July 2009 - Posts

Reference Check Strategies for Nurse Practitioners
July 22, 2009 8:53 AM by Lynn Schiff

Your cover letter and resume were spell checked and polished, your attire was professional and you clicked with your potential employer. A second interview is sometimes the next step in the process, but what always follows is a reference check. 1. Don't Read More...

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Watch Out for This Job Hunting Scam
July 15, 2009 12:10 PM by Renee Dahring

In the past week I have twice heard news of scams involving phony job ads and fake recruiters. This sort of thing has always been around and tends to increase when the economy decreases. Unfortunately when unemployment rises the scammers come out of the Read More...

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Nurse Practitioner Employment History Gaps
July 13, 2009 9:11 AM by Lynn Schiff

We receive many resumes and talk with hundreds of amazing candidates each year. One recent question was how to address a gap in employment history. Successful candidates will want to address this question directly. Usually there are a couple of reasons Read More...

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Leaving Your NP Position
July 8, 2009 7:40 AM by Lynn Schiff

The reasons for leaving a position are often complex. Once a decision has been made to leave a position, choose to leave gracefully by following a few simple recommendations. #1 Give adequate notice. General standard notice is a minimum of 2 weeks, but Read More...

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'Interesting Times' for NP Employment
July 2, 2009 11:31 AM by Renee Dahring

When I contemplate the changing employment scene for NPs over the last few months, I can't help but be reminded of a set of three ancient "curses." The mystery of these "curses" is that they can be interpreted either as curses or as blessings. May you Read More...

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