11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the Holidays - The Muse

11 Ways to Thank Yur Boss During the Holidays - The Muse11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the HolidaysWith the holidays and Secret Santas in full swing, December at the office can be a fun, but crazy time. But, if youre lucky enough to have a great manager, dont get so lost in the festivities that you forget to show your appreciation. Trust me The right gesture will be remembered long after the holiday party.Need some ideas on how to thank your boss without overspending or overdoing it? Below, 11 startup founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the fruchtwein memorable gifts they have ever received from members of their team. Bonus Many are low- or no-cost, too.1. Put Together a Scrapbook of ThanksMy employees all got together and created a scrapbook filled with notes thanking me for my hard work over the year. They were filled with specific instances when I did or said something that positively impacted them. I still have that book because their gratitude was one of the fruchtwein memorable gifts Ive ever received. - Dave Nevogt, Hubstaff.com2. Do Something for OthersTwo years ago we had an employee who decided he wasnt giving anyone at work a gift. Instead, he went out and purchased gifts for a family in need. He purchased everything and took several of us from work to deliver the gifts. The joy this brought us was intense. Since then weve encouraged our team to give to others during this time of need. - John Rampton, Due3. Show Your Continued DedicationThe memorable moments are often the most simple. So often we hear about how people just simply seem to slow down during the holiday season and take a little winter break. Employees who continue working through the holidays and dont treat it as a mini-vacation are always appreciated. They allow me to realize the value in my team. - Matt Doyle, Excel Builders4. Buy Unique GiftsI hired a programmer four years ago who had just arrived in Miami from Cuba. After a year of working together, he went bac k to visit his family during the holidays and came back with a box of Cohiba Cigars and a bottle of Havana Club Dark Rum. - Duran Inci, Optimum75. Get CreativeAt our annual end-of-the-year holiday party, one of our employees wrote and performed a rap in front of about 80 to 90 other staff members. It was really well done and funny, and it took a lot of dedication. It was all that people could talk about for quite some time after the party. - Brian David Crane, Caller Smart Inc.6. Cook for Your TeamWeve had teammates cook meals for the team and bring them to the office as a surprise. Its a gift that everyone appreciates, particularly when the food is inspired by the taste preferences of fellow colleagues. - Nanxi Liu, Enplug7. Write a Handwritten NoteA handwritten note that says something special is always appreciated. Just something that mentions a small detail he or she picked up on or an exchange that we had sounds simple- but its truly appreciated. - Peter Sena, Digital Surge ons8. Plan Something SpecialI was shocked one year when the employees got together to collect money and gifted me with a paid vacation Knowing how hard I work, they knew I needed time off to relax and wind down, and planned a lovely weekend getaway for me. It was a wonderful and touching gift, one I will never forget - Marcela DeVivo, National Debt Relief9. Offer to Help in Unexpected WaysSometimes my holiday shopping is put on the back burner due to my long hours in the office. My teams helped me with Christmas shopping and gift wrapping to help lessen the stress that comes with this season. What seems like a small favor to them means a great deal to me. Their help allows me to finish my work so I can truly enjoy the holidays with my family, and I am very thankful for that. - Leila Lewis, Be Inspired PR10. Decorate the OfficeI was very surprised one morning to walk into the office and it was completely decorated with Christmas decorations that matched our company colors. I was ve ry impressed with the team, as most days Im the first one in and the last one out. They did a great job of keeping it a secret, and they took it as far as getting a company-colored custom quilt made that was placed under the tree.- Engelo Rumora, Ohio Cashflow11. Broadcast Your ThankfulnessI vividly remember a number of toasts or speeches employees of all different rankings have made during our holiday parties over the years. Its a great way to differentiate yourself by broadcasting your thankfulness and vision. - Sam Saxton, Salter Spiral Stair and Mylen Stairs

Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February

Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for FebruaryNext February, researchers from around the world who advocate the use of nanoscale engineering, medicine and the life sciences to improve healthcare will convene at the Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014). Organizers of the conference are currently accepting abstracts from authors who would like to present technical papers and posters during the meeting.The conference, to be held from Feb. 2 through 5 at the Westin-St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, follows a very successful event held last February. That meeting, NEMB 2013, drew nearly 400 attendees - a quarter of whom hailed from outside the United States. Countries represented at the 2013 Congress inc luded Germany, Denmark, Israel, Britain, the Czech Republic, Iran, Libya and Singapore.The 2014 Congress will focus on the integration of engineering, materials science and nanotechnology in addressing fundamental problems in biology and medicine and in developing devices, materials and methods for quantitative physiology and for the early detection and treatment of disease.The NEMB 2014 technical program will be divided into nine tracks, covering the areas of bioengineering for imaging and diagnostics nanoengineering for therapeutics and drug delivery nano- and microfluidics in biology and medicine nanoengineering for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering manufacturing and materials for nanomedicine, biology and nanoengineering biological nanomechanics modeling and materials in physiology, disease and treatment cellular and molecular machines biomimetic, biosynthetic and bio-inspired materials and structures and nanotechnology, disease, public health, and ethical issues.Seve n plenary speakers are scheduled to given presentations at the Congress in February, including Paul Alivisatos, the Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Mina Bissell, Distinguished Scientist in the Lawrence Berkeley National Labs Life Sciences Division and ASME Honorary Member and Fellow Arun Majumdar, director of energy initiatives at Google and Precourt Institute of Energy faculty member at Stanford University. Other plenary speakers include Stephen Quake, professor of bioengineering and applied physics at Stanford University John Rogers, chair professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ASME Fellow Mehmet Toner, professor of surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Jennifer West, Fitzpatrick Family University Professor of Engineering at Duke University.The deadline for submitting technical paper and poster abstracts for NEMB 2014 is Oct. 15. For information how to submit an abstract, visit www.asmeconferences.org/NEMB2014/Author/NewAbstract.cfm. To learn more about the Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology, visit the NEMB 2014 home page at www.asmeconferences.org/NEMB2014/index.cfm, or contact Christine Reilley, program manager, Emerging Technologies, by e-mail at reilleycasme.org.

How sharing credit can boost your career and company

How sharing credit can boost your career and companyHow sharing credit can boost your career and companyNot long ago, I bought a geschftlicher umgang subscription that required a bit of training to learn. The account manager who walked me through the product on the phone did a phenomenal job. So good, in fact, that I wished otherbeis on my team had been around to see how she went above and beyond on the call.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraThis was the kind of person I would have loved to hire. On a whim, I decided to send her boss an email telling him as much. She embodied the two attributes I screen for when hiring formy companyOWN ITBE A GIVERHer boss thanked me for the feedback. The next time I interacted with the account manager, it was clear that the praise had filtered down to her as well. I now had an advocate for life, and she had gotten well-deserved credit in front of her boss and peers.Screening for problem solvers and givers has helped us build an office full of 80-some-odd obnoxiously kind people.But the real lesson I learned from this account manager is that being a giver- and specifically giving credit- isnt just good for building a happy company its also one of the easiest ways we can battle inequality.Researchindicatesthat women often tend to take less credit for their achievements than they deserve (typically a sign of a giver), and men are more likely to toot their horn (typically a good strategy for climbing the ladder). It turns out that we often do these things unconsciously.What results, however, is a world where women earn less, get fewer promotions, and have more of their ideas ignored. This is bad for society, of course, and its bad for business on two levelsInnovation happens when we look at problems from different perspectives.Gender inequality robs us of valuable perspective at every level of a business (andthorough researchba cks this up).When women succeed more at work,men succeed more, too. Inequality pulls everyone down.Im going to be honest when I talk about inequality, I get self-conscious. Decades of studies show that I have things easier at work, on balance than my female and minority colleagues. I- and doubtless other capable people in my shoes- often dont think about this because Im focusing on my own work.But focusing on myself and the wayIfeel is shooting myself in the foot. Aside from being the ethical thing to do, it turns out that its in my own interest to speak up about workplace inequality.Recent studies show, unambiguously, that by helping others succeed, we make our own jobs easier. And research also shows that companies with successful womenmake more progressand more profitthan homogenous teams.In other words,everyone benefits from leaning in, not just women.I hadnt realized when I sent that note to my account managers boss that the woman whod done such a fantastic job was less likely to receive full credit in the workplace than a man doing a similar job. I sent the compliment because I was in a good mood. Now I realize that these simple acts of giving credit to people- to their bosses and peers- are part of how I can help end workplace inequality.We have plenty of habits to change when it comes to gender and work. One of the easiest ways for men and women to get started- toleanintogether- is to give generous credit to our colleagues. We all need to build each other up and let others see our collective good work. As we look for ways to do this, well build work cultures filled with obnoxiously kind people. Well build the kind of business world where powerful women lead and are heard.And we just might get more work done, too.This article first appeared on Linkedin.Shane Snow is the bestselling author of Dream Teams and a global keynote speaker on innovation, teamwork, and human behavior.

