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Aureus Medical Blog Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Can it really be one year since we started the Aureus Medical blog? They say that time flies when you’re having fun – and even though this past year has not been easy for many people because of the job market and the overall economy – life has been okay for most in our profession and we here at Aureus have been having a lot of fun working with all of you during this last year.
Keys to Successful Communication
According to Wikipedia, communication is the process of transferring information from one entity to another. So what does this mean to a traveler? With much of our communication taking place through email or voicemails nowadays it’s very important to make sure your message is clear. Whether you’re communicating with your recruiter or the daytime manager in the ER, it’s very easy for communication to suffer.
Social Media DOs and DON’Ts
Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, or one of the many other social networking sites out there. These are great ways to keep in touch with friends and family. But in this age of “sharing” on these sites, some may overshare! This could cause problems when searching for a new assignment or a full-time position. According to a 2009 CareerBuilder survey, 45% of employers screen job seekers through social media.
How Important Are References?
Over the years I have read many valuable articles. Some were very specific to my particular field of sales and marketing and some were regarding customer service, the latter of which most of us can relate. In my opinion, no matter what industry you are associated with, I think this article from Advance for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine is extremely important. It made an impact on my thought process in regards to references and I thought you could benefit from reading it.
Standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
As a contract or direct hire employee, you find yourself in a competitive job market as there are more and more people seeking the same positions. There are still plenty of jobs to be found! Companies are still hiring and job seekers are landing jobs each and every day. So, what can you do to separate yourself from the other employees you are competing with?
A Relationship Built On Trust
Trust is one of the most important elements in every human relationship. Is a friendship, a marriage, or a dating relationship even worth it if you can’t trust the other person? Probably not! If your friend tried to set you up with someone and they described them as untrustworthy, would you still pursue the relationship? [...]
Humility – The Difference Between An Average Leader and a Great Leader
Like it or not, at some point in your career you will be asked to become a leader in the workplace. It may be leading a group of four people in a small work section or leading hundreds of people over multiple departments. Every leadership position has its own set of unique challenges but the one bond that separates average leaders from great leaders is humility. Understanding that one fundamental element of leadership will not only prepare us for future positions but also help us recognize the great leaders we work with today.
What is Customer Service?
“Biggest question: Isn’t it really ‘customer helping’ rather than customer service? And wouldn’t you deliver better service if you thought of it that way?”
- Jeffrey Gitomer
I ran across this quote the other day and it made me think. Isn’t that exactly what our business is about? In staffing, we have four customers: the employees, the [...]
Prepare for Hazardous Weather on the Road
As evident by the recent weather in some southern states (flooding and tornadoes), not only does Mother Nature send us wonderful spring months to enjoy, she sometimes sends along hazardous weather with them. Whether you’re a brand new traveler out on your first adventure or a seasoned professional who has been around this country many [...]
Celebrate National Nurses Week!
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying “I will try again tomorrow”.
– Mary Anne Radmacher
Ten years ago I picked up the telephone and made my first attempt to “recruit” a traveler. Looking back, I had no idea the impact that these nurses and technologists made, [...]
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