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Volume 23 Number 103 March 2014
The History Behind Black History Month Women in The Workforce Past And Present Trends for Nurses and Healthcare Green Career Options for People Who Want To Work With Kids Telework–A Boon for The Disabled
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Table of Contents The History of Page 3 Black History Month New Year Resolutions You Can’t Afford to Neglect Page 6 Make Your LinkedIn Profile More Interactive Page 8 4 Factors That Affect Army Security Clearance Page 10 Veterans Add to Diversity Page 11 Women in The Workforce: Past And Present Page 12 7 Big Career Blunders Page 14 Telework–A Boon Page 15 for The Disabled Acing A Skype Interview Page 17 Manufacturing And Industrial Technology Page 19 Earning That Business Page 20 Promotion Tomorrow’s Healthcare Technologies Page 21 Working from Home Page 25 Page 26 Green Career Options Medical And Clinical Lab Page 28 Technologists Creating Passion Page 30 Healthcare Management Page 32 Top 5 iPhone Apps for Nurses Page 35 10 Nursing Trends to Watch Page 36 Building Your Personal Brand Page 38 Your Nursing Career Plan Page 41 Page 42 Breaking Bad Habits Human Service Workers Page 43 Giving Yourself An Edge Page 49 Rules of Career Management Page 50
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The History of Black History Month by Daryl Michael Scott
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he story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the late summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois. Thousands of African Americans traveled from across the country to see exhibits highlighting the progress their people had made since the destruction of slavery. Awarded a doctorate in Harvard three years earlier, Woodson joined the other exhibitors with a black history display. Despite being held at the Coliseum, the site of the 1912 Republican convention, an overflow crowd of six to twelve thousand waited outside for their turn to view the exhibits. Inspired by the three-week celebration, Woodson decided to form an organization to promote the scientific study of black life and history before leaving town. On September 9th, Woodson met at the Wabash YMCA with A. L. Jackson and three others and formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). As early as 1920, Woodson urged black civic organizations to promote the achievements that researchers were uncovering. A graduate member of Omega Psi Phi, he urged his fraternity brothers to take up the work. In 1924, they responded with the creation of Negro History and Literature Week, which they renamed Negro Achievement Week. Their outreach was significant, but Woodson desired greater impact. As he told an audience of Hampton Institute students, “We are going back to that beautiful history and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” In 1925, he decided that the Association had to shoulder the responsibility. Going forward it would both create and popularize knowledge about the black past. He sent out a press release announcing Negro History Week in February, 1926.
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It is commonly said that Woodson selected February to encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays are the 12th and the 14th, respectively.
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Woodson chose February for reasons of ily by great men. He envisioned the study tradition and reform. It is commonly said and celebration of the Negro as a race, not that Woodson selected February to encom- simply as the producers of a great man. pass the birthdays of two great Americans And Lincoln, however great, had not freed who played a prominent role in shaping the slaves—the Union Army, including black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and hundreds of thousands of black soldiers Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays are and sailors, had done that. Rather than the 12th and the 14th, respectively. More focusing on two men, the black community, importantly, he chose them for reasons he believed, should focus on the countless of tradition. Since Lincoln’s assassina- black men and women who had contributed tion in 1865, the black community, along to the advance of human civilization. with other Republicans, had been celebratFrom the beginning, Woodson was overing the fallen President’s birthday. And whelmed by the response to his call. Negro since the late 1890s, black communities History Week appeared across the counacross the country try in schools and had been celebrating before the pubDouglass’. Like most ideas that resonate lic. The 1920s was Well aware of the the decade of the with the spirit of the times, pre-existing celeNew Negro, a name brations, Woodson to the PostNegro History Week proved given built Negro History War I generation to be more dynamic than Week around tradibecause of its ristional days of comracial pride and Woodson or the Association ing memorating the consciousness. black past. He was Urbanization and could control. asking the public to industrialization extend their study of had brought over a black history, not to create a new tradi- million African Americans from the rural tion. In doing so, he increased his chances South into big cities of the nation. The for success. expanding black middle class became parYet Woodson was up to something more ticipants in and consumers of black litthan building on tradition. Without saying erature and culture. Black history clubs so, he aimed to reform it from the study of sprang up, teachers demanded materials to two great men to a great race. Though he instruct their pupils, and progressive whites stepped and endorsed the efforts. admired both men, Woodson had Woodson and the Association scrambled never been fond of the celebrations held in their honor. He railed against the “igno- to meet the demand. They set a theme rant spellbinders” who addressed large, for the annual celebration, and providconvivial gatherings and displayed their ed study materials—pictures, lessons for lack of knowledge about the men and their teachers, plays for historical performances, contributions to history. More impor- and posters of important dates and peotantly, Woodson believed that history was ple. Provisioned with a steady flow of made by the people, not simply or primar- knowledge, high schools in progressive
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communities formed Negro History Clubs. celebrations before the public. In the South, black teachers often To serve the desire of history buffs to participate in the re-education taught Negro History as a supplement to United States history. One of black folks and the nation, ASNLH formed branches that stretched early beneficiary of the movement reported that his teacher would hide from coast to coast. In 1937, at the urging of Mary McLeod Bethune, Woodson’s textbook beneath his desk to avoid drawing the wrath of the Woodson established the Negro History Bulletin, which focused on the principal. During the Civil Rights Movement in the South, the Freedom annual theme. As black populations grew, mayors issued Negro History Schools incorporated black history into the curriculum to advance social Week proclamations, and in cities like Syracuse progressive whites joined change. The Negro History movement was an intellectual insurgency Negro History Week with National Brotherhood Week. that was part of every larger effort to transform race relations. Like most ideas that resonate with The 1960s had a dramatic effect the spirit of the times, Negro History on the study and celebration of Week proved to be more dynamic black history. Before the decade than Woodson or the Association could was over, Negro History Week control. By the 1930s, Woodson comwould be well on its way to becomplained about the intellectual charing Black History Month. The latans, black and white, popping up shift to a month-long celebration everywhere seeking to take advantage began even before Dr. Woodson of the public interest in black histodeath. As early as 1940s, blacks ry. He warned teachers not to invite in West Virginia, a state where speakers who had less knowledge than Woodson often spoke, began to celthe students themselves. Increasingly ebrate February as Negro History publishing houses that had previousMonth. In Chicago, a now forgotly ignored black topics and authors ten cultural activist, Fredrick H. rushed to put books on the market Hammaurabi, started celebrating and in the schools. Instant experts Negro History Month in the midappeared everywhere, and non-schol1960s. Having taken an African arly works appeared from “mushroom name in the 1930s, Hammaurabi presses.” In America, nothing popused his cultural center, the House ular escapes either commercializaof Knowledge, to fuse African contion or eventual trivialization, and so sciousness with the study of the Woodson, the constant reformer, had black past. his hands full in promoting celebraBy the late 1960s, as young tions worthy of the people who had blacks on college campuses became made the history. increasingly conscious of links Well before his death in 1950, with Africa, Black History Month Woodson believed that the weekly replaced Negro History Week at celebrations—not the study or celea quickening pace. Within the bration of black history--would evenAssociation, younger intellecIn the 1940s, efforts began slowly tually come to an end. In fact, Woodson tuals, part of the awakening, prodded within the black community to expand Woodson’s organization to change with never viewed black history as a one-week the times. affair. He pressed for schools to use Negro the study of black history in the History Week to demonstrate what students They succeeded. In 1976, fifty years schools and black history celebrations after the first celebration, the Association learned all year. In the same vein, he estabused its influence to institutionalize the lished a black studies extension program to before the public. In the South, black shifts from a week to a month and reach adults throughout the year. It was in this sense that blacks would learn of their teachers often taught Negro History as from Negro history to black history. past on a daily basis that he looked forward the mid-1970s, every American a supplement to United States history. Since to the time when an annual celebration president, Democrat and Republican, would no longer be necessary. Generations has issued proclamations endorsing the before Morgan Freeman and other advocates of all-year commemora- Association’s annual theme. tions, Woodson believed that black history was too important to America What Carter G. Woodson would say about the continued celebrations is and the world to be crammed into a limited time frame. He spoke of a unknown, but he would smile on all honest efforts to make black history a shift from Negro History Week to Negro History Year. field of serious study and provide the public with thoughtful celebrations. In the 1940s, efforts began slowly within the black community to Article provided by Daryl Michael Scott for ASALH at www.asalh.org expand the study of black history in the schools and black history
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New Year Resolutions You Can’t Afford to Neglect Y By Celeste Stewart
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ear in, year out, resolutions come and go. Fitness centers see an immediate upsurge in activity in January as the masses decide that now’s the time to finally get into shape. But it’s business as usual as soon as the resolve wears thin. As the credit card bills begin arriving in late January, New Year’s vows to improve finances give way to a feeling of hopelessness. How can you possibly expect to get ahead when you’re drowning in debt? This year, be proactive and forget the “all or nothing” New Year’s resolution. Instead of jumping into a rigid five days per week fitness regime, take steps toward improving your health by choosing realistic, attainable goals. You know that you went overboard with your holiday spending and you know that the next credit card bill will be a whopper. Brace yourself. Instead of allowing that bill to weaken your resolve to improve your finances, use it to motivate yourself. Resolving to improve your finances is smart but it involves action. Simply writing “improve finances” on a list of New Year’s resolutions won’t do. Just as you must exercise and eat less in order to lose weight, you must also get moving in order to get your finances in shape.
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6 Easy Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile More Interactive and Engaging
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By Wanda Marie Thibodeaux
inkedIn is now considered one of the best--if not the best--professional networking sites available. Succeeding on the site, however, requires an outstanding profile, similar to how you must create a phenomenal resume offline. You’ll likely find you have better luck and more views if you work toward making your profile more interactive and engaging. These suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg on how to do it.
Include samples of your work.
People who are viewing your LinkedIn profile to get an idea of whether to work with you are going to want to see examples of what you’re capable of doing. Without these examples, viewers have a harder time getting a fully well-rounded concept of your skills and expertise. Put a handful of links on your profile so viewers can download documents or other media such as videos of you presenting.
Embed slideshows, pictures or video.
Embedded slideshows, pictures or video can double as work samples, but they also can give information, and they often do so incredibly quickly. The more valuable your profile is as a resource, the more views it will get. These kinds of elements paint a strong picture of your personality and goals, as well. One important consideration here is that you want to make sure that the viewer maintains control of the media when your page loads. For instance, don’t have a video start automatically. Force a viewer to look at something or turn it off and they’re much more likely to get frustrated and just click away.
Update your status frequently.
Your LinkedIn status is not the place to tell everyone you just had the best cup of coffee in your life. (You can use Twitter or Facebook for that.) It is, however, the perfect spot for you to announce that you’ve just completed work on Project B, or that you are looking forward to starting a new training session. You even can give a shout out to others who have helped you or who otherwise might deserve some recognition from you. Anything that gets you pumped about your work or shows off career achievements or goals is potentially status worthy, but always make sure that your language
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remains professional. By updating, you’ll help people feel as though you are more present and confirm that you’re active on the site.
Link your profile with your professional blog.
Some experts recommend that, with an emphasis on staying current, you update your LinkedIn profile as often as once a day. If this is a little too much of a hassle for you, an easy way to show your connections that you are active is to link your profile and blog together. This way, whenever you update the blog, your LinkedIn connections will know, even if you don’t actually go back to the LinkedIn site.
Join groups.
LinkedIn allows you to join multiple groups at a time, which connects you to people with similar interests, skills or objectives. When you join, don’t just “like” what you see from others. Offer comments and, where appropriate, make invitations or links to helpful information.
Write in first person.
A huge purpose of LinkedIn is to make connections. Subsequently, the third-person approach that is standard on a traditional resume simply won’t cut it--instead of attracting viewers, it will keep them at a distance, making them feel like you’re colder and less approachable. The trick here is to avoid letting the use of “I” turn your content too conversational. Stay professional at all times and stay focused on the objectives you have. You also want to concentrate on keeping all your content concise and actionable.
Conclusion
A hum-drum LinkedIn profile simply will not get you noticed. To succeed, you have to take advantage of the social aspects of the site and keep your eyes set on connecting. Tricks like using first person, updating frequently, joining groups, offering links, embedding media and including samples all are ways to encourage two-way communication and interaction. You can choose which of these approaches to use based on your unique goals, personal tastes and the impression you want to give from the profile. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
Why would you want to be anonymous when you view other people’s profiles on LinkedIn? by Bruce Bix
1) You are a recruiter searching for talent. You don’t want the talent to know you are viewing their profile for several reasons. The profile you are viewings doesn’t match all your qualifications. You don’t want the person bugging you for information about the position and who the company is. 2) You are in sales and you need a little business intelligence about a company or person(s) in the company. You need contact information because you want to be prepared for your meeting with the business executive. 3) You are just curious about other people or their profiles. 4) You are in job search. If you are in job search use the “Account and settings link, scroll down to review. On your profile settings is the option for “Select what others see when you have viewed their profile.” The last selection is “Totally Anonymous” Be like a ninja to view a hiring manager or recruiters profile to learn more about them. Where they went to school, look into LinkedIn’s Alumni section, check their summary to see what they are about view their accomplishments. View the groups they are in and if possible join the groups to learn more about the recruiter. Try a guerrilla strategy and if it is a hiring manager, view their recommendations, find out what they value in people they work with or they are managers of. Also view the recommendations they receive to find out what kind of manager or boss they are to work f Use a keyword search on LinkedIn to find out about your keywords. Where do you rank. Check out the profiles of others with your keywords (ANONYMOUSLY) view their profile. This will show you what keywords they use and where they have them on their profile. So what you want to do is add the keywords to your profile in the exact same sections on your profile. Just a few reasons to be visible or anonymous, take your pick you can always go back and become visible when you want to be. Bruce writes practically perfect LinkedIn profiles and exemplary executive resumes. Contact him at 224-221-9700 or Email him at BruceBix49@gmail.com for his help.
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4 Factors T that Affect Army Security Clearance
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he U.S. Military considers many factors when deciding whether to grant security clearance. Before you may apply for clearance, you must have an open job offer that requires it. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and return it to your supervisor. The employer will submit your questionnaire to the appropriate security agency for review. You must also submit to a background check, fingerprints and a personal interview with an investigator. The investigator will contact your family, friends, neighbors and other references to verify the information you provided during the interview.
Patriotic Allegiance
Your allegiance to the United States and its allies must be unquestioned. Concerns may be raised if you are involved in or associate with individuals committing an act intended to overthrow or alter the U.S. Government by force or unlawfully preventing others from exercising their Constitutional rights. These concerns will be mitigated if you are unaware of the individual’s involvement in unlawful acts, you are only involved in the lawful acts of the organization or your involvement was on a short-term basis and only for curiosity or academic interest.
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Personal Factors
You will also be evaluated on personal factors such as dishonesty, insubordination or other poor conduct that makes you a security risk. Hiding information that could expose you to blackmail may also prevent you from obtaining clearance. Personal conduct concerns may be mitigated if the reports of bad behavior may have come from unreliable sources or you attempted to correct the false information before it was detected. Sexual behavior that involves criminal activity, is a sign of an emotional or personality disorder or puts you in a position to be coerced or exploited can also disqualify you. The activity may be disregarded if it was only conducted during or prior to adolescence, you have had no relapses in adulthood and there is no other evidence of instability or poor decision-making in your history.