Bringing Engineering to Elementary

Bringing Engineering to Elementary Bringing Engineering to Elementary Engineers want kids engineering. So there are many opportunities for teachers of children that fall in the K-12 category to bring the subject into the classroom. But the kids that ultimately are exposed to behauptung new curriculums tend to be urban and fluent speakers of the English language.Now, Bostons Museum of Science is offering up a little money to balance the availability of engineering for the elementary school. Theyve created $200,000 worth of scholarships for teachers in rural schools with kids who dont speak English as their first language. Selected teachers will attend workshops on teaching the Engineering is Elementary curriculum, developed by the museums National Center for Technological Literacy, so they can implement it in their classrooms. Since 2004, the center has been spreading the gospel of teaching engineering early on. Theyve received many grants to do just that, but the money tends to come from corporations. Its philanthropy, but bedrngnis surprisingly, the vast majority of companies are urban, occasionally suburban, says Christine Cunningham, founder and director of Engineering is Elementary. So when they give things for scholarships, it tends to be for those regions. But we have children in rural areas that dont have that access.Children are fascinated with building things-and with taking things apart to see how they work. Image Engineering is ElementaryThe application for the scholarship includes information about the teachers backgrounds and the demographics of their schools. But more important are the questions that look into the teachers motivation and dedication. We want to make sure that folks that are applying are committed to doing this, says Cunningham. Its going to take some effort its not going to be totally smooth sailing.To be sure the potential teachers can navigate those potentially rocky seas, EiE asks for a letter of support from the teachers admini strator. To be really successful in a school requires knowledge from the administration that youre trying something new, and hopefully support, says Cunningham. If they walk by the classroom and it looks chaotic and loud and noisy, theyll understand what it is.Accepted applicants will attend a two-day workshop to learn how best to implement the curriculum. Participants are asked to do two things One is to think about the experience, as a learner, the experience of building a windmill, a pollinator, or a solar oven, then to think about the same activity as an educator, she says.The curriculum begins with a lesson called Technology in a Bag, where teachers introduce a bag filled with seemingly ordinary items a Post-it note, a paperclip, a spoon. The students are encouraged to look at each as a piece of technology and then to explain the purpose of each item, what it is designed to do, and what it is made out of. Students are eventually taught to approach any problem, no matter how sim ple or complex, with a five-step engineering process ask, imagine, plan, create, improve. Theyll bring these to each of the engineering projects they attack.Teachers needing additional information, guidance, or inspiration can turn to the more than 5,000 pages and hundreds of videos that EiE has put online. Teachers who have run the program have reported that students who might otherwise hang back in class become re-engaged. And they do better on the state tests.Particularly enthusiastic teachers, Cunningham hopes, will draw in additional educators. One thing teachers are very good at is talking to each other, she says. So if it works, it spreads throughout the district.Whether or not kids improve their test scores, become engineers, or even go into a STEM field, theyre likely to learn useful life skills.Its a way of looking at the world, of problem solving, of strategizing, says Cunningham. Whether theyre engineers, teachers, or naturalists, youve given them a set of skills that wi ll make them successful in life, not just engineering.Michael Abrams is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionWe want to make sure that folks that are applying are committed to doing this. Its going to take some effort, its not going to be totally smooth sailing.Christine Cunningham, Engineering is Elementary

