ASTSA Fall 2017

five salary or are only interested in certain positions, let them know so they can focus their search on those things. If a recruiter gives you advice or makes a recommendation that you need to do something for a specific position, follow it! Remember recruiters want to fill their positions. If they suggest making a few changes or focusing the interview on certain topics or avoiding certain topics, it’s because they know what the hiring manager wants to see. Show up on time for the interview. If that means leaving extra early or finding the location the day before, then do that. Arrive for your interview 5-10 minutes early. If you are not able to make it to the interview, call your recruiter and cancel with as much notice as possible. Keep in mind that canceling an interview can sometimes cost you the job, so make sure you are only cancelling for an absolute emer- gency. Many companies will not give you another shot if you miss the interview without advance notice. Also, last-minute cancellations or no shows will make the recruiter think twice before working with you on other positions. No matter what the position, dress professionally for the interview (absolutely no jeans). First impres- sions really do matter! Always bring two or three cop- ies of your resume. Lastly, don’t tell your recruiter one thing and then tell the hiring manager something different. I have had applicants lose a potential offer because they told the hiring leaders different or additional information from what they had shared with the recruiter. Re- member the recruiter is setting certain expectations about you to the hiring manager. You don’t want it to look like you or the recruiter lied or hid information. AST: How do I find a recruiter if I want one? What’s the benefit of starting my job search that way? BONN: Start by putting your professional informa- tion where recruiters are likely to see it – through resumes posted on job boards, professional social media profiles, applying to job ads and completing applications. It only becomes a matter of time before your resume catches a recruiter’s eye. If you would rather dictate which recruiter relationship you want to develop, call the HR departments at the health systems you would like to work for and ask to speak to their recruitment team or call your local healthcare staffing firms to set up an interview. By starting your job search with a recruiter, you are able to speak with someone about the jobs you are interested in and get feedback on your resume as it pertains to the positions you are applying to. The recruiter can be your greatest ally and source of feed- back, so connecting with them early and regularly will only help in knowing about the status of positions. TIPS FOR BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL ONLINE PRESENCE • Create a LinkedIn profile and keep it current. • Use an email address with your name only, not one that gives another impression (e.g. [email protected], not [email protected]) . • Don’t post drunk photos (or worse) of yourself on social media accounts. If you’ve been tagged in a questionable photo, ask your friend to take it down. • Don’t use profanity in your posts or when responding to others. • Avoid constant sharing of emotional or self-centered posts. • Take time to check your spelling and grammar.