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Monday, December 7, 2009
Unconventional Practices for Ophthalmic Job Seekers (9:32 AM)
Unconventional Practices for Ophthalmic Job Seekers
Cristina Boggiano, Ophthalmic Staffing Specialist: Cristina@theophthalmicassociates.com
In these challenging times both employed ophthalmic professionals and those interested in positions in the industry are using unconventional practices to keep themselves current and essential. Both job seekers and employed professionals know, just as the practices’ ophthalmologists do, that it is important to continue to learn and grow. Now, along with solid education, experience, and proper certifications, professionals in ophthalmology are making a greater effort to add value to the practice and ultimately for themselves.
Ophthalmic professionals seeking a promotion or new position are pursuing unique skills. I have heard of job seekers working with a career coach to provide them with expert advice, guidance, and support. These coaches concentrate on helping the job seeker develop goals, plans, and action steps towards future employment. Additionally, there are those who enroll in intensive Spanish courses, hoping to broaden opportunities within the Hispanic marketplace. Employees who learn Spanish for business can help practices increase their: revenue, markets, patient base, customer service, and overall bottom line.
As more and more practices choose to add EMR, many ophthalmic professionals find that developing IT skills can add both to their own career advancement and marketability. Similarly, adept personnel are sharpening their soft skills. These soft skills are important in any profession or job role, and in this fast changing marketplace, can help you remain an asset.
There are plenty of examples like this and many ophthalmic professionals are choosing to remain prepared and relevant in today’s unpredictable economic cycle. Determine what areas you could improve upon, then sign up for a course, seminar or conference to help you do it.
Cristina Boggiano, Ophthalmic Staffing Specialist: Cristina@theophthalmicassociates.com
In these challenging times both employed ophthalmic professionals and those interested in positions in the industry are using unconventional practices to keep themselves current and essential. Both job seekers and employed professionals know, just as the practices’ ophthalmologists do, that it is important to continue to learn and grow. Now, along with solid education, experience, and proper certifications, professionals in ophthalmology are making a greater effort to add value to the practice and ultimately for themselves.
Ophthalmic professionals seeking a promotion or new position are pursuing unique skills. I have heard of job seekers working with a career coach to provide them with expert advice, guidance, and support. These coaches concentrate on helping the job seeker develop goals, plans, and action steps towards future employment. Additionally, there are those who enroll in intensive Spanish courses, hoping to broaden opportunities within the Hispanic marketplace. Employees who learn Spanish for business can help practices increase their: revenue, markets, patient base, customer service, and overall bottom line.
As more and more practices choose to add EMR, many ophthalmic professionals find that developing IT skills can add both to their own career advancement and marketability. Similarly, adept personnel are sharpening their soft skills. These soft skills are important in any profession or job role, and in this fast changing marketplace, can help you remain an asset.
There are plenty of examples like this and many ophthalmic professionals are choosing to remain prepared and relevant in today’s unpredictable economic cycle. Determine what areas you could improve upon, then sign up for a course, seminar or conference to help you do it.
Labels: job, Ophthalmology
Monday, September 28, 2009
Who Gets the Job? (2:39 PM)
Please welcome our new guest blogger - Polly Neely. She may be reached at pollyd@msn.com.
Ever think why two people with equal qualifications interview for the same job and one gets a job the other goes home wondering what happened? When speaking to several recruiters they say it is most times their attitude. While one asks about the benefits and days off, the other asks about job advancement opportunities and if the business is open to suggestions from employees for improvement.
Ever think why two people with equal qualifications interview for the same job and one gets a job the other goes home wondering what happened? When speaking to several recruiters they say it is most times their attitude. While one asks about the benefits and days off, the other asks about job advancement opportunities and if the business is open to suggestions from employees for improvement.
Labels: interviewing, job