Career Advice From This Director of Operations- The Muse

Career Advice From This Director of Operations- The MuseCareer Advice From This Director of Operations- The MuseOdds are youve received a lot of advice, especially career advice, over the years. But, were willing to bet some of that advice was better than others.At The Muse, we strive to give our readers the best actionable advice we can, so you can find the career of your dreams. Here, we asked Kevin Swan, Director of Operations at KDM Engineering, to share the best career advice hes ever received. Tell us about your career journey.I started off in the financial services industry as a financial planner. For 16 years I worked with individuals and businesses to come up with solutions to meet the challenges they faced. I made the move to KDM in the summer of 2017 to assist with day to day operations.Whats the best career advice youve ever received?BE EARLY. Whether you are going to a business meeting or a doctors appointment, get there early. Ive been in many situations where being ear ly has allowed me to meet different people or gain knowledge I otherwise may not have had I just been there on time. Who gave you this advice?My father told me this from the time I was a teenager. It didnt resonate with me at first, but over the years, I realized that arriving early can open up doors and lead to conversations you might not have otherwise.Whats your best career advice for others?Being early is a great quality to possess in both your personal and professional life. Its also important to always have realistic expectations and goals. Spending time to research your industry can help you establish realistic goals for your career and allow you to positively contribute to the growth and success of an organization.Here at The Muse, we partner with a lot of great companies to bring you insider looks at their offices and awesome job listings. These employers pay us to be featured on the site, but rest assured that we dont just work with anyone. And when it comes to articles li ke this, these Muse-worthy brands are featured not because they want to be included, but because their culture, policies, and employee feedback showed us that they deserve to be. Heres to finding the company of your dreams

Vital Pieces of Receptionist Resume Examples

Vital Pieces of Receptionist Resume Examples You might also be asked to officiate, contact or organize company plans, thus it is imperative that youre in a position to demonstrate written skills on your resume. There are a few states where certification isnt enough. In addition, there are certification programs which will help you prove your competence for a Receptionist, and highlighting your self-motivation. Its possible to discover numerous expert receptionist resume examples online, available free of charge. Assuming that youre new to the concept of telecommuting, Ill briefly explain to you why you need to purge. To be THE ONE to find that interview, you have to compose the ideal receptionist resume. Virtually every office wants a capable Receptionist to manage the outward-facing facets of its operation. Dental operations need many actions and equipments. This sample demonstrates how to compose a Dental Receptionist resume professionally. Recruiters expect applicants to possess the identical expert friendliness in their cover letter theyll have in the part. Receptionist jobs are often advertised as theyre commonly sought by businesses and firms. What Does Receptionist Resume Examples Mean? The part of a receptionist is extremely critical in any organization, and is frequently viewed as an entry level job that may change to numerous administrative tasks as time progresses. Therefore, to be a superior receptionist, an individual must possess an excellent amount of organizational skills. If youre searching for a receptionist you should stick to some contemporary job hunting strategies. Thus, the receptionist has to be in a position to prioritize tasks and have them done dependent on their degree of importance. Theres no need to apply particular accents like fancy font styles, colours or borders. The medical receptionist cover letter examples are by and large written on a thorough basis, and must be customized for improved effectiveness and crea ting the. Your cover letter will be able to help you demonstrate to the employer that youve got the skills essential for the job. To apply to get a job as a dental receptionist, you will need a resume and a cover letter in the better part of the situations. Basically, if its listed in the work ad, it needs to be in your resume somewhere, at the very least a couple of times. You should be able to deal with your own moment. You are going to need a good resume, and our receptionist resume examples are a fantastic place to start. There are a few things you can do in order to help the test go much smoother. You require someone that could quickly determine the length of time youll need to spend with a customer and set appointments for the right period of time. When you compose a resume for dental receptionist position, the focus ought to be on just what the employer is searching for and not what you would like. To make aya you receive an interview to be a receptionist, you want to be sure your application has an amazing cover letter. The receptionist at a law firm is just one of the most significant members of the group. As front liners of the company in which you work at, you have to make sure that each of the clients of your company are equally treated and they will feel that theyre important for the company. Landing a receptionist job in an industry-leading business can go a very long way in accelerating your career towards the target of a reputable office administrator. Your multitasking skills will be placed to the test if the business receives high footfalls each day. When there is anything that should be seen on a possible receptionists resume, its the capacity to meet and relate nicely with new folks.

