As you prepare for your interview, it is important that you also prepare for some last-minute interview issues, that might throw you off your game. While there is no way you can know every scenario that could happen at your interview, there are some common issues that seem to come up at the last minute. What do you do when the interviewer is suddenly changed? You spent countless hours preparing, [...]
It is no secret there has been a problem finding, attracting, and retaining candidates and employees in the senior living industry. With more competition, a caregiver shortage, and a change in the workforce, facilities are faced with trying to engage employees in the senior living industry. As the needs and expectations of the workforce continue to change, it is to your benefit to find ways to engage your employees. There [...]
You did it – got the job you have always dreamed of, at a great facility. It is an exciting time, but getting settled in at your new job can be stressful. The first week on the new job can set the tone for your entire career at this facility. While most new employees tend to stay to themselves the first few days of their new job, this is the [...]
In the long-term care industry, many hiring managers are facing problems with attracting and retaining candidates because of hourly rates. While the competition is fierce today, many of these candidates would gladly accept a position and stay put, if they had the following offered to them: Today’s candidates are looking at more than just the hourly wage they will receive, they want flexible schedules. While scheduling can be difficult for [...]
As a healthcare professional, you are acutely aware of how much the healthcare landscape has changed over the last decade, and it is not done. As the roles for healthcare professionals continues to change, it is important that you understand how these changes affect your role in the industry, and how you can convey this to hiring managers and recruiters. Here are just a few things you must know about [...]
