ADVICE, TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR YOU

THE BEST TIPS TO FIND YOUR DREAM JOB

1. Make a list

Write out a list of things that are most important to you in your dream job.  Is it a collaborative work environment?  Is a job with significant patient interaction?  Is it a job with a good work-life balance?  Is it a job where everyday is different? Is it a job where you continually take on new challenges?  A concrete vision of what you want in a dream job, can give you insight into what will give you the most satisfaction in your next job.

2. Determine yours strengths

Write down a list of your top strengths.  Most people find happiness and satisfaction in jobs that are suited to their strengths.  What are areas that you can improve on that will help take you to the next level?

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3. Evaluate your past

Take a look at each of the companies you have worked for in the past.  What did you value the most?  What did you like the least about the company culture and environment?  Which leaders did you value most and why?  Which leaders did you like the least and why?  When where you the happiest at each place of employment?  What where your biggest accomplishments?  What did you like the most and least about your job responsibilities?

The answers to these questions will help you understand what to look for in future jobs and what kind of things to stay away from.  Your work environment is critical in in bringing out your best work which can translate to happiness and satisfaction in your job.

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4. Talk to as many people as possible

Talk to people who are currently in the positions you are aspiring to.  What gives them most job satisfaction?  What frustrates them the most? Go on LinkedIn and read people’s job descriptions or go online and read interviews and articles about people you admire.

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5. Additional Education

Will your dream job require additional education or degrees?  Formulate a plan and a timetable.  Creating a timetable helps you stay motivated and keeps you moving towards your goal.

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6. Consider the type of work environment where you will thrive

Do you prefer to be around people who are competitive or collaborative? Do you prefer to work and go home or are you looking for a place where co-workers are friends outside of the office? Is the company hierarchical or flat? Do you work as a team or work primarily on your own? Is there a great deal of red tape or will you have the power to make decisions and move quickly? Can people work from home? What is the work-life balance like? What are your salary expectations? Think about the type of work environment that will be a good fit for you and the lifestyle you hope to have. 

NEED A JOB? 10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

1)  The first 5 minutes  are crucial! Make a good first impression.  Shake with a firm hand. Make direct eye contact and smile. It’s said that interviewers often make up their mind  about hiring someone in the first 5 minutes of an interview 

2) Your appearance - Dress appropriately.  Avoid loud colors or faddish styles.  

3) Know your professional, short term and long term goals and be able to articulate them clearly

4) Prepare.  Remember the specifics of your work history.  Be prepared for the common interview questions.  You don’t need to memorize answers but just have talking points in mind.  

5) Do you homework on the company you are interviewing with. Besides the company website, search for business articles and industry websites

6) Ask Questions  about the facility, staff, company philosophy.  This shows your interest and shows you’ve done homework.  It keeps you engaged.

7) Be confident and energetic.  Have  3-4 selling points about yourself - why you would be a great fit for the company and the job. 

8) Avoid any negative comments about any former boss, co-worker or company.  No matter how tempted you are, keep the negative thoughts to yourself.

9) Anticipate an interviewer’s potential concerns about your experience and work history.  Show confidence in your abilities. 

10) As the interview concludes, be sure to thank the prospective employer for their time.  Reiterate your interest in the position and ask what steps are next in the process.   Follow up the interview with a thank you email or letter. 

Despite the uncertainly of the Affordable Health Care job, employment in healthcare is projects to grow 19% from 2014 to 2024, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.  This translates into an additional 2.3 million new healthcare jobs.

Furthermore, when US News & World Report released is 2017 Best Jobs Rankings, healthcare jobs dominated the list with 10 of the 12 top jobs.  The list was compiled by comparing media salary, employment rates, job prospects, growth, stress level and the all important work-life balance. 

Job opportunities in the health care field are booming with most healthcare employers planning to hire more staff.

For job seekers, Talent Vista Workplace Solutions can help you land that new position.  For employers, when can source out that perfect candidate to fill your open positions.

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