ASHHRA Career Pulse

The health care industry is booming and it has been for a while now. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has pointed to the health care industry as a haven for job growth — thanks in part to an aging population and the Affordable Care Act’s coverage mandate. Of course, some markets are hotter for health care workers than others.

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What is a personal brand — and tips to build yours

To advance in today's job market,employees need more than just a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their competence to potential employers: theyneed to develop a personal brand. According to a Forbes article: "Your personal brand should represent the value you are able to consistently deliver to those whom you are serving. ... Managing your personal brand requires you to be a great role model, mentor, and/or a voice that others can depend upon." So why should that matter to you?

Visit http://advice.careerbuilder.com/posts/what-is-a-personal-brand-and-tips-to-build-yours to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

Easy ways to save money and still land top talent

Every company has cost-saving initiatives — some look to purchase materials that are less expensive while others seek to improve productivity and streamline processes. There are undoubtedly organizations that need to take more drastic steps, such as reducing salaries to meet cost-cutting goals. When adjusting salaries, labor market data can help your company make strategic recruitment decisions to source talent that may accept a lower starting salary — thus hopefully avoiding the need to cut compensation at a later date.

Visit http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2016/04/15/save-money-on-salaries/ to view the full article online.

Interviewers need to be strategic about their job interview questions

The interview process is being transformed. Standard interview questions that fail to reveal information relating to an employee’s job performance, or potential "fit," with an organization are being tossed. Now more companies are ditching brainteaser interview questions and focusing on the candidate’s past work experience.

Visit http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2016/04/18/interviewers-need-to-be-strategic-about-their-job-interview-questions/ to view the full article online.

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