Drug and Alcohol Use
You may be denied clearance if you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, including the misuse of prescription medications or a diagnosis of chemical addiction from a licensed social worker or physician. Failing to complete a mandated rehabilitation course, recent involvement with drugs, conviction for driving under the influence, reporting for duty while intoxicated or domestic abuse charges can also be indications of an ongoing substance abuse problem. Successfully completing a rehabilitation course and aftercare with no sign of relapse can restore your eligibility for security clearance.
Criminal Activity
A history of small criminal offenses, one major offense, an admission or credible allegations of involvement in a crime, even if no charges were filed, may also be disqualifying factors. These concerns may be mitigated if you were coerced or pressured into committing the crime against your will and the oppressor is no longer in your life, you were acquitted of the charges or there is evidence you have been successfully rehabilitated and will not commit crimes in the future.
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Veterans Add to ‘Diversity’ By Uwe Reinhardt
Princeton University’s Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity delivered its final report to the public a few days ago. Having served on University committees in the past, I know how much time, research, thought and discussion went into the report, for which the University community should be grateful, as I am. One does not have to take issue with what is in the report to notice the conspicuous absence of one dimension of diversity. On page 9 of the report, one finds a long list of characteristics of diversity that “may shape an individual’s world view,” among them gender, race/ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, citizenship and life experience. Notably absent from this catalogue is the life experience of individuals who have served this country in the military—especially those who have served in combat zones abroad. In my view, they deserve explicit mention in any serious discussion on diversity. I would not howl here into the wind with the theme that our nation owes veterans a debt of gratitude, especially those who for so many years worked and suffered on faraway combat duty. Most veterans I know are sober enough not to expect all that much on that score from the rest of society. That so many veterans remain unemployed speaks volumes. Instead, I write here about the valuable perspectives these veterans’ life experiences could add to a campus that seriously seeks a greater diversity of perspectives in its community. For starters, our armed forces arguably represent the most amazingly effective educational institution in the country. Our military recruits youngsters from the socioeconomic strata routinely overlooked by higher education. With discipline and idealism, they forge the motley crews they take in into racially and ethnically integrated communities with a great variety of highly technical skills — a community with a unique sense of honor and willingness to sacrifice for members of their community and for the country at large.
If I were the Dean of the College, you can bet that I would always have on my staff some ex-military men and women, perchance even a drill instructor. Who knows better how to deal with rambunctious young people of diverse backgrounds, to exhort them to greater things and, just as importantly, to develop in them that personal “bearing,” as the military call it, that might make college students think twice before ending up drunker than skunks in a hospital’s emergency room, there to shame their community by begging for succor from the consequences of their own folly? I would imagine also that a faculty member with a military background would bring valuable perspectives to the class room. Who would know better how tough moral choices are actually made, sometimes under the most bewildering and strenuous circumstances and in split seconds, or how to ration scarce resources? The typical faculty member can imagine and theorize about such choices. It might help sometimes to have actually faced such choices. One final point. It may be thought that I put finger to word processor here mainly because my own son is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Not so. I have been an admirer and friend of America’s military long before he was born, going back to the time when I was a child. I have written in the Princeton Alumni Weekly tributes to our military when our Marine was still in kindergarten, and I served on the Veteran Administration’s Special Medical Advisory Committee during the Reagan Administration. When my children were small, we visited American military cemeteries in Europe with them, there to show our respect and gratitude and to show my children a glorious part of their American heritage. This column is not about my son. It is about American veterans, period, and it is about a potential benefit to our community that this University may overlook to its disadvantage. Uwe Reinhardt is a James Madison Professor of Political Economy and a professor of economics and public affairs.
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Women in The Workforce: Past And Present
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hile it’s true that discrepancies persist in men’s and women’s treatment in the workplace, were the women who lived just a century ago able to see where women are today, they would rub their eyes in amazement. And no doubt the women who lived in the centuries before them would do the same to see how far their daughters had come. For the fairer sex, the path to the right to work has been long and arduous, fraught with roadblocks at every turn and peril for those first brave few who walked it. But thanks to those very women laying the groundwork, 21st century women in the United States, and many other countries, are free to flourish their intelligence, passion, and ambition, no matter where they may take them. We’re looking at the women who have reached the pinnacle of the business world, the ones who are working their way there, and the ones who took those first steps out into the working world.
The Long Road to Inclusion
Every dictator knows the best way to keep the people suppressed is to prevent their access to education. For centuries, this technique worked to keep women in the dark and out of the workforce. It wasn’t until the Age of Enlightenment, which began about 1650 in Europe, that the seeds began to be planted for the idea that women are as competent as men, lacking only education, not intelligence. The British thinker Mary Wollstonecraft enunciated this idea with her 1792 book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, that was very well-received when it appeared. By the end of the 18th century, women were
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regular participants in salons and academic debates, though widespread schooling for women was still many years away. In the meantime, the Industrial Revolution was birthed and women began to be needed to fill unskilled worker roles in factories and mills. Young women from New England farms were attracted to cities by the promise of $3 a week wages. United by their circumstances, these women began to wage battles for better pay and working conditions for both men and women. During this time, a spate of colleges for women appeared. Ironically, since the American Revolution, women’s education had been limited to training as teachers (and even then, society decreed only single women could be teachers). But beginning in the 1830s, “full” colleges began educating girls, and in 1851 the Tennessee and Alabama Female Institute became the first school in the country to offer women a degree equivalent to those given to men. It was an era of first female advanced degree holders: the first female doctor, the first female lawyer, the first female dentist. Still, it took major catalysts for women to make inroads into the workforce. During World War I, and later WWII, scores of women filled the vacancies left by their brothers, husbands, and sons, doing everything from driving cabs and pumping gas to manufacturing and even designing war planes. Nevertheless, when the war ended and the soldiers came home, women were told to return to their homes. It would take yet one more generation for women to set foot inside not just the factory floor, but the boardroom. Emboldened by feminist thinkers like Gloria Steinem and buoyed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women began forging their way up the business ladder. In 1967, Muriel “Mickie” Siebert became the first female member of the New York Stock Exchange. The next year, Mary Kay Ash went public with her cosmetics company, which she had founded with the ideal of creating a place where entrepreneurial women like her could be their own bosses. By the next decade, women like PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and HP CEO Meg Whitman were earning their MBAs and advanced business degrees on their way to becoming business titans of today.
Standout Businesswomen
Despite significant hurdles, instances of women becoming business sensations go back well into the 18th century and perhaps even before. Eliza Lucas Pinckney was managing three plantations at the age of 16, turning South Carolina into a mecca for indigo production in the 1740s and making it one of the colonies’ strongest economies. The year after Pinckney died, Rebecca Lukens was born. Lukens would grow up to become “America’s first female CEO of an industrial company,” according to Fortune magazine. In the early 20th century, America got its first female self-made millionaire. A hair loss sufferer herself, Madam C.J. Walker developed her own line of hair care products to promote hair
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health, and later opened a cosmetics factory brainchild of 27-year-old Brit Morin. The and beautician school. Graduates became startup has turned over $6 million in investknown as “Walker Agents,” basically the ment capital—including $1.25 million from Mary Kay ladies of the day who would fellow businesswoman and Yahoo! CEO promote the products in black communi- Marissa Meyer — into upwards of $75 milties around the country. Walker’s success lion in annual revenue. And there are countis made all the more impressive when one less other stories of women creating vibrant considers that she herself was African Internet companies from the ground up. American. Even women in the workforce in careers Today, female CEOs run companies involved unassociated with business have found ways in practically every industry. Fortune’s latest to monetize their knowledge and experience list of the 50 most powerful women in on the Web. Case in point, Deanna Jump: business included women at the helm of the Georgia first-grade teacher was able computer technology, food, manufacturing, to garner $1 million in sales of her origibusiness services, finance, media, and retail nal classroom matericompanies. The top als by using an online pick, Ginni Rometty, marketplace called is the first woman ever TeachersPayTeachers. to serve as CEO of The vast majority of multinational tech corthe site’s 15,000 users poration IBM. are women who, like Women have also Jump, are transforming been some of the the way teachers have most successful entrebeen compensated and preneurs in the new how our society values business frontier of its educators. e-commerce, thanks The Stats: Work to the convenience and Education afforded by the techDepending on whethnology explosion of er one looks at the big the mid-’90s. Stay-atEven women in the workforce picture of women in home-moms, unable in careers unassociated with the workplace over the to work the entire day business have found ways to decades or examines but with large chunks of the day free, could monetize their knowledge and just the last few years, a different outlook might suddenly join the virexperience on the Web. emerge. Consider, for tual workforce as their schedules permitted. Whereas before they example, the fact that women’s workforce had to hope to for a once-in-a-lifetime invi- participation rate was 34% in 1950 and tation to sell homemade products and origi- 60% in 2000, going from 18 million women nal inventions on TV shopping networks to to 66 million, according to the Bureau of reach their audience, they could now peddle Labor Statistics. Their representation as a their wares to the four corners of the earth gender ballooned from 30% to nearly 47%. on their own websites with minimal finan- But since 2000, 9 million women ages 20 cial outlays. Or they could use an existing and over have left the labor pool. marketplace, first eBay, then Craigslist, According to Vanderbilt Law School then Etsy. professor Joni Hersch, many of the women One of the most recent success stories in with the best chance of getting ahead in the e-commerce sector is Brit + Co., a sub- the workplace — those with advanced scription service with accompanying online degrees and/or who are graduates of elite community for DIY projects that is the universities — are dropping out at higher
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rates than their peers once they have children. Might this be at least part of the reason the percentage of women in leadership positions at Fortune 500 firms has plateaued around 14%? It typically takes years to climb the corporate ladder to the executive rung, and it seems much of the top female talent is abandoning the hike in favor of motherhood. On a positive note, women are slowly becoming better represented in MBA programs. For example, the average percentage of women in the 25 largest MBA programs in New York was up from 42.8% in 2011 to 45.4% in 2012. In 2013, Harvard Business School enrolled its highest-ever percentage of women. However, female graduates of these and other top business schools face a growing gender wage gap once they earn that degree. Women with Stanford MBAs earn just $.79 on the dollar compared to men. Whereas women at those same top schools had earned on average 98% of their male colleagues’ salaries in 2002, in 2012 the rate had fallen to 93.2%. These troubling figures notwithstanding, women appear poised to be the leaders of the workforce— or at the very least, true equals at last — in the coming decades. Women eclipsed men in college enrollment in the late 1970s, and the gap has only been widening. The National Center for Education Statistics forecasts a total of just over 13.5 million female college students in 2020 (compared to just under 9.5 million males). That’s good, because if a recent report is to be believed, we’ll need those women working. The McKinsey Global Institute found the world needs another 95 million skilled workers by 2020. If the rightness of their cause has not brought about equal treatment for women in the workplace by then, their sheer force of numbers surely will. Article provided by http://www.onlinemba.com/
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7 Big Career Blunders by Philip Anderson
Complacency
Failing to learn
No career plan
Reputation damage on social media
It’s easy to become complacent when you have been in the same role for a long time. You should always learn new things and develop new skills. A healthy amount of pressure is good for you. If your job is easy and you can clock off at 5 every evening, then it’s possible that you are complacent. Complacency is disastrous in any career. When you stop challenging yourself, you will soon find that other people overtake you. Don’t let your peers leave you behind. Start looking for a new opportunity now.
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new year is the perfect opportunity to take a step back, and think about your career. It’s important to learn from previous mistakes, and January is the perfect month to do it. If you want to develop your career, focus on what you are doing wrong now. There are plenty of common career blunders. The good news is that they are easy to fix. Your new career plan starts here.
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What career goals did you have in 2013? Did you meet them? A career plan is vital. It sets out what you need to do and how to do it. It also helps you manage your time. You will never succeed if you do not set targets. Devise short and medium-term goals. Break them down into tasks and put a deadline against each one. Measure your performance throughout the year to make sure you meet your goals.
If your role is challenging enough, you should always learn at least three new things every day. You should also make sure that you don’t make the same mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. The important thing is to show how you deal with those mistakes. If you fail to learn from your mistakes, the results could be disastrous. Make sure that your development plan focuses on brand new skills, and training that will help you improve existing skills.
Social networks can help you grow your network and get access to exciting new opportunities. With sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, your private and professional lives are now much more closely linked than before. Think carefully about the photos and updates that you post on social sites. Avoid drunken photos and status updates. Keep pictures family friendly. Stop swearing and using expletives. Every Poor time management Treat your time as a precious commodity. time you want to post something, think If you work every hour of the day, it is a about what your boss would say. If you sign that you are not managing your time. think he or she would disapprove, do not Prioritize your daily tasks. Focus on activ- post anything. ities that add value If you do not have time Victim mentality to take a task on, learn to say no. There are It is always somebody else’s fault. Your no excuses for bad time management. Start face never fits. You are unable to do the to use a to-do list. Put time in your schedule right thing. All these statements (and more) for harder tasks. Decline meeting invites if are classic examples of a victim mentalithe agenda is not relevant to you. It’s your ty. When are you going to take control of time, so take start taking control of it. your career? Nobody else cares about your Refusal to change development as much as you. Only you can Not all companies manage change well. change things. Nobody is forcing you to Common mistakes include bad planning, do this job. Stop blaming other people, and poor communication and failing to train start making positive changes. the right people. Although these mistakes If your career is stale, you only have are frustrating, do not become resistant to one person to blame. Your career is your change. All businesses must constantly accountability. Take the start of 2014 as an adapt. Employees must adapt with them. opportunity to check how you do things. Look for ways to show how flexible you It’s time to start making up for your previare. Make change easier by supporting ous blunders. projects. Work with them to find better Article provided by www.constantcontent.com ways to do things. We seek genuine individuals for our Loews Hotel jobs who are able to engage and delight our guests by providing Four Diamond AND MORE service. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. We seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. Please view current openings at:
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Telework–A Boon for The Disabled by De Scribe
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elework – completing job tasks from home or any location other than your employer’s primary office – has greatly evolved from its U.S. inception in the 1950’s. An estimated 20 million U.S. employees, 10 million Canadians and many millions more in Europe work from home or telework centers. Difficulties recruiting and retaining employees, rising real estate costs, employee demands for work/life balance, and traffic congestion have been the primary catalysts for the exponential growth of telecommuting. Telework can be a terrific opportunity for a disabled or homebound job candidate, and hundreds of U.S. firms offer this work option. Although most organizations compel employees to be on-site for a short period to ‘learn the ropes,’ there are others who only require their job candidates to prove they have the skills, an adequately- equipped home office and the self-direction to complete work from a remote location. At Prudential, 40,000 of the 60,000 employees telework – or at least have the option to do so. Sherry Cronin, Director of Human Resource Policy and Strategy affirms that they do hire with the prospect of telecommuting if the job candidate has proven productivity in a telework environment. Cronin believes in telework, explaining that Prudential is “creating an environment people want to work in.” At Prudential purchase of equipment, connections, etc. for home office is up to each business unit, although typically the equipment is provided. Art & Logic, a Southern-California software design firm, hires all its employees to telework from day one. Occasionally they even hire with-
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out meeting the job candidate. Art & Logic supplies all home equipment. Founder and President Paul Hershenson explains: “If you went to work for IBM in their office they would put a computer on your desk. If you go to work for us, we put a computer on your home desk.” Janice Miholics, Vice President of Global Work/Life Strategies for Merrill Lynch enthuses that “telework is the key cornerstone of the firm’s work/life strategy.” “Retention is THE driver now,” she emphasizes. Approximately 3500 of the finance giant’s employees telework at least part time. The company provides the equipment and connectivity; the home worker provides the ergonomically correct furniture. The Florida-based firm of Willow CSN has created an innovative telework program. While each teleworker is an independent contractor rather than employee, the firm offers extensive support and training to its 1600 home-based people. Willow, a virtual call center, provides inbound customer service for an impressive array of clients, including AAA, 1-800-FLOWERS, Office Depot, Alamo Rent A Car and Gap, Inc. Each candidate completes an extensive interview process and, if accepted, travels to its Fort Lauderdale office for 2 weeks of training including the opportunity to meet and bond with other “Cyber Agents” before returning home to begin their entrepreneurial career. CEO Asim Saber explains that while Agents work from home they also have plenty of opportunity to interact through email, Christmas party, focus groups, etc. Since this is an independent contract opportunity,
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Governments were the first to offer telework and U.S. federal, state and municipal governments have been mandated to expand this innovative work option. the candidate’s monetary investment for home office furnishings, equipment and software can run $1200-$3500 depending on what the candidate’s home office already has in place. The best place to start your telework job hunt may not be with private firms, however. Governments were the first to offer telework and U.S. federal , state and municipal governments have been mandated to expand this innovative work option. The federal government, for instance, created a group of 17 telework centers within a 70 mile radius of Washington DC for its employees, as well as the employees of private firms.