How to Find the Right Life Coach

How to Find the Right Life Coach How to Find the Right Life CoachPosted November 16, 2018, by JennyThe right life coach can help you reach and even exceed your biggest dreams and goals Tony RobbinsWhat is a life coach and what do they do? These are questions that are circling the web. We want to address them for our readers and help them find the right life coachWelcome to the magical, mystical world of Life Coaches In this article, we take a look why you should get a life coach, how it works and how to find a life coach who is perfect for you. And if you are questioning will a life coach help me? then the answer is a definite yes if you find the right oneThe trouble with life coaches is that anybody can decide to be a life coach, but only some might be able to help you transform. This is because if a life coach doesnt have the appropriate skills, experience, strategies or contacts to help you, then they are clearly not going to be able to help you.If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want, copy what they do, and youll achieve the same results. Tony RobbinsBut how do you know what to look for so that you can find the right life coach for you? Here are a few things to consider...Decide what you want help withDo you have a specific goal, or situation that youd like to resolve or achieve? For example, you might want to improve your career, relationships, marriage or even your finances but you are happy in other areas in your life. Perhaps you feel that your whole life needs an overhaul, or you need somebody to talk to resolve issues from the past.Getting clear about why you want to hire a life coach is crucial in helping you find the right coach for you. Instead of hiring a general life coach you might decide that you need a marriage or relationship coach, or a career coach. To overhaul your life, you might take a look at a transformation coach or a holistic coach.With so many life coach categories to choose from, making th is decision beforehand will help you narrow down your choices so that you can abflug to track down that perfect coach.Think about how you like to be motivated or inspiredIf you are not comfortable with group sessions, or you find it difficult to commit to one class at the same time each week or even a challenge scenario which can often be used to motivate people, then you are not going to enjoy working with a coach who works in this way.If you know that change wont occur inside you if you just talk and dont have any homework to keep you focused. If you need access to a coach frequently to help you stay accountable for the tasks and habits you need to create change, then this is the type of coach and services that you need.Its important to consider this especially when you can access life coaches from all over the world via the internet. Most life coaches will offer group coaching or a coaching course that you can work through yourself as a way to make their services more accessible to those who cannot afford or apply the time or money to their coaching needs. If you are clear about how you like to work, then you can start to look for a coach who works in a similar way to your preferences.Decide on your budgetTo be successful you need to be ready to invest time, money, and emotion. Think about how much can you allocate to hiring a life coach, and how much time can you spare? Youll need to make time for your life coaching sessions and for the work that youll need to do to bring change into your life.So if you find a life coach who has a tailored fast-track programme where you attend two to three sessions per week for six weeks, and you dont have enough time, then its time to find a coach who can work with you to your schedule. Or make sure that you can realistically amend your schedule to fit it in.There are life coaches who offer package deals which might be a way to prevent you quitting, or running out of budget at a crucial moment, plus package deals are also usually cheaper than buying a session as you go. Finding a life coach who challenges and empowers you, takes attention and care, is worth the investment.Check out the skills and experience of the life coachIs the life coach you are exploring clear about what results they can achieve for you and why they can make such claims. There are two types of coaches to look forCoaches who are master practitioners or trainers in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnosis, psychotherapy.The coaches who have already walked the walk that you want to take. If you want to snag a CEO role in your career find a former successful CEO who is now a coach or consultant to coach you.The ideal scenario here is a life coach who has the experience and still keeps their hand in on whatever it is they are coaching about professionally and has some of the transformational skills that are needed from a life coach. Its also worth finding out how your coach stays relevant and up to date. Do they take courses? Re ad books? Stay up to date with current material to do with their speciality? And do they invest in enhancing their coaching toolkit?Also, feel free to ask questions around how long theyve been coaching professionally, or even how many clients theyve worked with and of course, their success rate.Ideally, you want a coach who does all of the above and well, to be honest with you the best ones will (even if they dont have the flashiest websites and million dollar mansions to boast their success). 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In this article, we explore how a career counsellor can help you find a new focus to pursue a career you will love.CAREER ADVICEJOB HUNTING5 Jobs for Creative PeopleDo you enjoy using the left side of your brain? Do you push yourself to think outside the box? See our five careers for creative people that help make a real differenceStimulate your career juices at the Good Food & Wine ShowIf you are fascinated by all things gastronomic, then you cant miss this weekends Good Food & Wine Show at Sydneys Convention & Exhibition Centre.

