Anyone have any ideas on where to find Healthcare jobs in this economy
Temp agencies are not what they used to be.. to just get started with zero experience and be placed as needed to fill in... and learn as you go... with our bad economy and with the holidays just past.. I am seeing a big slow down on our students getting placed... is there anything new to try? any new websites to check out.. other than the norm: careerbuilder, Monster, craigs list, jobnet.. local newspapers?
My best way is to walk a certain area, may be a couple of blocks two times a week.We have MA, DA, and Ultrasound at our school and have found that by talking to Doctor or office manager directly for work can sometimes get me openings for Ultrasound other that Medical assistant position which was looking for. Now because of the job shortage it has become more important to delvelop personal relationships with these office's rather the phone contact which was norm before.
Hi Walter, Great point. And essential for any plaement department. In fact, it's the secret of a successful placement department. Talk with every possible employer in your community. Find out what they want and need in a work-ready employee. Stay in touch. In that way, whenever they have a job opening, or need an employee to be trained, they will call your school. And you'll discover the hiring trends for each career you teach. Thanks, Susan
THE BEST WAY IS TO RECRUIT YOURSELF ONE HOUR A WEEK, AND MAKE THAT A COMMITMENT!
Hi Nikeline, Good idea to require students to commit to a certain number of hours each week on employment skills and job search training and effort. You might want to encourage students to spend one hour a week at the beginning and then add the number of placement "homework" hours as the student gets closer to completing their program. Thanks for the good idea, Susan
I agree just walking the area and handing out resumes are the best, that way they can physically see you and have conversation with you.
Interesting way for students to get their resumes out to prospective employers. It can work under certain situations. First we feel that students have to be confident to walk their resumes around and spontaneously talk with employers who may be willing and available. This takes a lot of coaching, which we think is important. Grads need to gain skills and confidence for any type of interview situation. Thanks, Susan
Craigs List is an excellent place to find just about any jobs in the healthcare industry.
Good idea Loretta. You might also try indeed.com
In order to best sell yourself you really need to focus in on what you are truly looking for job wise. There are a plethora of resources, such as the internet, go to each local hospitals website and see what jobs they are offering, as well as newspapers (Sunday), and physically going out to medical places like hospitals, urgent clinics, and out patient centers.
Hi Sindiana, We think that grads need a lot of help in the job seach process - in fact, a lot of hand holding. We feel the placement department needs to provide employment skills so the grad is ready to look for a job. And then provide a list of places to go for interviews. We think that placement department should work towards offering a current list of job openings and assist with the appointment setting. Thanks. Susan
Also Simplyhired.com can assist you in finding jobs
Hi Stacy,
At my school myself and one of the advisors goes out on a weekly basis and goes to doctors office's and drop off information about the school and about career services. The big thing we have learned is that we go out in scrubs versus business professional clothing because when office managers see us in business professional they have been more inclined to blow us off because they believe we are some kind of sales reps but by going in scrubs they are more willing to take the time to talk with us because they know we are professionals in the medical field. Hopefully this helps!
Mike
Hi Mike and Stacy, These are very good tips. We believe in ongoing community outreach too. Visiting places of work is very important. You can find out about job openings, let the medical office know about your training in case they want to send one of their employees (and pay the tuition), and to show you are a resource. If you keep track of your Alumni you could visit them (at a convenient) time, and have them introduce you to their employers. A great reason to have an Alumni Community at every school. And good news is that MaxKnowledge offers training on how to set up an Alumni Association. Good luck. Susan
Michael,
This is great. You might want to stay in touch with grads. Then you'll know where they work and with their permission, visit them at their place of work. A good reason to have an Alumni Community.
Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
Mike is a great idea. It is true sometimes office managers think we are sales reps, and they are too busy to acknowledge us. I will start going in scrubs to medical offices. Thank you for your wonderful idea.
Daysis,
Reminder to be sure your scrubs have your school name. And perhaps add a name tag to fully identify yourselves. Also keep in touch with alumni so you can ask to visit them. When you take students be sure you have them write up their experiences, what they learned, and how they will apply it all to their job search. Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
At our campus we have started a scavanger job hunt as to where we ask current students to visit employers. During their visit they will identify themselves as current student in a health care career. The reason for their visit is to get from the employer what they are searching for in an employee for their organization. This allows the students to identify early on that employers are not only looking for skills but also attendance, appearance, etc. Student have fun and employers tell us that they like getting to know the students before they apply. It's a win, win for everyone.
Leticia,
Very clever Leticia. You have discovered that making something fun is a great way to learn. This must be working if the employers cooperate. Ideally you are staying in touch with the employers for internships, job openings, and feedback on how well your training prepares grads to the work place. Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