A large percentage of California, Virginia and Washington state employees telework and these and other states have passed or introduced legislation providing tax credits and reimbursement to area firms who include telecommuting as a work option. Many municipalities, such as the cities of Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland Oregon and Redmond Washington promote telework to counteract their traffic congestion and smog problems. Your telework employer may be as close as your city hall or state government office. So, what does it take to be a teleworker? From the advice of human resource managers, telework consultants and educators I have compiled the following list of Ideal Teleworker attributes. How do you measure up? The ideal teleworker…: • Is a self-starter – independent, self-motivated • Is results-oriented • Is flexible • Is well organized • Has low affiliation needs – not needing continual social interaction with coworkers • Is able to balance work and family life. Child or elder care and telework do not mix. • Has a home environment conducive to telework – safe, hazard-free, ergonomically sound, free from distraction; ideally with separate lockable office space. • Has excellent communication skills. • Is comfortable with emerging technologies. • Is a team player. • Typically holds a ‘knowledge-based’ position. • Has strong time and priority management skills
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• Demonstrates exceptional work commitment. As one manager put it “there are some folks to whom you can give an assignment and just walk away.” • Is able to produce work where or whenever possible • Has a good working relationship with her or his immediate supervisor. • Has available equipment. While not necessarily a requirement that the teleworker already own a computer, fax, second phone line, etc. if the employer is not committing to buying or reimbursing for the purchase the available hardware and software must be compatible with that of the primary office. For telework news, guidance and opportunities peruse the web sites of Canadian Telework Association www.ivc.ca, ITAC (International Telework Association and Council) www.telecommute.org , Gil Gordon Associates www.gilgordon.com , Jack Nilles and Associates www.jala.com and June Langhoff’s Telecommuting Resource Center, www.langhoff.com. A very helpful work-at-home ezine is Money Makin’ Mommies (www.moneymakingmommy.com)—(don’t worry, it’s okay for either gender to peruse) For those of you already employed, do peruse AT&T’s telework web guide at http://www.att. com/telework/ . Their “For Employees” section offers tips on determining if telework is for you and convincing your boss to allow you to telework. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
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6 Tips for Acing A Skype Interview
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kype interviews are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace, as they allow prospective employees the chance to meet with interviewers face-to-face without the need to travel. Similar to a traditional in-person meeting, it is important for candidates to master the etiquette of interviewing for a job on Skype. Fortunately, by following a few simple tips, you will be on your way to acing your Skype interview. Choose Your Surroundings Wisely
When conducting a video interview via Skype, it is important to check out your surroundings. Look behind your sitting area, as this is the backdrop that your interviewer will see. A messy or cluttered background will give a negative
impression about your organization skills, and it may also be distracting to your audience. Instead, plan ahead to prepare your surroundings in a number of important ways: • Ensure that your desktop is clean and well-organized. • Let anyone else in your home know about your meeting ahead of time so that you aren’t interrupted. • Hire a babysitter or someone to watch your pets to limit distractions.
Be Attentive to Your Body Language
It is important to make sure that the camera on your computer provides your audience with a good picture of your head and upper body, and your hands should also be visible. Remember that nonverbal cues and positive body language will help to convey your message to an interviewer.
It is important to make sure that the camera on your computer provides your audience with a good picture of your head and upper body, and your hands should also be visible. Remember that non-verbal cues and positive body language will help to convey your message to an interviewer.
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Dress the Part
It is important to dress to impress, even if you are simply interviewing via Skype. Treat a video interview the same way that you would treat an in-person meeting, and prevent wardrobe malfunctions by dressing for success.
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here are people like to make things, to tinker, to fix. And there are those who have a knack for business, for leadership, for innovation. And when those skills overlap, you have a key player in the field of manufacturing, particularly as the industry evolves on a global scale. There’s a growing cry for bolstering domestic manufacturing as well, and if you have an interest in the business of science and engineering, you might be the one to answer it. Closely related to similar fields of engineering, this major is intended to prepare individuals for practical careers in the research, development, and actual fabrication of materials, equipment, and other new products. The technologist will often assist a supervising engineer in product design and may act as a go-between with a manufacturer during production. The major may also touch upon elements of industrial organization and planning and productivity improvement. This study occasionally is found as a concentration within a general engineering program and may be called “manufacturing engineering technology” at some universities. The plan of study usually begins with a strong liberal arts base, including the preliminary mathematics and science course work prerequisite to technology courses. There is an increasing emphasis on the use of computers in solving industrial problems; this will surely be an import-
ant component. In addition, at the upper-division level the program will lead students to integrate their knowledge and skills in order to solve industrial problems. Some business courses may also be required to enhance knowledge of management, statistics, and even accounting procedures.
There’s a growing cry for bolstering domestic manufacturing, and if you have an interest in the business of science and engineering, you might be the one to answer it. Alternative related college majors include business administration, general engineering, industrial arts education, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, mining engineering, and operations research. Expect to take classes in calculus and advanced calculus, chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, and advanced physics, materials and processes, hydraulics, metallurgy, and computer-aided design. Suggested high school subjects include advanced mathematics, advanced science, computer science, and accounting. Article provided by CollegeXpress.com
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Earn the Business Promotion You’ve Been Hoping For by Heather Hughes
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less nepotism is involved or you’re just incredibly lucky, you usually have to start at the bottom when you go to work for almost any company or organization. That’s just the way it is in the business world. However, where you go from there is up to you. How fast you rise within your company will depend greatly on your performance and behavior. One surefire way to move up the corporate ladder is to show leadership. Fortunately, it’s easy to prove yourself if you follow a few simple guidelines. Here are four easy tips to earn the business promotion you’ve been hoping for: 1. Stay positive. No one likes to be around someone who’s negative all the time. If nobody wants to be around you, you’re certainly not going to get promoted. Companies want employees that have a positive attitude and can help take the business further. Fostering a sense of positivity is often what keeps corporations at the top of their game. By showing that you believe in your company and what it can achieve, you’ll also show
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that you’re worthy of a promotion. 2. Take initiative. Laziness is a major hindrance when it comes to employee promotion. The best way to avoid looking lazy is to pick up the slack of others. If there’s a project that no one else wants to head up, volunteer to take charge. If your coworkers have been avoiding filling out any boring yet necessary paperwork, be willing to lend a hand. You may not want to do difficult or mundane tasks, but you do want a promotion. Putting the company’s needs above your own is a step in that direction. Do anything and everything you can to show you’re motivated and ready to lead your peers. 3. Perform well. This one seems like a no-brainer. After all, you know you should be doing your job to the best of your ability. However, many people don’t really put this advice to good use. If you want to land a position with more responsibilities, you’ve got to show that you’re going above and beyond the call of duty with your current role. Take advantage of every opportunity to make your work better. Get those weekly reports done ahead of schedule and take the time to make your PowerPoint presentations look exceptionally professional. Keep your office or work station clean and organized so you can maximize your productivity while you’re at your desk. Even if you’re a lowly intern who just makes copies and coffee, make sure the ink cartridges are filled and those cups of joe are hot and fresh. Sometimes paying attention to the small things can lead to bigger things for you in terms of your
career. You may be surprised at how much your manager or supervisor will notice your extra effort. 4. Get along with your coworkers. We’ve all had the experience of engaging with annoying coworkers or people we just can’t seem to get along with. However, if you’re trying to earn a promotion, it’s in your best interest to put your differences aside. Help out another employee that might be behind on an assignment and don’t bicker with anyone who might try to pick a fight. Don’t join in on any gossip that could cause a riff between you and any other coworkers. Focus on accomplishing your own goals as well as helping others achieve their ambitions. Working together as a team will be much more beneficial for all parties involved. By showing that you’re a team player, you’ll also show that you care about the success of the company you work for. That’s definitely something your boss will be looking for the next time he or she has an important position to fill. When you go to work for any company or organization, you may have to start with an entry level job. However, you certainly don’t have to stay at that level. It’s easy to gain a position with higher pay and more responsibilities if you follow the straightforward guidelines listed here. With these simple tips, you can earn the business promotion you’ve been hoping for. You’ll be on your way to stepping into the leadership role that you deserve! Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
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Tomorrow’s Healthcare Technologies: The Sky Is the Limit
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By Charles C. Poling
adiologic technologists (R.T.s) work in a world that has been defined by technology since the discovery of the x-ray more than 100 years ago. Think of the innovations that have emerged in the past few decades, from computer-assisted diagnosis to digital radiography, from computed tomography to functional magnetic resonance imaging. Even as you read this, new systems are barreling down the road toward you. What might they be? How will they change your job? Will health care policy help or hinder their implementation? Knowing what technologic developments are under way — some just around the corner — can help you plot your course through the changing landscape of the radiologic sciences.
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It’s impossible to predict the future, especially given the infinite possibilities science offers, but it’s reasonable to forecast that medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies will become more accurate, and some more complex. But these improvements are not all in the name of science — for R.T.s, they come in the name of patient safety and quality care. “In the near term, you’re going to have the normal organic migration of technology, basically enhancements or improvements to existing technology,” said Ray Russell, M.B.A., R.T.(R), director of sales for national accounts, channels and western zone at Agfa HealthCare. “CT is going to be better, faster, cheaper. You’ve got all the slice enhancements coming on, and every time you get to a new plateau, it expands the amount of data collected and relevant clinical information. That’s going to impact R.T.s.” Corey Zankowski, vice president of product management at Varian Medical Systems, also predicts “evolutionary improvements on the existing imaging systems,” citing in particular “the megavoltage and kilovoltage area. You’ll see increases in overall imaging quality and the addition of high-quality time-based four-dimensional imaging.”
It’s reasonable to forecast that medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies will become more accurate, and some more complex.
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Observes Corey, radiation therapists can advances in technology, you’ll start seeing those encompass radiation medicine. Corey added, expect more imaging during [radiation] treat- different types of innovations being melded “Many doctors are researching the use of radiation to replace the knife in certain indications ment as a means to track the motions and together.” Corey said the trend from hyperfractionation where surgery is very challenging,” such as to uncertainties of the patient and, after treatment, to hypofractionation is taking off, caused in treat heart arrhythmia, modify neuropathways reconstruct the dose given to the patient. LinacMR, cobalt-MR and ultrasound might factor part by higher levels of precision in radiation in the brain or “treat really small things to affect into real-time imaging in the future, although therapy becoming possible. As a result, we’ll metabolic or functional changes in the body.” Corey conceded that “right now, it’s kind of a see “very short treatment regimens” based on Computers and Big Data science experiment. I don’t see it being real for “really advanced imaging, patient monitoring, Computers also will sculpt the future mediand motion management strategy.” They will cal imaging landscape. For example, increased a couple of years yet.” Charles Washington, M.B.A., R.T.(T), involve “sophisticated treatment planning that processing power will enable radiation theraFASRT, administrator in radiation oncology accounts for motion in the treatment plan. pists to “adaptively plan and treat our patients,” at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, These changes will place a very high level of Charles said. He already sees wireless handheld responsibility on the therapist. Ten years in the agreed that image-guided radiation therdevices making inroads apy will continue to grow. “Image guidin his department. ance provides us with the ability to treat “Right now, I’m going patients more accurately and escalate the through a pilot with my dose, but it comes at the cost of greatfaculty, using iPad minis er complexity. Then you need to have so they can access all the increased competence to do it effectively.” record-and-verify sysFor instance, Charles said, “You’ll find tems, check their imagmore and more MR-based simulators and es, enter prescriptions treatments coming down the pipeline, giv— all the things they ing us better imaging capability on treatnormally do in front of ment. As we try to do more with the tools their computer screens. we have, the radiation therapist is going Our physicians are lovto need a broader skill set to maximize ing them.” these tools. The impact of hand“In the next five to 10 years, there held devices on the work will be higher percentages of what we’re of radiation therapists doing now,” Charles predicted. “Things isn’t clear, Corey said, like image-guided radiation therapy that partly because of technimaybe takes up 15 to 20 percent of the cal problems using wireoverall volume in your department now less technology in their may be upwards of 50 percent, if not workplaces. “There’s more.” Just as CT eclipsed fluoroscopy a natural use for the Computers also will sculpt the future medical for simulation, “who’s to say that core mobile devices, some [modality] won’t become MR?” of which we haven’t imaging landscape. For example, increased What’s on the far horizon for radiation figured out yet. We’re processing power will enable radiation therapists oncology? “You’ll start to see better, in a phase of unnatural faster image processing,” Charles said. experimentation.” to “adaptively plan and treat our patients.” “You’ll start seeing more adaptive techOn a larger scale, nology where, maybe 10 years down the road, future, we will be tracking dose in real time so increased processing power and other inforyou’ll be able to alter your treatment planning therapists know whether they’re really on target. mation technology developments are enabling as it’s delivered. The onboard imaging, image Therapists will enter the world of adaptive, or complex data sets drawing on a variety of guidance and adaptive types of four-dimension- single-shot therapy, and they’ll have to under- patient records and other sources to guide imagal therapies available today are only going to stand dosimetry.” ing. Charles, Corey, Ray and others foresee a time get better, with better ways to image and track At Agfa, Ray said, “we’re continually lookwhen existing technologies undergo so much ing at enhancements that deal with these evertumors.” Farther-out technologies expected to take development that they leap beyond their famil- increasing data sets, everything from standard hold, from nanoparticles to genomics, “will iar roles. For instance, Jon Hollon, B.S., R.T.(R) 3-D visualization, which is taking advantage of be an additive to innovations already being (T), senior director of worldwide training and existing data sets, to things like hybrid imaging developed,” Charles said. “Once you look at education at Varian, suggested that in the future that seem to be in the pipeline and will place the genomic component, along with the other the term radiation oncology might broaden to more and more demands on R.T.s.”
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Ray also described the imminent development of “composite imaging,” which draws upon images from multiple modalities and other data to create a new image that incorporates information from all those sources — a view we’ve never seen before. He also described the potential for software hybrid imaging, which depends on computers to stitch images together.