How to deal with that bossy coworker who acts like your supervisor

How to deal with that bossy coworker who abroll-container-transport-system like your supervisorinHow to deal with that bossy coworker who acts like your supervisorKnow-it-all coworkers are one thing, but ones who act like theyre your actual manager (when theyre not) are a completely different beast. Heres how to keep them from controlling your workday.Dont run away - act with compassionThis isnt impossible.In this video, Kathi Elster and Katzu sichine Crowley of K Squared Enterprises answer someones question about a bossy secretary who thinks she runs the office, and what they can do in response.Its tempting to think that you can shut her down, and relieve her of her delusions. Come on, you cant do that. Anyone who gives themselves that kind of self-importance usually feels really shaky inside. So self-awareness is gonna come to this secretary when shes ready to grow. Your best bet is to feel sorry for her. Your compassion will ease her need to be so self-important. I know this is n ot what you wanted to hear, but your anger is only fueling her desire to act out.Say it to their faceSara McCord, a freelance writer and editor, writes about this in The Muse, recommending that you speak up in the moment.After talking about a hypothetical scenario where your colleague assumes control and gives you a boring assignment (and youre annoyed by it), and that she may not realize how you or others on the team feel, McCord explains about the best way to proceedSo, step one is speaking up. She may not realize how aggressiveHeres what were going to do sounds.Practice saying things like, I have an idea for a different approach and Id like to take a more active role in the direction of this project. How about if Maybe shell do a decent job at sharing leadership roles, its just that no one had previously expressed interest. Your first step is to give her a chance to do just that.Remember, they may not always have it out for youPeter Barron Stark is a coach, author, speaker cons ultant, co-creator of The Managers Toolkit and President of Peter Barron Stark Companies.He writes on the organizations website about experience coaching top managers with a difficult relationship, and that when working with difficult colleagues, you should assume positive intent.We dont think that people get up in the morning and say, Im going to be a real controlling, arrogant jerk today at work. We do believe that despite appearances, people try to do their best. Some people have baggage they cart with them. Some appear insensitive and are oblivious to the impact they have on others. Others seem to work in a world of their own and make decisions in a void. Accept people for who they are, and assume that they have positive intent, despite their approach. If you can look deeper and try to understand your counterparts perspectives, youll almost always realize that they are doing what they believe to be best. From there, it is easier to figure out ways to work collaboratively to achi eve common goals.Get your actual boss on boardLolly Daskal, speaker, consultant, coach, author and President and CEO of Lead From Within, writes in Inc. that you should seek additional support.Enlist the help of your supervisor or a human resources manager if your colleagues behavior is interfering with your work. Ask other coworkers who are frustrated with the control freak to support you if your manager resists taking action.

