re a talented person with a lot… Read more »
Navigating a search for a new accounting or finance opportunity is hard work. The many activities associated with finding a new job can become overwhelming very quickly if you don’t have a structured plan in place. Creating S.M.A.R.T. — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound — goals is a great way to keep your search on… Read more »