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A catalog of future technologies might not list robots replacing R.T.s, but it could include ultrasound-capable smartphones, far-out devices like the Star Trek tricorder that perform a wide array of noninvasive diagnostics, injectable imaging devices and other biosensors operating on a microscopic scale. Optical coherence tomography, which Agfa and others are developing, creates the possibility of imaging the skin at various levels. “Our holy grail for any dermatological application would be eliminating biopsies for squamous or basal cell carcinoma,” Ray said. On another front entirely, SPECT-CT might provide whole-body imaging and also aid in dosimetry. Two areas heading straight for a clinic near you certainly will affect the work of R.T.s, the experts say: the advent of nanoparticles as diagnostic and treatment tools, and the inevitable emergence of genomics in daily medicine. Miniaturization technology creates amazing possibilities for imaging on a very small scale inside the body, with some camera companies seeking to mate optical technologies with endoscopy for extremely accurate diagnoses and treatment. “Virtually all the existing imaging platforms could be impacted,” said Ray. Nanoparticles also enable “theranostics” — diagnosis and treatment in one procedure. While imaging with nanoparticles, “you can attach whatever therapeutic agent you want to the same platform. Say you’ve diagnosed a particular tumor using nanoparticles. You could do therapeutics at the same time and follow whether the tumor is shrinking in real time as you’re doing the therapy. CT, MR and ultrasound all lend themselves to this new technology.” Genomics involves running complete genetic screening on a patient, then using that information for diagnosing and treating diseases or even preventing them, based on genetic predisposition. “Genomics — in my
A catalog of future technologies could include ultrasound-capable smartphones, far-out devices like the Star Trek tricorder that perform a wide array of noninvasive diagnostics, injectable imaging devices and other biosensors operating on a microscopic scale. mind, that’s a white board,” Ray said of the field’s vast potential. “Sensor technology will be so miniaturized that 10 years from now you’ll be able to do many tests from one pinprick of blood.” Such diagnostics might be integrated into imaging platforms. “If it becomes so easy to do, you might have certain [imaging] protocols, depending on what that genetic test shows, so R.T.s will have to be more conversant with the biology behind it and have an understanding of the genetic test,” Ray said. In MR, for instance, “you might do a certain sequence depending on the genetic test outcome. The ability to correlate
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all that data will become more demanding.” tack on technological change: “It has always been fun Finally, in an issue quite familiar to R.T.s, “dose safety to hypothesize about how advances in technology will really is a technology driver. Hospitals are focusing on affect the way any health care professional works and, in dose safety and dose monitoring,” said Robert Maliff, fact, we might even have been able to do so with some director of applied solutions at the ECRI Institute, a non- degree of accuracy in the past,” he said. “However, the profit organization that researches ways to improve the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care safety and quality of patient care. Act has rendered all such conjecture pointless until we “Do we spend the see how its implemen“Compassion, interacting with patients money to install the new tation will affect the software in our existing economics of mediand adapting to patients’ needs will still CTs, or do we just say cine,” particularly the be the core of what we do...” ‘Hey, is it worthwhile formulas used to set to replace our CT platforms and get the software at the Medicare reimbursement rates. same time?’” Still, no matter how good the software is, “Until the smoke settles a bit” around those rates and “there’s always going to have to be a technologist.” A the other effects of the act — such as the number of new robot won’t steal your job: “Machine to machine is not patients entering the health care system — hospitals that good yet. You still need to figure out patient weight and imaging centers can’t accurately run a cost-benefit and set the right protocol. You’d think there could be an analysis on major new expenses, Bill said. algorithm for that, but we’re just not there yet.” Robert agreed. “A lot of hospitals are trying to figure out how the Affordable Care Act will affect them. In Letting the Smoke Settle the past few years, every industry has been restrained Bill Brennan Jr., M.A., R.T.(R)(CT), CIIP, presidentelect of the ASRT Board of Directors, takes a different because of the Great Recession. Health care had the double whammy of the recession and the Affordable Care Act. Figuring out how to allocate capital is a tough decision when a lot of hospitals are still trying to
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March 2014 figure out how to dig out from the past several years of limited capital.” Bill views the situation philosophically. “I would not even venture a guess as to what the future holds for medical technology. However, I will make one prediction: R.T.s will adapt to whatever is thrown their way. We are first and foremost problem solvers and patient advocates. I do not see that changing regardless of economics. R.T.s will continue to seek the best images possible, using whatever technology is available, so their patients get the best care.” “The essentials of what we do and what makes us successful in providing services to the patient won’t change. Compassion, interacting with patients and adapting to patients’ needs will still be the core of what we do,” said Kevin Powers, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), ASRT director of education. “We’ll still have to be masters of technology, experts in radiation protection and the effects of radiation in the body, and able to create and critique images and therapies that we produce to maintain high quality and high value.” To Charles, the future is wide open: “Many new and different applications of technology will make fantastic things possible. It’s all for the sake of trying to make the overall outcome of the patient better. As long as we keep our patients as the No. 1 focus, we’ll continue to challenge ourselves to progress more and more. The sky is the limit. When you peer inside a crystal ball, it’s going to reflect the limitations of our minds. You think, ‘What could be?’ Then it can be.” Article provided by HeatheCareers.com. Read more about the R.T.’s role at the forefront of patient safety and quality in a new white paper, “Patient Safety and Quality in Medical Imaging,” from the ASRT Foundation Health Care Industry Advisory Council Subcommittee on Patient Safety and Quality in Medical Imaging. Access the white paper at www.asrt.org/main/news-research/asrt-white-papers.
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The Challenges of Working from Home By C.J. Hayden, MCC
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or many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may discover is that working from home includes many unexpected distractions. Children, your spouse and neighbors come and go. They make loud noises, ask for your help, or interrupt to ask a “quick question,” always just long enough to break your concentration. Your family and friends don’t seem to understand that you’re working. They ask you to run errands, expect you to handle chores, and want to chat on the phone. When you see the pile of laundry or stack of dishes sitting there waiting, you may be tempted to take time out from work to clean up a bit. You’d like to keep your house livable and be available to the people you care about, but it’s just too much for one person to manage. When can you get any work done? The way out is to set clear boundaries on your space and time. If your office has a door, try having “open-door” time and “closed-door” time. When your door is open, the kids can come say hello, ask questions, or tell you about their day. When the
door is closed, it means “Do Not Disturb.” A good way to explain this to children is to tell them you need some private time, not just that you are busy. Setting regular working hours will help you manage your time better as well as give some guidelines to your family. Build your hours around the family activities that are important to you. If your kids get home at 2:00, for example, set up your work day from 8:30 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 6:00. Your schedule can change each week to allow for your children’s activities, when necessary. Choose how many work hours per week makes sense for you, design a schedule, and post it on your office door. Highlight the open times, and let everyone know that’s when you are available to them. If your family expects you to run errands and handle chores during your work day, it may be time to hold a family meeting. Explain to your children (and remind your spouse) that it may look like mommy or daddy is playing on the computer or chatting on the phone, but this is his or her job, and it contributes to the family’s income. Start by listing all the jobs that need to be done for the household, and who does them now. Instead of assigning chores, try asking each family member to volunteer for something. If there are lots of tasks left
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over, be sure to ask if they really need to be done, or done as often. (Dusting, for example, may need to go by the wayside.) If you are doing chores during time you could be making money, consider hiring someone else to clean your house, service the car, or drive the kids to afterschool activities. When one of your boundaries gets tested, learn to hold the line. If you give in even once, don’t expect the boundary to hold up. Try making the closed door, posted schedule, or job roster the bad guy instead of yourself. Instead of, “I’m too busy to talk right now -- you’ll have to wait,” say, “The door is closed now, would you please come back when it’s open?” When friends phone during work time, ask them to call back after hours. And when someone doesn’t do one of their chores, don’t do it for them. Serving a meal on dirty dishes may seem extreme, but it will get the message across. Copyright © C.J. Hayden C.J. Hayden is the author of Get Hired Now! and Get Clients Now! Since 1992, she has helped thousands of professionals make a better living doing what they love. Find out more about C.J. and get a free copy of “How to Find a Job in 28 Days or Less” at www.gethirednow.com
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laying a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation with an annual ridership of over 82 million. A dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and new technologies, Metro-North employs approximately 5,900 people. Operating out of its home base in New York City’s historic Grand Central Terminal, the railroad’s three lines serve 120 stations in seven counties in New York and two counties in Connecticut. Metro-North is also a recipient of the prestigious International Brunel Award for Overall Excellence in Railroad Design, recognizing its continuing work as a more efficient operation, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on providing excellent customer service. MetroNorth was the first American railroad to win this coveted award in its 30-year history. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metro-North has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. To view our continually updated current positions, please continue to visit us at: www.mta.info/mta/employment You must apply through our online system to be considered for positions; Metro-North does not accept hard copy resumes. Metro-North is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Hagemeyer North America, is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, a member of the global Sonepar family. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Hagemeyer North America is a distributor of products and services focusing on business-to-business markets in electrical materials, safety products, and industrial products. Hagemeyer North America offers exciting career opportunities for outgoing, ambitious, and energetic associates. If you are ready to build an exciting career with a global organization that is a leader in our industry, then you will want to join our team. For more information visit us online at www.hagemeyerna.com.
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Green Career Options for People Who Want to Work With Kids by Renee Fischer
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ustainability jobs are the fastest growing on current job markets. As pollution increases it makes us steadily aware of the need to live conservatively and with the planets ecology in mind. The most urgent issue that needs addressing is teaching youth a new lifestyle they can build on in future generations. Green careers enable the youth oriented the ability to work closely with today’s youth and offer highly rewarding and exciting avenues in sustainability. Here are five awesome green jobs a creative and self-motivated individual can train for or create to help youth pave a sustainable future:
1. Y outh Development Coordinator
A Youth Development Coordinator revolves around kids and is perfect for someone who loves a high-energy career of being a mentor. Many organizations offer youth development positions, these include churches, schools, community centers, Child Protective Services, children’s services, and community-based organizations. While most positions may only be two to four hours per day, a full-time position expect as much as $35,000 per year. A Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for setting up and facilitating programs for children, applying for funding, and coordinating with those whom they work. Some exciting activities youth coordinators are involved in include field trips, hiking, planting projects, recycling projects, sustainability projects, camping, and mentoring. Youth coordinators
food source and mentors. Income is based on grant and sponsorships, but the rewards also include produce and donated items. If the local community does not have a project set up already, consider starting one. Getting a community garden started will involve obtaining land - purchased or donated. Consider finding a grant or rally up sponsors from the local community to purchase the land. The process also involves Green careers enable the youth oriented the designing a business plan, hiring volunteers to help get it started, applying ability to work closely with today’s youth for grant money, and finding sponsors. Remember, during the initial set-up and offer highly rewarding and exciting process, some expenses will include avenues in sustainability. paid employees, services, and supalso arrange after-school classes for hanging plies. Getting in contact with local out, health, nutrition, safety, tutoring, and more. youth coordinators and creating a plan that While some of these do not sound glamorous, aids kids in being involved is the most socially there will be opportunities for growth, and rewarding part of this project. mentoring. Remember, the rewards of aiding A community garden coordinator should also youth towards a sustainable future through both consider creating a plan that allows groups of education and social mentoring are far beyond children from different schools, community the job itself. centers, and churches to help out on certain days The most rewarding parts of a YDC career of the week. Hire people to be mentors or leadare providing mentoring, tutoring, and a safe ers in certain aspects of the community garden haven for kids. Youth coordinators help facili- project. Rounding up a mature labor force will tate special needs and counseling services that involve creating a mix of volunteers consisting help lift youths out of poverty, rejection, or of retirees, stay-at-home parents, young adults, loneliness. Youth Development coordinators and older youth. It pays to hire individuals who design activities to help local kids improve their can garden and mentor children into future garfutures instead of becoming statistics. Many deners, as well as be assistants, who can also kids in these programs do not have any other manage the garden plans, finances, upcycling supervised safe havens or adult supervision projects, and events. after school and on weekends. 3. Kids Recycling Program
2. C ommunity Garden Coordinator
Community garden projects do not typically sound like a chance to work with youth. However, many community gardens are offering themselves as a safe haven for after-school youths. Community gardens also provide opportunities for school field trips and extracurricular activities during school hours. Organic community gardens are a fantastic way to teach children of any age about sustainability, and they also help children to connect with their
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Creating the position or program for a kids recycling program involves looking into the local community recycling projects and seeing if there is a position open. If there is not already a program in place to apply to, then a business plan will need creating. A youth recycling program pays as much as is available in grant and sponsor money, which is as much as local businesses can be rallied into giving. However, there are huge rewards in recycling paper, plastic, glass, and up-cycling
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community junk apart from the income possibilities. A coordinator works with local youth coordinators to create after-school programs where kids collect recycling and learn about recycling. Other neat projects include a school recycling program and making rounds at public schools, community centers, churches, and youth groups to talk about recycling, sustainability, up-cycling, and community or home projects they can create. Also, consider setting up a community outreach website for recycling, recycle planning, recycling programs, scheduling, and a trade forum or up-cycle program to help get kids, parents, and other community members more involved. Consider too, the impact of creating a community recycling project. Not only will such a program aid local communities in sustainability through recycling refuse, they can also learn the value of up-recycling. Up-cycling things like old clothes, furniture, cars, blankets, and other household items will help those in need. Additionally, creating a community whose total trash impact, and thus carbon footprint, is significantly lowered while using the trade-in or up-cycled items to help families in need is highly rewarding.
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4. Public Speaking on Sustainability
Delivering public speaking discourses about sustainability in local schools, community centers, youth outreach, and churches may not sound that fun at first, but it leads to many more as opportunities to get involved and creates activities for local youth and the local community. The pay is better than most think. While most of the income may come from sponsorships or grants at first, speaking engagements can pay quite lucratively, often per attendee. A Sustainability public Speaking career is also easily started while still in high-school or college, and can be used to fund further education. Consider starting out by facilitating events at local schools with youth coordinators. Or by contacting community garden or youth recycling projects. Then, create programs which include opportunities to teach small groups or large groups by example. A public speaking career on sustainability may also lead to creating handouts, books, and other materials about sustainability and recycling to use as takeaways to teach kids and other attendees the message after they leave. With a bit of effort, this position will lead to inspiring others towards helping other community members with their sustainability and green projects.
5. Sustainability Project Manager
A sustainability project manager may not always work directly with kids, but there may be positions within local school districts, schools, or community programs. A sustainability project manager typically leads a company or community in tracking and making changes, including energy efficiency, carbon emissions, carbon footprints, waste, recycling, water conservation, and other kinds of implementable sustainability projects. The income averages between $25,000 to $45,000 per year, depending on the community, job placement, and other factors. Where this job gets interesting is that it can be can leveraged to impact local youths for sustainability projects. Sustainability project managers facilitate community outreach programs, youth coordinators, community garden projects, youth recycling projects, public sustainability speakers, and much more. A sustainability project manager is responsible for and helps communities teach new generations better uses for natural resources, recycling waste, and up-cycling used items. With a bit of paperwork, SPM’s are directly involved in the local community’s youth projects too.
There are Always More Ways to Go Green
With a bit of ingenuity and quite a bit of planning, finding or creating sustainability projects, jobs, and programs, that help youth of today, is rewarding. Don’t be limited to these fun ideas, there are an unlimited number of possibilities out there just waiting for people to take them on. Consider green building projects, green community centers, green school remodeling projects, and even green housing projects for those in need. Remember too, there are jobs and positions just waiting to be created, many of these include increasing sustainable green jobs for local communities. Such job creation includes, jobs that help kids connect with the earth, help local families afford needs, and help communities reduce the poverty level. A youth-centered green career can change the future by creating more self-sufficient youths who can make a difference in today and tomorrow. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
A job that matters at Spartanburg Regional You entered health care to make a difference. Spartanburg Regional, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, offers a cutting-edge, team environment where you can do just that. Having achieved top honors—including the Magnet designation for nursing excellence—we make it a priority to remain on the forefront of health care. Recognizing that top honors are a result of top professionals, we offer competitive salary and benefit packages, a nationally recognized child development program and more. Areas of availability: • Women’s & Children’s Care • Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute • Heart Center • Surgical Care • Emergency Center • Regional Hospice • Home Health For more information or to apply, please call a hospital recruiter at 800-288-7762 or visit spartanburgregional.com.