What it Takes to Land Healthcare Admin Jobs

What it Takes to Land Healthcare Admin JobsWhat it Takes to Land Healthcare Admin JobsThe healthcare industry is hot, hot, hot right now and it can be a great area of focus for administrative professionals. Learn what a recruiter in the healthcare sector has to say about making the move from traditional administrative roles to healthcare admin jobs.With strong job growth and rising salaries, its no wonder many administrative professionals are curious about what the administrative healthcare field has to offer. So, what does it take to land healthcare admin jobs?We spoke with Allan J. Gregory, vice president and healthcare practice manager for Central New Jersey with Robert Half (OfficeTeams parent company), to get answers to some of the fruchtwein common questions people have about working in the healthcare sector in administrative positions. Heres what he had to sayQ What advice would you give to an administrative professional looking to break into the healthcare industry? Allan I w ould strongly suggest the professional team with an experienced healthcare staffing agency, so the candidate can best utilize the recruiters relationships in the marketplace to secure potential interviews. Recruiters will be able to open doors for new healthcare industry professionals that otherwise would be difficult to open.Q Is previous healthcare experience often requested by clients?Allan Yes, in most cases it is. For traditional front desk medical office positions, the requirements will be less stringent than those required for coding positions, for example. There certainly will be cases in which a candidate with only a healthcare externship experience will be considered for the front desk, but not generally for a coding position.Q In what ways is the work different for administrative professionals in the healthcare sector than in more traditional business settings?Allan The healthcare administrative professional often will be tasked with learning and understanding the nuances of medical insurance. They will be asked to perform insurance verifications and pre-authorizations as part of their daily job duties. Also, healthcare administrative professionals will generally be asked to work on specialized medical software packages, such as Nextgen, eClinicalWorks and Medisoft, whereas traditional office employees will spend most of their computer time using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.Q How is it the same?Allan Professional demeanor, appearance, the ability to multitask and a customer tafelgeschirr orientation are of paramount importance in both healthcare and non-healthcare jobs.Q What qualities and skills do clients most commonly ask for in administrative healthcare candidates?Allan They want knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) systems, the ability to handle a high volume of incoming patients and phone calls, and experience within the same specialty area (i.e., a cardiology practice will seek a candidate who has previously worked in a cardiology off ice).Check out our current listings for healthcare admin jobsADMINISTRATIVE HEALTHCARE JOB LISTINGSQ What type of education is sought after by employers?AllanFor the administrative healthcare professional, specialized healthcare administrative coursework is preferred, but not necessarily required. For those seeking medical coding positions, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) are highly desired and valued.Q What positions are in greatest demand?Allan Medical receptionist, medical front desk coordinator and medical secretary, along with medical coders.Q What trends are you seeing in the healthcare industry that will affect hiring demand this year?Allan The ACA (Affordable Care Act) has given access to many individuals who may otherwise not have visited a doctors office or hospital. Due to this increase, healthcare administrative staff requirements have also increased, along with the workload that follows this increase in patient visits.Q What do yo u enjoy most about working with candidates and clients in the administrative healthcare field?Allan The administrative healthcare field is full of wonderful, caring individuals who have chosen this field to help and assist others. You will find the employees and managers tend to be friendly and welcoming.This post has been updated to reflect more current information.

