6 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Job

We’ve all been there. You read an online job description that seems a perfect match to your consulting skills and availability. You may even get submitted to the job by a recruiter and have one or more interviews with the client. And then… disappointment.  You don’t get the role. >>Sign Up For Health IT Job […]

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5 Characteristics of Great Health IT Consultants

With more than half of IT employers adding temporary or contract workers this year and the ICD-10 deadline looming, the competition to find great health IT consultants is fierce. It makes sense, as health IT consultants must have specialized skills, a thorough understanding of what it takes to work in a hospital setting and knowledge […]

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How to Write an Awesome Post-Interview Thank-You Note

Right up there with quilting and baking homemade bread, writing post-interview thank-you notes is a lost, but still much-appreciated art. Even if you think you’ve nailed the interview and will receive an offer immediately, a good thank-you note can cement your understanding of the work and the company, reiterate your strengths – and make you […]

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How to Drive a Recruiter Absolutely Bonkers

When you want a job, you should express that desire to a recruiter or hiring manager. But you shouldn’t feel so desperate for a job that you call a recruiter immediately after sending your resume to see if he or she has reviewed it yet, expect a recruiter to write your resume for you or […]

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4 Things To Do Before You Start Consulting Work

Since some full-time employees often ask us how to move into consulting work, we wanted to give you four items to find out more about before you start consulting. In the video below, Senior Consultant Advisor Christine Woods and Content Strategist Jaime Grimes provide tips on getting used to travel, how to figure out taxes […]

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Ask the Recruiter: 4 Resume Must-Haves

We asked our recruiters to outline resume must-haves that will truly set you apart from other candidates seeking healthcare IT consulting roles. Follow our tips and you’ll leave every recruiter and hiring manager wondering where you’ve been all their lives. Update your resume for each position While IT consultants typically utilize the same skills at […]

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How to Build a Successful Relationship With a Recruiter

As a consultant, you want to know about the latest, best jobs to match your skill set, and our recruiters want to fill those jobs as quickly as possible with great candidates. So our Consultant Advisor Lindsey Gray offers three tips in the video below on how you can build a successful relationship with a […]

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5 Tips for Choosing an IT Staffing Agency

Not all staffing agencies are created equal. When you’re looking for an IT consulting job, you need an agency that specializes in IT staffing, matches jobs for your skill set and treats you well. After all, the relationship between you, the consultant, and the staffing agency is a partnership. You want to know about available […]

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5 More Tips to Help You Ace Your Phone Interview

Our recruiters conduct countless health IT phone interviews per month. So they’re experts on finding great candidates for open jobs, as well as knowing what differentiates an average phone interview from a great one. Whether you’ve struggled to make that phone interview connection or you’re set on improving your interviewing skills to land that next […]

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for HIT Consultants

The New Year promises plenty of new job opportunities for healthcare IT professionals. January is also a great time for job seekers to set goals for personal and professional improvement. Whether you want to kick old, bad habits to the curb, or learn new skills that improve your marketability, our resolutions for HIT consultants will […]

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How to Track Down Your Childhood Immunization Records

Those applying for a healthcare IT job might be surprised to discover that for a hospital to hire you, you must provide a copy of your childhood immunization records. True, some healthcare IT jobs won’t be bedside, but hospitals must maintain a sterile environment and avoid outbreaks against the major childhood diseases. Unfortunately, there is […]

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