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The Role of Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists M edical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances. Medical laboratory technologists perform complex medical laboratory tests; medical laboratory technicians perform routine medical laboratory tests.
• Log data from medical tests and enter results into a patient’s medical record • Discuss results and findings of laboratory
Duties
Medical laboratory technologists and technicians typically do the following: • Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and record normal or abnormal findings • Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology or the blood group, blood type, and compatibility with other blood types • Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters • Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests together.
Both technicians and technologists perform tests and procedures that physicians and surgeons or other healthcare personnel order.
tests and procedures with physicians Supervise or train medical laboratory • technicians Both technicians and technologists perform tests and procedures that physicians and surgeons or other healthcare personnel order. However, technologists perform more complex tests and laboratory procedures than technicians do. For example, technologists may prepare specimens and perform manual tests that are based on detailed instructions, whereas technicians perform routine tests that may be more automated. Medical laboratory technicians usually work under the general supervision of medical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers. Technologists in small laboratories perform many types of tests; in large laboratories, they generally specialize. The following are examples of types of specialized medical laboratory technologists: Blood bank technologists, or immunohematology technologists, collect blood, classify it by type, and prepare blood and its components for transfusions. Clinical chemistry technologists
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At the Birmingham VA Medical Center,
Mercy Medical Center is a general acute care hospital serving the health care needs of the greater Merced Community. Our vision is to help the people of our community become physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy.
The Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (BVAMC) is an integral part of the Medical community that provides acute, tertiary, medical, and surgical care to Veterans of Alabama.
Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.
We Strive to Recruit only the Best Talent!!!!!
You may view our announcements online and receive application materials at the following websites. Please ensure you read the entire vacancy announcements to include all required documents for proper consideration.
http://www.vacareers.va.gov • http://www.usajobs.gov These sites will acquaint you with the career path within the Birmingham VA Medical Center that most closely matches your expertise and ambitions.
Learn more about us and our career opportunities online or contact the Human Resources Dept. at 209-564-4340.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
333 Mercy Avenue • Merced, CA 95340
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Medical laboratory personnel prepare specimens and analyze the are trained to work with infectious chemical and hormonal contents of specimens or with materials that probody fluids. duce fumes. When they follow proper Cytotechnologists prepare slides of methods to control infection and sterilbody cells and examine these cells ize equipment, few hazards exist. They with a microscope for abnormalities wear protective masks, gloves, and that may signal the beginning of a goggles for their safety and protection. cancerous growth. Technologists and technicians can Immunology technologists exambe on their feet for long periods, and ine elements of the human immune they may need to lift or turn disabled system and its response to foreign patients to collect samples. bodies. How to Become a Microbiology technologists examMedical and ine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms. Clinical Laboratory Molecular biology technoloTechnologist or Technician Technicians can be on their feet for long gists perform complex protein and Blood bank technologists, or immunohematology technologists, collect, nucleic acid tests on cell samples. periods, and they may need to lift or turn type, and prepare blood and its compoLike technologists, medical nents for transfusions. laboratory technicians may work in disabled patients to collect samples. Medical laboratory technologists several areas of the laboratory or typically need a bachelor’s degree. specialize in one particular area. For example, were as follows: histotechnicians cut and stain tissue specimens General medical and surgical hospitals; Technicians usually need an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate. Some states for pathologists, who are doctors who study the state, local, and private 50% require technologists and technicians to be cause and development of diseases at a microMedical and diagnostic laboratories 17% licensed. Offices of physicians 10% scopic level. Colleges, universities, and professional Technologists and technicians often specialize Education schools; state, local, and private 5% after they have worked in a particular area for a Universities and hospitals offer medical long time or have received advanced education Work Schedules technology programs. An entry-level job for or training in that area. Most medical laboratory technologists and technologists usually requires a bachelor’s Medical laboratory technologists held about technicians work full time. Technologists and degree in medical technology or life sciences. 164,300 jobs in 2012. Medical laboratory tech- technicians who work in facilities that operate A bachelor’s degree program in medical nicians held about 161,500 jobs in 2012. around the clock, such as hospitals and some laboratory technology includes courses in The industries that employed the most medical independent laboratories, may work evening, chemistry, biology, microbiology, mathelaboratory technologists and technicians in 2012 weekend, or overnight hours. matics, and statistics, as well as courses in
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System “A Hospital for Heroes”
People come from all over the world
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Working with and for America’s Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation’s Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package. The Sioux Falls VAHCS is currently recruiting for the following healthcare positions.
• Psychiatrist • Hospitalist • Endocrinology • Emergency Medicine • Neurologist • Pulmonologist • Primary Care (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)
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Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are committed to excellence in the delivery of patient care, educating the health professionals of tomorrow and discovering new knowledge. As one of the most distinguished medical institutions in the country, our history is filled with outstanding people and accomplishments. Diversity, inclusion and cultural competence are critical components of our mission and we celebrate the uniqueness of each of our employees every day. To learn more about Jefferson visit www.jeffersonhr.org
To be a part of our proud tradition, contact: Human Resources Mgmt. Service 2501 W. 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 333-6852
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clinical laboratory skills, management, and education. This degree often is known as a medical laboratory scientist degree.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
equal opportunity employment journal Dexterity. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians require skill while working with their hands. They work closely with needles and precise laboratory instruments and must be able to handle these tools effectively. Physical stamina. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians may work on their feet for long periods while collecting samples. They may need to lift or turn disabled patients to collect samples for testing.
Some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. To be licensed, a technologist often needs a bachelor’s degree and must pass an exam. However, requirements vary by state and specialty. For specific requirements, contact state Pay departments of health or The median annual wage boards of occupational for medical laboratory licensing. technologists was $57,580 Important Qualities in May 2012. The mediAbility to use technology. an wage is the wage at Medical laboratory technol- which half the workers in ogists and technicians must an occupation earned more understand how to operate than that amount and half complex machinery. earned less. The lowest 10 Detail oriented. Medical percent earned less than laboratory technologists $39,580, and the highest and technicians must fol- 10 percent earned more low exact instructions than $78,900. from physicians in order Article provided by the Bureau to perform correct tests or of Labor Statistics procedures.
Creating Passion—
How To Love What You Do
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by Long Yun Siang
reating passion is a challenge isn’t it - trying to love what you dread. Be it a client or an account or even a certain process in the work you do. Sometimes just that one thing alone makes it difficult for you to even climb out of bed. Passion for your work is such a romantic term. Can passion be truly created? I believe it can. How do you create passion for your work? Here are some simple steps I have used in creating passion for what I do. Get excited over them and perform well at work.
1. Ignore The Inner Chatter. Do It Anyway.
this as a way of paying your future dues. This is one way of creating passion. Learn to change your perception. When you change your perception, you change your reality. Because your perception is your reality.
2. The Why of You?
Why are you, you? And what is it you do that matters? What is your contribution so that you matter? We live because we want to matter. We want to contribute in meaningful ways. Work is our service to the world. It is what allows us to sweat to earn a spot in this world. Do you understand the why of you? If you do not, work is an excellent place to discover - YOU. And how do you discover yourself? By doing. By experimenting. If you continue to say, I do not like this and never try, your life will be miserable. This world isn’t about you, you, you. It’s about how you add to the world. When you can connect what you like to how you do what you do not like, you light the path to the why of you. You can be creating passion just by learning to discover you.
Whether you like it or not, you have to do the work. Our mind acts in such a way that it tries to control us. While you feel that you own your mind, unless you train it to, you will never be able to ignore it. Especially, the inner chatter. Before you even start, it will tell you, it sucks, it cannot work and it will destroy your life. Ask yourself, does whatever you need to do help you in whatever way in your life later? If it is a yes, do it well. If it is a no, ask yourself can it possibly help 3. What Is It You Do Not Know? you later? Chances are it will. So, look at Surely, you cannot know everything. So,
San Francisco VA Medical Center
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4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121
Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions. You may view our announcements online and receive application materials by visiting the websites at www.usajobs.opm.gov or www.vacareers.va.gov or call job hotline 415-750-2107.
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Expert Care, Close To Home. At MedCentral, the largest health system between Cleveland and Columbus, we know that you don’t have to live or work in a major metropolitan area to deliver comprehensive health care. We’re dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of people across the communities we serve — and starting today, we’re making a difference in yours.
Healthcare Professionals Full- and Part-Time
For complete job descriptions and to apply online, visit:
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what you do not like makes you learn new things. If we keep doing what we like we will not improve. If you are a pianist and you keep playing the pieces you do best, you won’t improve much. To improve ourselves at work and in life, we have to force ourselves to learn and do things we may not enjoy. Learn to be curious. It helps in creating passion. The more we are curious about things, the more we find out why. The more why we know, the more meaningful things are to us.
4. Make It Meaningful
If you want passion to appear, you need to make things meaningful to yourself. How does this relate to you? In the most obscure fashion, we can all make things seemingly unrelated to us carry some meaning. Dig deep into yourself. See it from another perspective. How can you use this to contribute to your life? How can you use this to contribute to your world? Your family? How will someone you love benefit from this?
5. Cut The Ropes
Stop feeling miserable. Unless you quit your job, you still have to do what you have to do. You might as well do it well. After all, your reputation is on it. Tell yourself, I GET to do. Not, I HAVE to do. It’s a huge difference. Get tells you, it’s an opportunity. Have makes you feel forced. One trick to creating passion is not to worry about the results. Focus on the process. What you will learn and how it will contribute to your future. At the very least, it teaches you patience and it challenges your limits.
6. Set A Goal
Most of us are goal oriented people. We want to reach a certain destination. Gives yourself a goal as far as your work is concerned. What is that goal. When you have an objective in sight, you naturally look for the fuel that propels you there. It’s kind of like having a car and knowing where you want to go. But without fuel. What would you do next? Look for fuel. Same goes with work. Be clear with your goals. Once you have the goal, your next task is to focus on getting the fuel. The frustration of standing still will force you to get moving. Having goals can help you in creating passion.
Get around people who are excited. We are who we communicate with because we feed off each other. 7. Surround Yourself With Energy
Get around people who are excited. It cannot be that everyone on the team is not excited. We are who we communicate with because we feed off each other. If you feel you are not as enthusiastic about a certain project, get behind people who are as excited. Their excitement will rub off on you. It will make you overcome the initial inertia. You will gain traction and momentum when you make an effort internally and you surround yourself with energetic people. Passion is not innate. We can learn to be passionate about our work. No one job has all the nice things. Each have it’s nice and ugly side. The trick is to make sure we accept the good and the bad. As we alter our own perception and ACT upon our work, naturally the passion will well up inside us. Long Yun Siang runs http://career-success-for-newbies.com. Their website – based on their real life experience - provides tips, tools and advise for newbies pursuing career success.
Together,
The Best in Care
The VA St. Louis Health Care System provides inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, and many other subspecialty areas. It is a two-division facility that serves veterans and their families in east central Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions. For additional information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (314) 488-8252. For more information visit us at: www.stlouis.va.gov/careers The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Lancaster Regional Medical Center are two community hospitals dedicated to providing the highest quality care to Lancaster County residents. We offer state-ofthe-art technology in a friendly atmosphere - and a supportive team of physicians, nurses, technicians, and staff members who work together to provide exceptional compassionate care. Each of our hospitals has been designed to provide a broad spectrum of care, and meet the needs of the community we serve. We offer you the flexibility to choose the career path, location and environment that makes sense to you, both personally and professionally. We are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability, and encourage all to apply.
To learn how you can join our outstanding team, please visit each facility online.
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his is an exciting time for healthcare management. Healthcare is changing more rapidly than almost any other field. The field is changing in terms of how and where care is delivered, who is providing those services, and how that care is financed. Healthcare management requires talented people to manage the changes taking place. In their roles, healthcare executives have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving the health of the communities their organizations serve. With growing diversity in the healthcare system, executives are needed in many settings, including: Clinics Consulting firms Health insurance organizations Healthcare associations Hospitals Nursing homes Physician practices Mental health organizations Public health departments Rehabilitation centers Skilled nursing facilities Universities and research institutions Today, an estimated 100,000 people occupy health management positions at numerous organizational levels, from department head to chief executive officer. Requirements for senior-level positions in healthcare organizations are demanding, but these jobs also offer opportunities to improve the system of care giving.
If you choose a career in healthcare management, your first job might be an entry- to mid-level management position in a specialized area, such as: Finance Government relations Human resources Information systems Marketing and public affairs Material management Medical staff relations Nursing administration Patient care services Planning and development
Growth and Salaries
Healthcare management is a huge, complex, and ever-changing field. In fact, healthcare services will increase 30 percent from 19962006 and will account for 3.1 million new jobs, the largest increase of any industry. Hospital Executive Salary Information: 2011 The following compensation data comes from the 2011 Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc.’s Survey of Manager and Executive Compensation in Hospitals and Health Systems. The survey: Includes data from nearly 1,200 healthcare organizations across the United States on over
130 system-level jobs and over 140 hospital -level jobs. Provides information on a variety of compensation practices, including compensation strategy, incentive program design, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, severance arrangements, perquisites and other executive benefits. For additional information on the survey or questions on the data contained in this summary, please contact Jim Nelson, Managing Principal, Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. at jimnelson@sullivancotter.com or by phone at (888) 739-7039. Additional information about SullivanCotter can be found on their website at sullivancotter.com.
OUR MISSION IS TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES TO THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. For current employment opportunities and application procedures please visit our website at www.somersetmedicalcenter.com
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The mission of the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is to enhance public safety, to reduce the risk of future criminal behavior by holding adult and juvenile offenders accountable, and to provide opportunities for change. To accomplish this mission the ND DOCR has over 90 job position classifications that are used to provide therapeutic rehabilitation, care, and security of offenders placed under the custody of the DOCR. Position classifications responsibilities are categorized into professional, security, industry, sales, maintenance, and administrative support groups. View our current job openings and application procedures online: www.nd.gov/docr PO BOX 1898 • BISMARCK, ND 58502-1898 • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
3214 EAST RACE AVENUE SEARCY, AR 72143 We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
At White County Medical Center, we offer a number of job opportunities in medical, surgical, and specialty clinical fields as well as business and administrative areas. We offer competitive wages and an extensive benefit package. For job opportunities, please visit us online at www.wcmc.org.
Thompson Health, an affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center, is a highly respected community health system. We have some of the finest medical technology and staff in all of upstate New York. Visit www.thompsonhealth.com and browse our “Careers” section for a full listing of our job descriptions, benefits and employment information, and to apply online. 350 PARRISH STREET — CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK 14424 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, citizenship, national origin, sexual preference, or veteran status.
Port Huron Hospital, established in 1882 is a not-for-profit hospital with a proven commitment to education and quality patient care. Port Huron Hospital provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to residents in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties. Learn more about us and our employment opportunities at: www.porthuronhospital.org
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Page 33 We provide a range of services to meet adult and family needs in mental health, substance abuse, vocational training, education and restorative justice. We are committed to being the employer of choice. To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits program in order to attract and retain the best employees. Learn more about us and open positions at: www.aspenpointe.org
We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.