Why You Always End Up Hating Your New Job - The Muse

Why You Always End Up Hating Your New Job - The MuseWhy You Always End Up Hating Your New Job This is it, you tell yourself excitedly as you accept the offer. This is where youre meant to be. Your boss is going to be amazing, your work is going to be exhilarating, your future incredible- its all up from here. Until it isnt. You thought everything about this new gig was going to be perfect, but it turns out, you were so very wrong. Again.Just like your last job (and the one before that)- you thought it was going to be worlds apart from you were just doing, and maybe, for a brief second, it was- until it suddenly became terrible and unendurable, and you must face the fact that you made yet abedrngnisher mistake. If your track record leaves much to be desired, it might be to time to consider that you may be the problem, or at least part of it. If youre looking for perfection, your quest will be unending. The perfect boss, job, colleague, work environment just doesnt exist.Yes, ideally y ou will enjoy what you do, have friends at work, and mostly feel good about your employer. Just because things dont go as planned, it doesnt give you license to start the search all over again with the hopes that youll find something better. If you do that every time you disagree with or are disappointed with someone in your workplace, youll find yourself in a revolving door of jobs.Instead, if you want to maintain your sanity and advance your career, youve got to figure out how to weather challenges so that youre making the most of every position, and only moving on when its the right move for your career. After all, its easy to explain constant resume changes when theyre the result of a new opportunity. It can get really tricky to explain all those moves when the only motivation is your dissatisfaction. Here are some ideas to help you break out of this cycle1. Agree to DisagreeSometimes your boss will make a decision or request something from you that you dislike. If it isnt uneth ical or harmful, then its not worth quitting in a huff. Ask yourself how you can get something out of the situation thatll benefit you. Maybe youve been appointed to a committee youd rather not be part of. Will you meet at least one new person, and can you view that as beneficial? Maybe you got assigned a crap project while your colleagues got the enviable ones. What can you do to make the unappealing assignment better? If nothing else, can you handle it quickly and leave yourself time to focus on something you do like?If you find yourself in constant disagreement with your manager after a year or so, you might start putting out feelers for a new gig. Its still not worth doing something rash if things are otherwise fine. Better to buy yourself some time to sort things out and build your reputation.2. Manage PeopleColleagues making you crazy? Instead of running for the exit, set boundaries. This is an incredibly important soft skill to develop for your long-term career. Keep conversa tions short when youre busy. Close your door or block out time on your calendar to minimize time with problem colleagues. Politely decline invitations to spend extra time bonding outside of work. Keep your nose to the grindstone, turning out great results. Some of those obnoxious colleagues may find their way to different pastures if you can just wait it out. Why should you be the one to bolt?Meanwhile, look for new people in the organization you can connect with. Youve no doubt heard that employees with a work best friend are happier and perform better than those without. So look for someone that you click with- someone whose company you enjoy. That friendship may help you both be better and happier employees, in part because you can help one another maintain a sense of perspective with your workplace and save your energy- and resignation letter- for situations that actually warrant it.3. Build the Right RelationshipsSpeaking of relationships, its important that your relationship w ith that work BFF is a healthy one. If the only thing that brings you together is your toxic attitude toward everyone else, well, you may not be any better off than if you had no friends at work. Make sure your office buddies are supportive and encouraging and not constant complainers. While they dont have pretend to love everything about the company, they should have some positive things to say some of the time. Surrounding yourself with optimistic and positive people will help you avoid the work blues. Bear in mind, too, that the best and most supportive person will grate on your nerves or disappoint you eventually. Instead of washing your hands of him or her and marking one more hash mark in the I should quit this job column, try just taking a bit of a break from your friend. Use a few of the tactics from the previous section to stay busy and unavailable for a couple of days. During that time, remember that youve made a few mistakes in life, and your friend may get annoyed with y ou sometimes, too. Think about the things that make your friendship work. When youve calmed down and put things in perspective, then you can reconnect. Just make sure youre truly ready to move past the issue. Otherwise, your career path is destined to be a lonely one because perfect humans just dont exist. 4. Be PatientFor at least a minute. If your awesomeness isnt rewarded with a raise or promotion the minute you think it should be, make sure you understand whats typical and voreingestellt at your place of employment. Its possible you arent eligible for advancement until youve reached six months or a year. Also bear in mind that if youre going to ask for recognition of some type, youd better go into that meeting with evidence of your effectiveness or youll be branded as entitled, presumptuous, or just plain obnoxious. A better approach than worrying about a raise right out of the gate might be to tell yourself youre going to use your first year on the job to build. Learn everythin g you can about your role and department as well as the company. Go above and beyond on assignments. Build your relationships across various departments. Document as you go, and youll be in a good shape to request a raise after youve put in at least a year.Being miserable all day is no way to work. But its crucial to keep some perspective and to recognize when youre creating or at least contributing to your misery with unrealistic expectations of perfection and glory. Before you pack it in, ask yourself if its really the job thats a problem. Can you adjust your mindset and your habits to make life better? Sometimes, making a few small adjustments in your own behavior makes the rest of the world look very different. That healthier and more realistic outlook can put you back in the drivers seat of your career, making changes strategically instead of impulsively. And that one change- strategy versus impulsivity- can be the difference in your long-term career trajectory.