July 25, 2013 Gwen Darling
blog
"We're excited to have you here to interview for this chance-of-a-lifetime CIO position. And by the way, nice suit!" said Mr./Ms Person In Charge of Hiring. "Thanks, I made it myself!" said You. No you did not. And while I'm making educated guesses, I'll bet you didn't cut your own hair for your interview, did you? And chances are very, very good that you didn't decide to whip up a little something special and cobble those shiny new shoes that you're sporting on your big day, either. Are you seeing where this is going Mr./Ms. DIY Résumé Writer?
November 30, 2012 Gwen Darling
blog
Since Thanksgiving, I have heard the same comment from countless Healthcare IT employers. “Well…we do have several critical needs, but with the holidays and all…we’re just going to wait until January to post the positions.” If you're interested in attracting the best of the best, you'll rethink that strategy, and here's why.
October 30, 2012 Gwen Darling
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Late last month, CHIME released the results of a recent survey of CIOs, which found that more than two-thirds are reporting shortages on their staffs. For those of us who make our living helping to bridge and overcome that gap between talent supply and demand, the overall findings in this survey were not surprising. But there was one specific statistic cited in the survey that was particularly unsettling.
August 19, 2012 Gwen Darling
blog
Let's face it ladies, it's already tough enough out there. If you find yourself doing any of these five things, it's time to make some changes (and know you're not alone - I've been guilty of every one at one time or another, too).
June 5, 2012 Gwen Darling
blog
I've been working on a difficult search for the past month or so, trying to help a prominent hospital facility fill a critical project management leadership role for their brand new Epic implementation project. This particular position has several experience and certification requirements that are tough to find. Therefore I was very excited when I located one such professional who not only filled the bill, but he lived in the area of the project and therefore cut out the relocation or commuting costs for the client. Sweet! But sweet can quickly turn sour. . .
May 29, 2012 Gwen Darling
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As HR budgets are slashed and technology improves, more and more recruiters and hiring managers are turning to video interviews to conduct that first critical “face-to-face” encounter. Whether you are the interviewer or the interviewee, success or failure may very well hinge on preparation. Consider these tips before you cue Mr. DeMille:
May 8, 2012 Gwen Darling
blog
In case you missed it, it's been discovered that Scott Thompson, the new CEO of Yahoo, has allowed what he calls an "inaccuracy" to be reflected in his official bio. It seems that Scott didn't feel his (legitimate) degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting was impressive enough so he fabricated an additional degree in computer science to make himself a better catch.
April 11, 2012 Gwen Darling
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About a year ago, I worked on a search assignment for an extremely innovative healthcare IT company that was seeking to fill a Chief Marketing Officer position. I've had the pleasure of knowing this team personally for several years now, and count them amongst my favorite clients, as they are all kind, thoughtful, sharp, friendly, and yes, I'm guessing they are brave, clean, and reverent, as well. And (and this is key) - they were all male.
February 27, 2012 Gwen Darling
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In addition to several client meetings, this was the day of two big events that promised to be the most satisfying of the week from my perspective, and neither let me down. Additionally, two fantastic meals were included - bonus! I just wish I had read the sign on the minibar.
February 22, 2012 Gwen Darling
blog
Usually I spend this day in client meetings, reserving the evening for my two favorite social events of the conference - Healthcare Informatics magazine's Innovator Awards reception, and the famous HIStalk party. I began the day thinking this would most decidedly be the plan, but. . . well, let's just say it's good to have a plan, but you just never know where you'll end up at the end of the day.
April 22, 2010 Tim Tolan
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The time to develop and implement an effective employee retention strategy is not when one of your “A - players” resigns and heads for the exit door. Retention is incredibly important for any organization. In fact, in the healthcare IT marketplace, it is a critical component in maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage.
February 24, 2010 Tim Tolan
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Many of us don't think about innovation when it comes to human capital and talent acquisition. After all, innovation means to introduce new ideas and concepts in an effort to improve a process and ultimately create a better outcome. Given what's ahead in the war for talent in the healthcare IT marketplace, perhaps now would be a good time to integrate innovation into hiring and retaining personnel.