We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Chattanooga, TN • Kingsport, TN Knoxville, TN • Memphis, TN Nashville, TN • Tupelo, MS Visit our website for information and current job opportunities:
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As the region’s signature life care community, Duncaster attracts many of the best and brightest in their field and we’re always searching for employees who can make a positive impact on our community, whether it is in health care, food service or facility maintenance. For more information visit us online at:
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Benefis Health System is Montana’s premier health system and the largest health care community in the state. Please visit www.benefis.org for more information. Benefis Health System 1101 26th Street South Great Falls, MT 59405 406-455-5175
Benefis Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply online at www.sunburyhospital.com 350 North 11th Street • Sunbury, PA 17801 We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
A vital leader in providing comprehensive human services in collaboration with multi-talented and diversely challenged individuals and families. All applicants must apply online at:
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1000 North Park Drive • Roxboro, NC 27573
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As the worlds leading manufacturer and marketer of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp, building products and related chemicals, we create value for our customers and our company by recruiting the best talent. We invite you to take a look at the careers we have available online at www.gp.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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Cecil College is a comprehensive, open admission, learner-centered institution providing career, transfer and continuing education coursework and programs. For employment opportunities or to learn more about us, visit www.cecil.edu. One Seahawk Drive • North East, MD 21901 Cecil College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to diversity.
1831 North Park Avenue - Burlington, North Carolina 27217
We value and respect our associates who are skillfully trained, highly motivated, have integrity and have a dedication to quality. To learn more about us, visit our website www.glenraven.com. We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
opportunity connected Hiring RNs & Allied Health Professionals Join Colorado’s largest, integrated health system with a faith-based, non-profit mission of care. With 13 hospitals, home care, hospice services, physician clinics and seven senior living communities, we have locations everywhere you want to work, live and play in this great state!
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Fair Lawn Board of Education 37-01 Fair Lawn Avenue Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Email resumes to: resumes@fairlawnschools.org
For more information visit our website at
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We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Crawford Central School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap. Visit www.craw.org to view current openings and application procedures.
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hether you’re interested in gaining valuable experience as an intern or a Corporate Management Trainee, beginning your career in an entry-level position, or challenging yourself as an accomplished professional, Hyatt offers exciting and rewarding career options in many different areas. There’s virtually no limit to where your ambition can take you in our world-class organization. To view and apply online for current open positions visit us at: www.missionbay.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina 1441 Quivira Road | San Diego, CA 92109 Hyatt abides by local equal employment opportunity policy to assure that all personnel related actions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, mental or physical disability or any other group protected by law.
Baldwin Filters provides many opportunities for you to further your career. We offer a variety of established career paths in engineering, accounting, marketing, sales, business analysis, human resources, information technology and production. To view a complete listing of open positions at Baldwin Filter, visit online at: www.baldwinfilter.com 4400 East Highway 30 • Kearney, NE 68847 Baldwin Filters is an EO Employer, M/F/V/D
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The Worldwide Leader in Advanced Technology Batteries
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ursing relies more and more on complex knowledge and accurate calculations. If you’re like most nurses, the hectic care environment and pace of work means your memory isn’t always as reliable as you’d like it to be. That’s why iPhone nursing apps are increasingly useful, even necessary. To make your job easier, here are the top five nursing apps you need to try.
Epocrates
Navigate more easily through the hard-to-follow tangles of prescription medications with Epocrates. The app includes all the information you need for safe drug administration, and makes calculations based on patient data such as BMI easy. Epocrates determines drug interactions for up to 30 drugs at once-imagine doing that in your head! Check the insurance coverage of drugs to recommend the most appropriate drugs for a patient’s situation. Got a mysterious pill? Identify drugs based on appearance and inscription. Stay informed with news and research updates.
Infuse
Infuse is your one-stop app for accurate dosing. Using either iPhone sliders or the familiar medication grid, you can easily calculate any infusion or bolus. Once you select a drug, you can revise and edit amounts, and then add or remove other drugs from your current selection. Find bolus duration, route and frequency information as well. To find a particular drug, customizable categories makes sorting drugs easy.
any OB nurse.
PediSTAT
Handling pediatric emergency care is easier and faster with PediSTAT. Designed by an ER physician, it replaces shelves of books and makes ER care safer by cutting information retrieval time. Using the minimal data that’s often available in emergency Perfect OB Wheel situations, such as age, birth date, and physical measurements, you Leave the paper wheel behind; OB can perform lifesaving drug and equipment calculations. Spend less calculations are easy with Perfect OB time thinking, and more time saving children’s lives. Wheel. Choose your starting data, such as last period, date of conception, due Nursing Central Bringing five powerful nursing applications together, Nursing date, or dating by ultrasound, and get Central puts vast amounts of knowledge at your fingertips. The fast results. Data entry is speedy; spin the wheel, or tap data into the numeric drug guide provides extensive information on thousands of drugs, pad. Then, get back more informa- and a dictionary with visual aids clarifies medical terminology. Get tion than any wheel can give, such as the information you need about testing, procedures and aftercare. trimester end dates, gestational and Look up over 250 conditions, and search over 22,000 medical conceptional age, and expected fetal abstracts for comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge. Search across length and height. The app stores pic- all indexes, and follow conveniently placed links for efficient infortures for each patient, and accounts for mation discovery. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com leap years. It’s a time-saving must for
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As Oklahoma’s largest and most diverse hospital, OU Medical Center features a winning team of world-class academic and private physicians, nurses and health care specialists; a team that is earning an international reputation for excellence, innovation and positive outcomes; a team of medical professionals capable of treating a full range of patients, from the tiniest premature baby to the most critically ill senior; a team that supports Oklahoma with quality patient care, medical education and research. We offer a variety of opportunities in various fields. For more information about us or application procedure visit: www.oumedicine.com or contact our recruitment team at 405-271-6035 or 1-866-473-8229 An EEO Employer
Providing World Class Care and Service to America’s Heroes
Join a patient centered interdisciplinary care team that values healthy home/work life balance, has one of the most advanced electronic medical records reporting systems in the country and offers great benefits, including liability protection. Reno is minutes away from beautiful Lake Tahoe, is a short drive or flight to San Francisco, and abounds with year round recreation, entertainment, arts, and culture – about 260 days of sunshine per year. Nevada has no state income tax! For employment opportunities, including complete job announcements, and online application instructions, please visit our website:
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Future of Nursing: 10 Trends to Watch
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any people are looking into nursing as a good career field to pursue in healthcare. Not only is nursing a rewarding job, but it is also a position that will always be around. Nurses are so satisfied with their careers that many of them have decided to work beyond retirement age, which may be one of the contributing factors to the recent nursing shortage. Nurses also get paid well. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists their current median pay as $64,690. The following are 10 trends to watch in the nursing field.
1. Education Changes Due to Changes in Demographics
Nurses nowadays have a whole new set of things to learn due to changes in patient demographics. People are now beginning to live longer and the international community in the United States has also increased. This means that nurses must understand the needs of a diverse and aging population.
2. Embracing of Technology
In the age of increasing technology such as smart phones, connected cars, TVs and tablets, nurses across the United States have had to educate themselves to use these technologies to improve patient care. The majority of medical facilities are starting to embrace these technologies in order to reduce administration time and to increase accuracy in treatment and medical records keeping. Nurses are now expected to use computer technology to obtain patient information, save patient information and even look up treatment options when necessary.
3. Advancements in Communication and Technology
Advancements in communication and technology together have helped the medical community reach out to those who were unable to commute to a hospital or other care facility. Nurses are able to communicate with these individuals in We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to be the healthcare provider of choice in our region. We are dedicated to providing great patient care and improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. View and apply online for current open positions:
www.wadleyhealth.com 1000 PINE STREET • TEXARKANA, TX 75501 • EOE
A world leader in digital output, radiology, radiolog mammography, dental. Carestream is a dynamic company with over 100 years of leadership in medical and dental imaging. Our 7,300 employees serve customers in 150 countries.
CARESTREAM HEALTH BUSINESS
Radiology • Healthcare IT • Advance Materials Dental Solutions • Non-Destructive Testing
Are you interested? Visit our web site at:
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changing lives... every day. Any job can provide you with a paycheck and benefits, but a job with Hillcrest HealthCare System will give you so much more. Your expertise, skills and knowledge will play an active and important role in providing high quality healthcare to an extensive patient base. And in doing so, you will gain the satisfaction that comes with helping people improve their health and their lives. At Hillcrest, we are changing lives, and we’d like you to join us.
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5901 East 7th Street • Long CA 90822 Radiology • Healthcare IT •Beach, Advance Materials Dental Solutions • Non-Destructive Testing The VA Long Beach Healthcare Visit our web site at: System is one of the most diversified tertiary health care www.carestream.com/corporate/careers providers in the VA. It is a teaching hospital, Health a competitive and benefits package providing a full range Carestream of patient careoffers services, withsalary state-of-the-art designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse workforce. Our technology as well as worldwide headquarters is located in Rochester, New York and we are an equal opportunity employer. education and research. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information about us and our current vacancies, please visit: EOE
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order to provide them with medical information or even prescriptions. as well as increased health care costs. People are also using toll free numbers to contact nurses through their 7. Changes in Federal and State Regulations insurance companies to ask medical questions, which reduces the amount Changes to healthcare in the latest healthcare act, has brought up an of emergency room visits each day. issue surrounding patient care. Patients are worried that if they don’t 4. Working with More Educated Consumers have a managed care cover, they won’t get the same level of treatment Consumers are more educated than that a person with traditional insurance ever about their health, and about would. Nurses must be aware of how how nutrition and exercise plays a these changes affect patients in order Since the healthcare huge role in retaining longevity and adequately treat them and give them needs of the population to preventing diseases. Pharmaceutical the level of care they deserve. are increasingly commercials also inform consumers 8. Interdisciplinary Skills complex, nurses are about which medications might work Since the healthcare needs of the for their particular medical condibeginning to learn population are increasingly complex, tions. Nurses must be able to take in interdisciplinary skills nurses are beginning to learn interthis information to communicate with disciplinary skills so that they are so that they are able to more educated consumers. deal with a wide variety able to deal with a wide variety of 5. Increasing Complexity of disciplines including disciplines including dental as well as of Patient Care social issues. dental as well as An increase in the life expectancy 9. Nurses Working Beyond social issues. of patients have lead to a shift in how Retirement Age patients are cared for. Nurses must The recent nursing shortage his lead have a certain level of management, to a discovery which is, nurses are administrative and medical skills in working beyond retirement age. Some order to deal with the new changes that studies speculate that this is caused healthcare reform and an aging popuby the latest recession which laid off lation have caused. The latest trend numerous people so nurses are either has revealed that as the population feeling more secure in their jobs or are lives beyond their average life-expecworking beyond retirement age due to tancy, chronic diseases are also on the their spouse losing employment. increase. The majority of these patients are inpatients that are suffering 10. Advances in Nursing and Science Research from acute illnesses that require special care. An increase in nursing scholarships in research has lead to better patient 6. Increased Cost of Health Care care as well as an improvement with the way that patients experience As the cost of healthcare increases, patients are unable to get the level treatment. of care needed to prevent chronic illnesses and diseases from developing. For more articles like this visit www.HEALTHeCAREERS.com This leads to an increase in severely ill patients and higher hospital bills
Adena Health System is always looking for highly motivated, success seeking individuals to join and enhance the organization that already encompasses over 2800+ of Ohio’s finest physicians, employees and volunteers. We are a growing and progressive organization that offers highly competitive compensation as well as a wide range of employee benefits. A listing of available positions can be found on our website at:
www.adena.org
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We employ the persons best qualified for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), veteran status, the presence of a disability or any other legally protected status.
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HEALTH CARE LEADERS ARE BUILT ONE TEAM MEMBER AT A TIME. The benefits of working at VCU Health System are clear. We are a Magnet® hospital – the first in Richmond to achieve this prestigious designation. In 2012 and 2013, we were recognized by U.S.News & World Report ® as a #1 Hospital in Virginia. And in 2013, we were named Virginia’s
first, and only, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. Competitive pay, extensive medical benefits, flexible work options, prepaid tuition and on-site child and elder care all mean that everything you need for a wonderful career – and balanced life – can be found at VCUHS.
Discover all that VCU Health System has to offer at www.vcuhealth.org/careers.
EOE/AA. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Building Your Personal Brand: Tactics for Successful Career Branding by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
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1550 North 115th Street Seattle, WA 98133
Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We’re proud of the acclaim we’ve received for our excellence in patient care and safety. View and apply online today!
Fax: 206-368-1990
www.nwhospital.org UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE/AAP.
Opportunities for All The University of Connecticut Health Center is a leading healthcare, educational, and research facility. UCHC is a major employer in the State of Connecticut with over 5,000 employees. We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We provide:
• Outstanding Benefits • Upward Mobility
• Competitive Salaries • Excellent Training
Department of Human Resources 16 Munson Road • Farmington, CT 06034-4035 860.679.2426
For a complete listing of all open jobs and to apply online
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hat is it that all successful companies have mastered —and what jobseekers looking to advance in their careers need to master? What is it about Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Disney, and McDonald’s? What makes a consumer buy one product over another -- and makes one job-seeker much more sought after than others? The answer is marketing, but more specifically it is the power of branding. And branding isn’t just for products anymore. Branding can be described as many things, but it’s best defined as a promise... a promise of the value of the product... a promise that the product is better than all the competing products... a promise that must be delivered to be successful. Branding is the combination of tangible and intangible characteristics that make a brand unique. Branding is developing an image -- with results to match. Branding (some call it self-branding or personal branding when talking about individuals) is essential to career advancement because branding helps define who you are, how you are great, and why you should be sought out. Branding is your reputation. Branding is about building a name for yourself, showcasing what sets you apart from others, and describing the added value you bring to a situation. Most job-seekers are not proactive in establishing and building their career brand, letting their actions speak for them when seeking promotions or new jobs. But why not take the time to master some very basic tactics that Help Inspire Better Health can help build your career Taking care of patients in our eight hospitals, outpatient brand and make you a much specialty clinics and primary care centers is what we do more attractive employee best. From moment one. or job-seeker? Remember, To learn more about how you can join our award-winning if you don’t brand yourself, team, visit CarilionClinic.org/Careers or contact a recruiter others will for you. And at 800-599-2537. while you may be happy and Carilion Clinic is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. secure in your job now, you Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital really never know when that and Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital were awarded Magnet will change. Recognition by the ANCC. Management guru Tom Peters, writing in his book The Brand You50 (Reinventing Work): Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an “Employee” Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation. The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading into a Brand That Shouts pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally Distinction, Commitment, with 140 affiliates and more than 46,000 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the and Passion! states: family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine. “Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless We know our strength and competitive advantage are, in part, the result of our of the business we happen commitment to sustaining an organization that encourages diversity in all aspects of the business, whether that be in the diversity of the background of our employees, of thoughts to be in, all of us need to and ideas or diversity of our partners and suppliers. understand the importance of branding. We are the CEOs Boehringer’s Diversity Councils are one example of this, which are forums for employee ideas and involvement related to diversity initiatives, recruitment and retention, training of our own companies: Me, and education, work/life balance, and community and marketplace focus. Inc.” He adds, “You’re not To view and apply online for current openings: defined by your job title and http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com you’re not confined by your job description.” This article takes you through five easy tactics for building and strengthening your career brand.
