1. Career Search Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Trials M. Lou Wetzel Recruiter/Human Resources Consultant

2. Agenda Intelligent InSites Overview Developing Resumes Searching for Careers Interviewing for Positions HIT Skills in Demand

3. 3 We are a rapid-growing, industry-leading software development company that provides real-time operational intelligence for healthcare. Our enterprise platform automatically collects real-time location data to help healthcare organizations run more efficiently while providing better care. About Us

4. 4 We profoundly improve the safety, satisfaction, and quality of life of our clients and the people they serve by consistently delivering superior technology products and services. Our Mission Asset Tracking Environmental Monitoring Workflow Management Patient Safety

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6. Agenda Intelligent InSites Overview Developing Resumes Searching for Careers Interviewing for Positions HIT Skills in Demand

7. Resume Tips and Tricks Reader-Friendly Layout – Word has templates! Customize to Each Position Objective and/or Summary Education Relevant Professional Experience Zero Grammar & Spelling Errors Cover letter – Yes! Definitely! Have one! First impressions are lasting!

8. Searching Network, Network, Network Chamber of Commerce Job Boards (Local, State, and University) Career Fairs/Virtual Hiring Events Job Clubs Social Media

9. Virtual Career Fairs/Hiring Events Find niche events for technology and healthcare – Employers pre-screen resumes – Candidates pre-screen employers – Employers set-up on-line interviews for day of event – On event day, candidates visit employer booths No travel costs Some companies hire candidates on-the-spot

10. Job Clubs Small groups who meet regularly to discuss job searching and career advancement For job-searchers: Offers valuable assistance and renewed optimism For employed: Use experience, knowledge, contacts to help others Google “Seattle Job Clubs”

11. Social Media/Networks “Go where recruiters go” According to 2013 Jobvite Survey, – 94% of companies use social media to recruit – 78% have made a hire through social media Build a professional profile Follow target companies Participate in relevant discussions, chats, tweets "It's not what you know, and it's not who you know; it's who knows what you can do," Joey Price, CEO, Jumpstart HR

12. Social Network Types Jobvite 2013 Recruiting Survey Results

13. LinkedIn – Virtual Network Join! – Up to 3,000 on your network Optimize your profile – “Professional” picture – Headline optimization – Key-word or SEO optimization – define your niche – www.wordle.netwww.wordle.net Maximize group membership & contribute Expand your network Build recommendations Search using BOOLEAN (AND, OR, NOT, etc.)

14. Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Not-for-profit focused on better health through information technology $255/year membership News, Professional Development, Networking HIMSS JobMine – Jobseekers find jobs, post resumes – Employers find candidates, pay-when-connect

15. Agenda Intelligent InSites Overview Developing Resumes Searching for Careers Interviewing HIT Skills in Demand

16. Interviews – Prepare, Prepare, Prepare How to stand out! Do your homework on the company Ask employer what type of interview Prepare questions for interviewers Use STAR approach to answer questions

17. STAR Acronym Situation: Set the context of your story. Task: What was required of you? Action: What did you do? Results: What was the outcome

18. Interviews – Prepare, Prepare, Prepare How to stand out! Mock interview Firm handshake – first impressions Dress for success Prepare an “elevator speech” Be confident, but sincere Present a proposal

19. CAREERCAREER 1 – Career Summary and Goals 2 – Professional Philosophy 3 – Traditional Resume 4 – Text Resume 5 – Skills, Abilities, and Marketable Qualities 6 – List of Accomplishments 7 – Samples of Work 8 – Publications, Reports, Research 9 – Letters of Recommendation 10 – Awards and Honors 11 – Professional Development Activities 12 – Transcripts, Degrees, Certifications 13 – Military records 14 – Volunteering/Community Service 15 - References PORTFOLIOPORTFOLIO

20. 20 Software Engineers Chief Information Officers Network Support System Integrators Technical Architects Implementation Specialists Database Administrators Healthcare IT Jobs in Demand Data Analysts Business Intelligence Analysts Requirements Analysts Healthcare Informatics Project Managers Program Managers

21. Final Tips and Tricks Looking for a job is a “full-time” job Prepare a career portfolio Customize your resume to the position Include a cover letter Hold a “mock” interview with a trusted colleague Prepare an elevator speech

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23. Summary Intelligent InSites Overview Developing Resumes Searching for Careers Interviewing for Positions HIT Skills in Demand lou.wetzel@intelligentinsites.com