Tobacco/Smoke-Free in 2010!

Most of us are aware of the risks associated with cigarette smoking and tobacco abuse, but did you know that it is officially the leading preventable cause of death in our country?  In an effort to fight back against this killer habit, nearly all U.S. hospitals are now maintaining a tobacco/smoke-free campus.Â
The standard of a [...]

When It Comes To Resumes, Everyone Has An Opinion

Ask five recruiters what they like to see on a resume, you get a variety of answers.  But some of the critical items are consistent.  As a minimum, we want to see:

Correct and up to date contact information.
Job history beginning with the most recent or current job going backwards to the beginning of your career.Â
What [...]

Growth and Opportunity at Largo Medical Center

This week’s post is from Sherry Scallon.  Sherry graduated from Middlesex County Community College in Middlesex, New Jersey with her Associates degree and will complete her BS degree from The College of New Jersey in May 2010.  Sherry has been a Human Resource professional for the past 20 years and has spent most of her [...]

Tips For A Successful Phone Interview

As an Allied Health Recruiter for HCA’s West Florida Division, I spend a majority of my day reviewing resumes and conducting phone interviews with candidates from across the country.  Historically, phone interviews have proven to be an effective selection tool that allows Recruiters to meet with more candidates in a shorter period of time.  Companies [...]