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Gain Experience/ Track Accomplishments
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accomplishments and gainIt may be hard in terms than not. ing strategically important of time and finances, but One of the oldest tools of pronew experiences. Your find a way to do it. Some motion for job-seekers is the accomplishments are the employers even offer an resume, and you certainly need to foundation of your career educational reimbursement start there by listing all your key brand. benefit. accomplishments, skills, and eduBut before cation on your resume. you seek out You may even have Take the time to plan and new work, your positioning statefocus on what you want your take the time ment (qualifications brand to stand for. to plan and summary) on your focus on what resume... but don’t you want your brand to If you are unsure if you stop there. stand for —and develop a need more education -- and Begin developing two career strategy for gaining experi- you probably do -- seek out portfolios—a print one and an ence in areas of your brand a mentor, someone high- online one. If you don’t have in which you are weak. ly respected in your field a personal Website, now is the So, besides doing your (who has branded himself time to buy a domain (such as job, ask for new and chal- or herself well), and ask myname.com) and let the world lenging assignments that for advice. read all about the benefits of will build your brand. Promote Yourself your brand. Your portfolio should Consider freelancing or You can have an amaz- include all important brand articonsulting. Use volunteer- ing brand, but if no one facts: resume(s), mission stateing to gain experience. If knows about it, you are ment, detailed accomplishments you’re a student, seek out not going to have much list, samples of work, articles multiple internships. success with your career and working papers, speech tranComplete development. And no one scripts, awards and honors, testiEducation/Training more than you has more monials, and more. One interesting trend we’ve For many careers, a min- reasons to promote your seen is of employers “Googling” imum amount of education brand. is necessary, but to excel in Throw modesty out the your career you may need window? There is a fine to complete additional edu- line between bragging and cation, training, or certifi- promoting -- and you need cations. Getting addition- to learn it—but it’s always al education can greatly better to err on the side enhance your career brand. of promoting your brand
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You can have an amazing brand, but if no one knows about it, you are not going to have much success with your career development. “I have worked for UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center, since graduating with my ADN in 2005. With the encouragement and support from our leadership, I have continued to grow both personally and professionally. I obtained national certification with my CCRN, and I am now pursuing my BSN. My leaders and colleagues have been like extended family, collaborating with me to ensure my journey is a successful one. Having amazing co-workers and an organizational dedication to providing safe, quality, patient focused care is what makes Trinity is a great place to work!”
UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge provides services to individuals and families throughout north-central Iowa. We are committed to diversity and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For a list of our current openings please visit:
Jessica Bailey RN, CCRN Accreditation & Performance Improvement Specialist
unitypoint.org/fortdodge
FHCP realizes the value of diversity and is Florida Health Care Plans located in proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer beautiful Daytona Beach, FL employs over UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. and Affirmative Action Employer. In support 800 employees with varied skills and BOS031202B 3 of hiring Veterans, M/F/D/V talents. FHCP offers challenging careers and an excellent benefit package. LAHEY0001 NCAPONE 1340 Ridgewood Avenue A listing of current job openings and EOE Journal Holly Hill, FL 32117 access to online application processing J O I N S A I N T T H O M A S H E A LT H A S PA R T O F O U R : www.fhcp.com can be found at www.fhcp.com.
ONE HEALING COMMUNITY. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a physician-led, nonprofit group practice. At Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, patient care always comes first. Because of our focus on excellence in patient care, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center continues to attract the best people across all departments and disciplines. To learn more about Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, please visit: careers.lahey.org 41 Mall Road, Burlington, and MA 01805 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer proud to reflect the diverse communities that we serve.
If you’re considering a career change, we invite you to consider joining our one healing community. Saint Thomas Health is searching for qualified healthcare professionals who share our commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care in a holistic reverent manner. For a complete listing of job openings and to learn more about career opportunities with Saint Thomas Health, visit STHealth.com/Careers or call 615.222.6070.
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equal opportunity employment journal the names of prospective job-seekers —typing each name into one or more Internet search engines—and basing initial candidate screening decisions partly on the And finally, don’t forget to promote your brand on the job. Workers often assume the boss knows your accomplishments, but often times s/he does not. Certainly at review time, have a list of all you have achieved since your last review, but also consider finding ways to let the boss know your successes throughout the year.
Become an Expert
Once you identify and build your brand, remember to continue strengthening and protecting it. There will always be competing brands (job-seekers) ready to fill any gap you leave behind.
Nothing builds credibility in a career brand more than establishing yourself as an expert in your field. • Start by writing articles that showcase your knowledge—and getting them published (ideally) in noteworthy media outlets. Consider self-publishing. • Seek out conferences and meetings where you can give speeches and presentations. • Play up awards and other recognition that can help label you an expert. • Get quoted by offering your thoughts, ideas, and opinions to journalists and reporters. • Consider constructing a professional Website where you can publish all your articles and speeches.
Build Relationships
Nothing in marketing is more powerful than a promotion tool called word-of-mouth, which can be defined as what people say about you.
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March 2014 Thus, nothing is more powerful in building your career brand than what your network of contacts—your friends, colleagues, customers, clients, and former bosses—say about you and your set of skills, education, and accomplishments. And keeping your network strong involves nothing more than relationship building. Keep in good contact with your network and be sure they know of your most recent successes. But the best brand-builders don’t stop with their current network; these folks are in constant network-building mode. Search out new professional associations as well as the growing number of online networking communities.
Final Thoughts on Building Your Brand
Once you identify and build your brand, remember to continue strengthening and protecting it. There will always be competing brands (jobseekers) ready to fill any gap you leave behind. You are indeed founder and CEO of Me, Inc., and the more you do to cultivate your career brand, the more successful you’ll be with your current employer and in the job-search. To better understand how these marketing terms apply to job-hunting it helps to first understand the terminology. To that end, go to our Marketing Concepts Glossary. And for a general introduction to marketing and career development, read: Using Key Marketing Tools to Position Yourself on the Job Market. QuintCareers.com Founder Dr. Randall Hansen Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory. com and EnhanceMyVocabulary. com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He’s often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com. Check out Dr. Hansen on GooglePlus.
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Your Nursing Career Plan by H. Cardenas
lanning your nursing career is a continuous process rather than a one-time event. It requires selfassessment and goal setting, attention and nurturing at every stage in your nursing career: entry, advancement, specializing and retirement. Your nursing career plan should be dynamic and stimulating, and responsive to changing circumstances in your life and in your field. It must enable you to assess your nursing strengths and limitations, articulate a nursing career vision, develop an achievable plan for your career and market yourself well to achieve the type of nursing career you want.
Assessment
When considering your nursing career plan, assessment is essential. Evaluate where you’ve been and where you are now to make career decisions. For example, if you are a new graduate ready to start a job search, you’ve recently completed a significant amount of time to get your nursing education and credentials, and now must target what kind of nursing jobs you want, what area of health care you prefer and the employers who have those jobs. Decide how to manage your future as a nurse by researching nursing trends, career paths, opportunities and education requirements in health care.
Develop Your Nursing Career Vision
Your nursing career vision is the link between where you are in your nursing career and where you want to take your career next. Create a career vision by answering questions such as “What do I want out of nursing?” and “Do I want to work in a hospital environment?” and “What is my ideal vision for my nursing career?” Write a nursing career vision statement that precisely encompasses what kind of nurse you want to be, what kind of health care environment you want to work in and what qualifications you need to get there.
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Create a Strategic Nursing Plan
After your assessment and career vision development, create a strategic plan for your nursing career and document it in writing. Include your career goals, action steps you’ll take to make it happen, resources you have and will need, your career timelines and identify the indicators of success. Create a well-planned, organized document that you can refer to and adjust with changing circumstances. You’ll need to review your career plan when you complete your nursing education and enter the field of nursing, when you advance in your career, if you change specialties and when you prepare to retire.
Marketing Yourself
An important part of any career plan is marketing yourself. For your nursing career plan, you must market your nursing skills, experience and qualifications in the healthcare industry. Prepare to effectively communicate your professional and personal qualities to convince health care employers that you have the nursing qualities to meet the demands and challenges of their nursing positions, both on paper and in person during interviews. Be sure you incorporate an understanding of the latest trends in health care in your resume, your interview skills and when networking and seeking mentors. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
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Breaking Bad Habits in the Workplace
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ome bad habits are carried into the office environment and can be bad for your career advancement. Bad habits are learned behaviors that are repeated often. The more often it is repeated the stronger the habit would be.
How To Break Bad Habits #1: Swearing, Verbal Tics and Conversational Padding
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This is especially true for fresh graduates new in the work place. They tend to think that they are in college and still continue to use language that is considered acceptable. The use of verbal tics and conversational padding like ‘y’know’, ‘sorta’, ‘wanna’ and ‘I was like oh my god’, ‘I’m kinda cool with it’ reflects upon the professionalism of the person.
#2: Procrastination
This is a common bad habit that occurs in the office. Many things cause procrastination. Some of them include striving to be perfect, the task isn’t meaningful to you, and doing things that are totally new to you. To break this bad habit, first understand what causes procrastination. If striving to be perfect is the reason then you need to remind yourself that doing your best is more important. You know when you have given your best but you measuring perfect is near impossible.
#3: Playing Computer Games and Chatting
How many times have you seen colleagues chatting either on the phone or via the computer? Or they could be playing simple computer games like solitaire? These bad habits take away productive office hours. In companies with strict policies against counter productive activities like these could put your job on the line. Breaking this bad habit is easy if you realize that it is all about personal responsibility to your work. You are employed to get the work done. Pay attention to the work and deliver quality work. Constantly remind yourself of this. Uninstall these games and chat software from your computer.
In Summary
Be interested in the bad habit that you want to change. Unless you have an interest to change you would not act upon it. And have patience. Behavioral change takes time and support. Tell friends and co-workers about your plan and get them to support you. With some encouragement your trip to breaking the bad habit won’t be a lonely one. Long Yun Siang runs http://career-success-for-newbies.com. Their website – based on their real life experience - provides tips, tools and advise for newbies pursuing career success.
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What Human Service Workers Do
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uman service workers can’t force help on someone who doesn’t want it, and they can’t take over a client’s life. Instead, they try to help every client make good decisions, find resources to overcome problems, and inspire the client to make improvements. “I know they can succeed,” Jackson says of her clients, “but I can’t succeed for them.”
Put The Plan into Action
After evaluating the client’s situation and creating a plan, human service workers put the plan into effect. This may include providing direct assistance or helping clients in coordinating services, or both. Practical assistance helps clients accomplish daily living activities: eating, bathing, dressing, and so forth. Workers most often provide this assistance in institutions, such as hospitals, shelters, and residential care facilities for people who are elderly or disabled. Practical assistance might also include helping clients with recreational activities, from arts and crafts to games. In addition, human service workers coordinate services that are provided by their own or other organizations, including government, for-profit, and nonprofit agencies. They help clients by researching types of, and eligibility requirements for, assistance. For example, human service workers might help a client who
lives in unsafe housing locate and qualify for low-income apartments in the client’s community. Another way that human service workers help coordinate services is to assist clients with completing necessary paperwork. After clients begin receiving assistance, human service workers monitor the clients’ status to ensure that services are being provided and are appropriate. Jackson, for example, sees her clients about once a week so she can track their progress.
Provide Emotional Support
Because their clients often face many difficult problems simultaneously, human service workers routinely provide emotional support along with other forms of help. These workers must foster a good working relationship to ensure that a client feels comfortable discussing problems candidly and asking for help. The kind of emotional care human service workers provide ranges from empathy to celebration, depending on what a client is experiencing. “Clients have the enthusiasm to improve their lives,” says Jackson. “It’s often a lack of confidence that prevents them. They’ve never had someone encourage them.” However, human service workers are trained to recognize when emotional support and encouragement are not enough. In
The kind of emotional care human service workers provide ranges from empathy to celebration, depending on what a client is experiencing.
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Populations Served by Human Service Workers
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Human service workers assist a diverse population of clients, who are of every age and have a broad range of issues. “The client base of human services runs the gamut,” says the National Organization of Human Services’ Olding. Neil Headman, assistant professor of human services at the University of Illinois at Springfield, agrees. “It doesn’t matter who your client is,” he says. “Everyone needs help.” The following overview of types of clients is not exhaustive. Furthermore, clients dealing with more than one problem may fall into more than one group; for example, someone with a mental illness may also have a problem with substance abuse. Children and families. Human service workers ensure that children live in safe homes and have their basic needs met. Guiding parents in caring for their children may include assisting with applications for food stamps or low-income housing and locating reliable childcare. In some cases, such as those involving physical abuse or domestic violence, human service workers might recommend that children be removed from their parents’ custody and be placed in foster care or group 4364 S. Alston Avenue • Suite 201• Durham, NC 27713
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March 2014 homes. This removal may be temporary or permanent, but the goal is to work with parents toward improving the situation so that children can return home. “The best place to serve kids is in their home and with a family,” says Joan Wallace-Benjamin, who runs a child welfare agency in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. If a return home isn’t possible, human service workers try to find permanent homes and adoptive parents for the children. The elderly. Human service workers who assist older clients help them to live independently in their own homes whenever possible. This might mean coordinating the delivery of prepared meals or the placement of personal care aides to help with daily living activities. For older clients who are unable to live alone, human service workers help with their placement in nursing homes or other residential care facilities. For clients nearing the end of their lives, human service workers may coordinate the provision of hospice care. The homeless. Human service workers help people who are homeless to meet basic needs. Human service workers may refer clients to a variety of providers, such as temporary or permanent housing facilities, organizations that serve meals, and job centers that can assist the clients in learning new skills or finding jobs. Some clients might need help finding treatment to address an underlying cause of homelessness. Immigrants. Immigrants often need help adjusting to life in a new country. Human service workers help them find housing, jobs, and other resources, such as programs for learning English. In some cases, human service workers also refer clients to legal aid services to assist immigrants with paperwork and other administrative issues. People with addictions. Human service workers help people who are struggling with many types of addiction, such as to alcohol or gambling. They evaluate clients’ needs and then direct clients to rehabilitation facilities, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers,
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that can best meet those needs. They also refer clients to groups or programs to help clients get support outside of treatment. Some human service workers might work with families of addicts, helping family members understand the nature of addiction and referring them to support programs for families. People with criminal records. People who have been imprisoned face challenges re-entering society, such as overcoming the stigma of their criminal record. Human service workers help these clients integrate back into society by matching them with job training or placement programs, helping them find housing, and directing them to support programs so they avoid reoffending. People with disabilities. In working with people who have disabilities, human service workers often focus on helping clients live independently. Types of assistance include finding rehabilitation services to help clients adapt to the disability, working with employers on adjusting job details so that positions may be filled by clients with disabilities, and referring clients to personal care services that can help with daily living activities. For people with disabilities who cannot live independently, human service workers help locate suitable residential care facilities.
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Human service workers direct clients who are mentally ill to appropriate resources, such as self-help and support groups. People with mental illnesses. Human service workers direct clients who are mentally ill to appropriate resources, such as self-help and support groups. In addition, they help clients with severe mental illness to become self-sufficient and receive proper care. Human service workers refer these clients to providers of personal care services, group housing, or residential care facilities. Veterans. For some veterans, adjusting to civilian life after military service can be difficult. Human service workers assist these veterans in a variety of ways: finding housing, adapting skills gained in the military to civilian jobs, and navigating through the extensive network of veteran services available. Combat veterans often face additional challenges, such as adapting to physical or mental disability. Human service workers direct veterans with disabilities to services that provide appropriate assistance.
Common Jobs for Human Service Workers
Human service agencies are organized differently, but some jobs are common to many of them. Not all of these positions are in all agencies; job tasks in one position may overlap with those in another, and some agencies may use different titles. Furthermore, job titles include occupations that are found outside of human services, and job tasks may differ in other settings. Jobs in human services are separated into two types: Those in which workers deal directly with clients and those in which workers provide administrative support for an organization that provides services. Both types are essential for human service organizations to run effectively.
