HCA West Florida Advice
Spring Ahead and Don’t Look Back
I realized this week that the time will be changing once again. Time to spring ahead. Although I hate losing an hour of precious sleep, (especially on the weekend) I love Day Light Savings Time. It means that spring is right around the corner with summer soon to follow. Warmer weather and more time at [...]
Social Network Your Job Search
Grocery shopping this weekend, I ran into someone I went to high school with. Luckily I was somewhat put together and wasn’t embarrassed by my appearance. After exchanging updates, my old classmate said, “Are you on Facebook? I’ll look you up.” And now we are connected once again.
I’m new at social networking. I’ve only been [...]
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
I was out on Facebook recently when one of my friend’s status updates caught my eye. He wrote, If someone were to ask you when you were 10 years old what you wanted to be when you grow up, what would you have said? How interesting. In addition to my day job, I am also a full time [...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Job Fairs
In previous posts, I’ve shared various strategies to search for a position. From a job search perspective, job fairs offer a great opportunity. They allow allow the job seeker to visit multiple employers at one venue. They also give the employer the chance to put a face with a name (and a resume). But you [...]
The Art of Thank You
An interesting news story caught my eye this past week. A Tampa business man recently lost his job. So, he has taken drastic measures to help with his job search. He has set up a table in down town Tampa. Every morning he gives out free coffee and doughnuts along with his resume to anyone who is interested. [...]
Preparing for your Interview
After all of your hard work and persistence, you finally have that interview appointment scheduled. Now what? It like the saying goes, “You have one chance to make a first impression.” So you want to make sure that the first impression you make is the right one. Some of the basics are make sure you [...]
On the Job Hunt
With the new year, many of us will begin to look for a new job. Career moves are exciting. Looking for a job can be a frustrating and rewarding experience. Many challenges can present themselves. But with a little preparation and some motivation, the hard work can pay off. Here are a few of my [...]
Back in the Saddle Again
I met a friend for lunch last week. She is a former coworker of mine and is currently employed in the financial industry. She was sharing with me the struggles that the employees in her company are facing. Cuts in hours and pay. And even worse, some layoffs. We all know someone in this situation [...]
School’s Out for Winter
With the year coming to an end, many college students are ending their studies and graduating as well. I am often contacted by nursing students anxious to start a new endeavor as a working healthcare professional. They are not sure where to begin. The questions asked are … Where do I start? What’s available? So, [...]
What am I Thankful For?
At this time of year, I must pause to reflect on what I’m thankful for. Our lives and our careers present us with challenges on a daily basis. It’s no secret that times are tough right now in this country. It is easy to get frustrated. That’s why it’s important to stop, sit back and [...]
