Jun 19, 2013
Preparation in interviewing is absolutely crucial to your success as a candidate, and even those not experiencing fear should always prepare. As an interviewer, I’ve worked with many candidates who have a fear of interviewing, some worse than others. Read more at The Jobberman Blog.
Jun 19, 2013
The Senate Finance Committee spent more than two hours Wednesday discussing the relationship between healthcare costs and transparency with a panel of witnesses that included Steven Brill, the author of a March 2013 Time magazine cover story titled "Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us." Read more at HealthLeaders Media.
Jun 19, 2013
Health care prices in April were 1.1% higher than a year ago, the lowest reading since November 1997, according to the latest economic indicators from Altarum Institute's Center for Sustainable Health Spending. The year-over-year increase in hospital Read more at AHA.
Jun 19, 2013
Christine Porter is hooked on the My Fitness Pal app. In October, after deciding to lose 50 pounds, Porter started typing in everything she eats, drinks and any exercise she gets. Read more at MedCity News.
Jun 19, 2013
Healthcare professionals are the third most satisfied with all aspects of their jobs, following behind engineering and finance employees, according to new survey results from Monster.com. Despite the overall job satisfaction, the survey found healthcare Read more at FierceHealthcare.
Jun 18, 2013
If you were offered a job in another city—or your current employer asked you to relocate—would you make the move? Some would say yes in a heartbeat, while others might struggle with the uncertainty that accompanies such a big change. Read more at Forbes.
Jun 18, 2013
Medical schools have been preparing for the changes health care reform is bringing. Many have framed their education around iPads and other tablets and are encouraging more of their students to focus on primary care as physician shortages are expected Read more at MedCity News.
Jun 18, 2013
The VA Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y., has completed a $90 million, six-story wing that includes an outpatient surgery center. Read more at Becker's ASC Review.
Jun 18, 2013
When it comes to job interviews, advice typically aims to help you avoid mistakes or navigate a potential employer’s questions. Recruiters and hiring managers are not the only people in a position to ask questions, though. You have to represent yourself Read more at Proven.
Jun 18, 2013
Forbes and online job search engine Indeed.com have teamed up to compile a list of the 10 cities with the highest number of available STEM positions, which are occupations that require an education in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics disciplines. Read more at Forbes.