Direct Work with Clients
Human service workers who deal directly with clients are responsible for providing the services that an organization offers. Job titles for people who work directly with clients include the following: Case workers and case managers. Case workers and case managers assess clients’ needs and work with them to develop a treatment plan. These workers, who are sometimes called social and human service assistants, help clients in choosing among suitable resources and then follow up to ensure that the services provided are appropriate. Counselors. These workers provide individual and group counseling to help clients with marital difficulties or other problems or in making decisions, such as about career options. Counselors may diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Some specialize in working with
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equal opportunity employment journal specific populations, such as children and families or veterans. Psychologists. Psychologists diagnose and treat emotional and mental disorders. They provide therapy to individuals, groups, and families. They may design, or assist other human service workers in developing, individual treatment plans for clients. Social workers. Social workers help clients cope with or solve everyday problems, such as difficulty getting organized. After talking with clients, the social worker may provide strategies to help them modify their behaviors or environments. A social worker also acts as an advocate for clients and refers them to other resources.
Administrative workers
Administrative workers provide the management and support necessary for a human service organization to function. Job titles for administrative workers in human services include the following: Development directors. These workers create their organization’s fundraising strategy and supervise fundraising activities. They work with the executive director and program directors to determine funding needs and then meet with potential donors to explain these needs and how donations are used to serve the community. Development directors often supervise other staff members, such as grant writers. Executive directors. Executive directors oversee the operation of human service organizations. They per-
March 2014 form high-level administrative tasks that range from budgeting to human resources management. Much of their time is spent meeting with policymakers, community leaders, and others interested in their organization and its programs. Executive directors also are responsible for setting the organization’s goals and for ensuring that staff members work toward those goals. Grant writers. Grant writers research sources of funding for which their organizations are eligible. They prepare and maintain records regarding applications, funding received, and how funds are spent. Program directors. These workers design and implement human service programs. They assess the needs of the population that their organization serves and create programs to meet those needs. Program directors supervise staff members and ensure that the program meets state and federal criteria for service providers. These workers also may be responsible for collecting data that are used to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs.
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Human service work is both rewarding and challenging. Like most careers, however, the suitability of workers for these jobs varies by individual. “It’s wonderful work,” says Carol Goertzel, president and chief executive officer of human service agencies in Holmes, Pennsylvania, “but it’s not for everybody.” Human service workers help clients improve their lives, and it’s satisfying to see results over time. These results are often dramatic and show how much people can accomplish when they get professional help. “Anyone who expects big results within short periods of time is asking a lot from people who’ve had no support,” Goertzel says. “We see people make incredible changes.” Most human service workers build relationships with their clients out of concern and a desire to help, aware that clients don’t always express their gratitude. “You can’t expect people to say, ‘Thank you so much. You helped me today,’” Goertzel says. As the U.S. population grows, so will the demand for the kinds of help human service agencies provide. However, financial resources available to these organizations do not grow as quickly as the demand for services, increasing competition among agencies seeking funds from the same donors. Human service workers are often asked to provide additional services without having access to additional resources. Some workers find the resulting stress difficult to manage.
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Much of a human service organization’s budget is based on highly unpredictable charitable donations. Because wages are usually tied to this variable budget, workers in human service jobs tend to earn less than those in occupations requiring similar levels of education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not collect employment and wage data specifically on human service workers. However, BLS does collect data on occupations—including several types of counselors, psychologists, and social workers—in which workers provide human services in the social assistance industry. Few human service workers pursue these careers solely for the income, though. Workers cite a passion for the field, noting that human service jobs provide opportunities to help people in need and to find solutions to community problems.
Getting into Human Services
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well on teams because they often collaborate “Human service workers are trained with a with others in their field. Human service workers also need analyticore set of skills that they can apply anywhere,” says the University of Illinois’ Headman. Chief cal skills to help clients develop strategies to among these are interpersonal and communica- solve problems. The ability to think creatively helps workers determine ways to get around hurdles that interfere with clients’ efforts to succeed. In addition, human service workers should be compassionate and patient. Most of their clients are in stressful situations, so it is important for these workers to be empathetic and sensitive to their clients’ emotional needs.
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People are drawn to human services for workers determine ways to get around different reasons. Backgrounds vary, but personal experience is sometimes a motihurdles that interfere with clients’ vator. Jackson, for example, says that efforts to succeed. surviving domestic violence stirred her desire to help others. “My philosophy is that I went through what I went through for a tion skills, because most workers deal directly reason,” she says. “My role is to help people.” with a variety of people. Building relationships Jobs in human services are based on the cli- with clients involves listening to a client’s probent population served. Workers who enter these lems, needs, and concerns and communicating occupations often have similar skills, although solutions, treatments, or services for them. In addition, human service workers must work their education levels may vary.
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Educational requirements in human service organizations vary with the type of work performed. However, many human service workers have some kind of postsecondary degree. The education level usually ranges from an associate’s degree to a master’s degree, depending on workers’ titles. At all education levels, degrees are offered in human services, counseling, social work, and psychology. Most programs require some fieldwork, such as an internship, so that students get practical experience working with clients. The level of education generally dictates the type of work someone may perform and the amount of responsibility he or she may be given. Associate’s degree. Human service workers with an associate’s degree often perform entry-level tasks. They spend most of their time interviewing new clients and managing details of cases. They help connect clients with
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appropriate resources and complete any required paperwork. Bachelor’s degree. Those who have a bachelor’s degree spend much of their time managing client cases, just as workers with an associate’s degree do. They also provide some clinical support. Master’s degree. Workers with a master’s degree focus primarily on clinical work, providing counseling to clients. In some states or settings, these workers may need to be supervised by a licensed professional—such as a psychologist, social worker, or counselor—or they may be required to hold a license themselves.
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Your local library may have books and periodicals about human service work. To learn more about specific occupations, consider visiting human service organizations to ask about opportunities for gaining experience, such as internships, job shadowing, and informational interviewing. Another source of information about hundreds of occupations is the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Handbook provides detailed information about occupations with tasks that are similar to those of
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human service workers. In addi- learn more: tion to more detailed information National Organization for about counselors, social workers, Human Services and psychologists—all of which 5314 Old Highway 5 were described briefly in this artiSuite 206 #214 cle—related Handbook occupaWoodstock, GA 30188 tions include social and community (770) 924-8899 service managers, health educawww.nationalhumanservices.org tors, and social and human serNational Human Services vice assistants. The Handbook is Assembly available in many public libraries 1319 F St., NW Ste 402 and career centers or online at Washington, DC 20004 www.bls.gov/ooh. (202) 347-2080 Several associations also have www.nationalassembly.org information specific to careers in human services. Contact article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the following organizations to
Innovate. Grow. Imagine. Build your career at Federal-Mogul.
WE DELIVER THE TOOLS & SOLUTIONS PEOPLE COUNT ON WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS We are the leader in tools and security. We are Stanley Tools. We are DEWALT. We are Mac Tools. We are Porter-Cable. And we are much more. We are the doors that protect you at airports. We are the lock and deadbolt on your front door. We are the hydraulic breakers that rescue trapped earthquake survivors. We are the people on the phone in an emergency.
Federal-Mogul Corporation is an innovative and diversified $6.7 billion global supplier of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail and industrial.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means joining one of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic companies. If you’d like to be a part of this team and make a difference in the lives of our customers, visit us online: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com for current openings and application procedures.
Federal-Mogul Corporation fosters a growth-oriented, professional environment that promotes personal success and career satisfaction. We value diversity, and are committed to attracting and retaining talented employees from a wide range of backgrounds. Join our team and be part of a professional environment that promotes personal success and career satisfaction. We offer opportunities for cross-functional experience and a chance to work with high-quality products and globally recognized brands.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourage applications from women, veterans and minorities.
Visit us online to view and apply online for current open positions:
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7450 MCCORMICK BOULEVARD | SKOKIE, IL 60076 Federal-Mogul is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other similarly protected status.
Trinity Industries, Inc. is a multi industry company that provides products and services to the energy, transportation and construction segments.
There is a career for you here at Trinity Industries. Our core values: honesty, dedication to excellence, consideration, professionalism, hardworking, fair, dependable and trustworthy. We have a strong work ethic. Our businesses work collaboratively to share best practices, leverage synergies and optimize our workforce. Our people pride themselves on creating quality industrial products and superior service solutions – all in a high-integrity environment that believes in doing what’s right, every day.
We offer job opportunities for everyone, including: veterans, hourly workers, students and executives. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
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Giving Yourself An Edge at Work
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by David Hart
oing your job well is the most important contribution you can make to your organization and to your chances for advancement. But most enterprises in today’s competitive world need to constantly improve to remain profitable or effective. The experience and insights of the workforce are a valuable source for those improvements. Here are some things to keep an eye out for as potential opportunities to contribute to needed solutions: Failing equipment Bottlenecks in processes Complaints from customers Frequent or inconclusive meetings Grumbling among coworkers Unequal distribution of work or rewards None of these is a guaranteed opportunity to shine. There may be good reasons why they exist; they may have been studied before and the solutions may be beyond the control of management. But some will be ripe for action, and even noting them and suggesting solutions will be a mark of alertness, insight, and motivation. How can one best prepare for identifying and taking advantage of these opportunities? The most basic method is continuous learning. Learn all you can about your organization, its missions, ideals, goals, and major activities. Keep up with technological developments in your field or industry so that you’ll be able to recommend new or different equipment, processes, or management techniques. For this
it may be necessary to take courses offered by your organization or by outside educational or training institution You need to be a team player. You should offer to help an overburdened coworker and volunteer for extra assignments if you can handle them without detriment to your regular work. You should look for things that waste your group’s time or harm morale and think of ways to alleviate them. You should learn as much as you can about the jobs of colleagues in other organizations so that you can work more effectively with them. As important as what you do is what you don’t do. Don’t create the impression that you’re an overly eager beaver bent only on getting ahead. If suggestions are requested at meetings, offer them freely, crediting others for ideas you may have picked up from them. If you are volunteering unsolicited recommendations, meet with the boss privately so that you won’t be seen as upstaging him. Be generous with your praise and appreciation of your coworkers and don’t join the critical whispers about any of them or the boss. Criticism should be expressed one-to-one or in open meetings and always focused on positive solutions. Which brings us full circle to the most important thing you can do to get that edge: do your job well. Article provided by www.constantcontent.com
Eaton Hydraulics is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications. Our goal at Eaton is to empower everyone to make a positive impact on their own careers, their businesses and their communities. If you’re ready to do something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then Eaton is the place for you. Learn more about career opportunities and application procedures online at:
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ALCON Research, Ltd. Alcon Research produces a broad spectrum of ophthalmic medical devices and instruments. We seek dedicated individuals who share our vision of diversified specialization in the field of ophthalmology. Alcon attracts and retains highly qualified people - the company’s most important resource. For career opportunities visit:
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The New Rules Of Career Management: 3 steps To Jump Start Your Career Search In The Next 30 Days
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re you one of the 54 percent? Did you realize that more than half of the people in any organization at any one time are either actively looking for another job or would seriously considering leaving if the right opportunity presented itself? Perhaps you didn’t realize that your competition for finding that next great role would be so great? If the time has come for you to explore new career opportunities, here are four actions you can take in the next thirty days to jump start your job search.
1. Research the current job market
If it has been some time since you were looking for a role either inside your business or in the external job market, it is important to get re-acquainted with the market as it currently stands. If you are looking for a move within your business, you can do this by talking to key people in the department or function you are interested in moving to or with your line manger or business mentor. This has the added benefit that they will also get to know you are Brother International Corporation, is the name synonymous with success in the development and marketing of innovative, award-winning home/office Multi-Function Center®, printers, electronic stationery and sewing machines for the consumer and fashion industries.
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) provides microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical, scientific and other applications. CPI develops, manufactures and distributes products used to generate, amplify and transmit high-power/high-frequency microwave and radio frequency signals and/or provide power and control for various applications.
We value your experience, dedication and initiative. To become a vital member of a worldclass organization and for more information on the advantages of working for us, see our current opportunities and apply online at www.brother.com.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your wealth of knowledge and expertise. As a global industry leader, we offer a dynamic and diverse team environment. We currently have openings for Technicians and Engineers. View and apply online at www.cpii.com for current open positions. CPI values the contributions of a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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We value diversity, and fully support equal opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Federal-Mogul Corporation is an innovative and
diversified $6.9 billion global supplier of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail and industrial.
You provide the talent. We offer the incentive and work environment where you can push yourself and achieve your goals. Flint Hills Resources LP owns and operates refineries and chemical plants in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Alaska and Michigan. For career opportunities visit us at www.fhrcareers.com Flint Hills Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
We offer stimulating career opportunities with future management opportunities. At Federal-Mogul, we look for individuals with the ambition to learn, grow and express new ideas — characteristics that drive our overall success. Individuals with diverse experiences who have strong leadership skills make the best candidates. Visit us online for additional information: www.federalmogul.com/careers Federal-Mogul Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other similarly protected status.
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+_interested in a career move so making a great impression with them as you undertake research about your future career is imperative. If you are looking for a move outside your business, you can research the market through reading specific trade publications, through on-line research, talking to people in your chosen field or through discussions with recruiters.
2. C reate and implement your professional development plan
When was the last time that you invested in learning about your area of expertise that you want to build your career in other than through on-the-job learning? Do not get me wrong, learning skills in your current role and then applying them is not to be undervalued. However if you really want to position yourself as an expert in your field, it is important to continuously build on your current knowledge and capabilities. This might be through reading current books, articles and attending seminars or conferences. Capture your professional development plan onto a one page document where you can track the investment you make in your development and also how you put the new skills and knowledge into action.
3. Update your resume or CV
If you have not looked at your CV or resume in the last six months, I can guarantee that it is out of date. Make sure that you take the time to review and update it. This is not a job to be rushed but is worth every minute that you spend on it. Consider it your personal marketing brochure. Most times in a job search, your CV or resume will be the only thing that is evaluated or considered before a decision is made by a corporate recruiter to meet you or not. You need to ensure that it stands out from the crowd and your personal brand statement demonstrates your unique point of difference. As a rough estimate, drafting, reviewing and finalising a professional CV or resume will take on average 8 hours of your time. You might consider this excessive, but isn’t it worth investing the equivalent of just one day to ensure that your years of experience and expertise are represented in the most effective way possible?
Your Personal Brand Action Plan
If you are looking for your next career move make sure that you implement these three steps before you commence an active job search. Before you explore the external market, don’t forget to share your career aspirations with your current line manager. Remember if you do not tell them what you want to achieve in your career and how you can at the same time help them grow the business you are working on now, the chances are that they will never get to learn this. The grass is not always greener in another business, and the opportunity to expand your career could be just a conversation away. If you do decide that the time has come to move on to a new role outside of your current organisation, taking the time to undertake the three steps mentioned in this article will ensure that you are in a strong position to jump start your job search through on-line job boards, recruitment agencies and executive recruiters. If you have a question about how to build your personal brand for career success, do drop me an email and I will answer your questions in a future article. © Krishna De All rights reserved. This article is extracted from Krishna’s publication “The New Rules of Career Management”. “Krishna De invites you to join her in conversation with experts from around the globe to discover how to build your brand and grow your professional services firm at http://www.bizgrowthlive.com/ You will also receive access to Biz Growth Express a weekly newsletter bringing you strategies, inspiration and tips to grow your professional services practice. Register today at: http://www.krishnade.com/
Capture your professional development plan onto a one page document where you can track the investment you make in your development and also how you put the new skills and knowledge into action.
AT GRANITE OUR PEOPLE ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS We promote a culture that represents many people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives while remaining deeply committed to our Core Values. We invite you to learn more about our workplace and our winning team. As an equal opportunity employer, Granite does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origins, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy.
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