As everyone now realizes, the current Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways that most people weren’t prepared for, but most importantly, it has had a huge impact on jobs and how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Many people have lost their jobs and others have not returned to the workforce and […]
Back by popular demand is our annual compensation survey data for transplant administrators. The graph shows our current median base salary data for Transplant Administrators by UNOS region. We used the median since the sample sizes for each region are small. However, the average was higher than the median in UNOS regions 3, 7 […]
Today’s candidate driven recruitment market along with a talent shortage makes recruiting quite the challenge. In fact, a recent survey found that: 42% of employers are concerned that they will not be able to find the talent needed. Approximately 75% are failing to find suitable candidates. Passive candidates comprise 86% of all those available in […]
Justin McLeod, Founder and CEO of Hinge states “I look for two things when I hire a new employee: ambition and humility. Without a proven track record of initiative and ambition, it’s likely the person becomes a drain rather than a contributor to the company — even the really smart, talented ones.” So what exactly […]
Have you experienced a sudden staffing crisis? Transplant programs, more than ever before, are experiencing staff vacancies, either due to staff turnover, retirement, mergers, or regulatory sanctions. In many cases, a succession plan is not in place and the need is immediate. The most obvious and cost-effective solution is for hospital leaders is to place […]
There are many articles and books written on career advancement, however, we thought we would write our version which applies specifically to the OPO and transplant community. We are often asked by professionals in the field for advice on getting ahead and here are the top five tips we can offer: Network, network, network! So […]
The importance of an eye-catching, well-written resume cannot be underestimated. First impressions count, and your resume is going to be your one and only chance to capture a potential employer’s attention. It is estimated that the average employer only spends a few seconds scanning a resume, so it is very important to present yourself in […]
Many professionals in today’s workforce believe that once you have landed the job, the job hunt ends. They can put away those resumes, forget about combing the advertisements and focus all their energies on learning their new position. However, those who do this may be at a professional disadvantage. You see, even when you are […]
“Semper Paratus” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard-ALWAYS PREPARED. That might well serve the interest of candidates about to interview for a position that is at least seemingly of great interest to them. Much has been written about preparation for that important job interview. Readers can check these vast resources and review […]
Much has been written about the importance of social media. Social media provides value, convenience, and efficiency for job-seekers and for employers. Less noticed is the importance of candidate’s managing social media to improve their position, or at least to reduce the risk of social media’s potential hazards to their career advancement. And there are […]
This query from Shakespeare raises an important question for hospitals as they recruit leaders for transplant. Accuracy is often lacking in the hospital’s taxonomy of management titles. Titles often reflect an excessive preoccupation with “internal equity” in titling jobs, so that positions may “match” for internal purposes but fall short on many other criteria. Hospitals […]
A C-level executive was terminated after 28 years of progressive senior leadership positions in one of America’s leading tech companies. As she left, she said her only regret was not taking phone calls from recruiters. She had never taken their calls. She landed well and she landed high and her career has continued to prosper. […]
In considering candidates for a leadership position, an individual who has documented their success in solving major problems or issues frequently impresses employers. We all recognize that problems occur in every enterprise and solving them is important. The ability to lead a team to tackle the issues in the healthcare environment is key for every leader. However, […]
Have you ever been in the job market, but have not landed a job despite your excellent credentials? Have you been invited for interviews and seem like a perfect fit, but the offer never comes? You even may have been assured that the job is virtually yours and that completing the hiring process is a […]
Counter-offers are “risky business” for any the job seeker. When an employer offers a new job to an applicant, the successful applicant usually submits their resignation and makes plans for their next career move. However, some candidates may deliberately plan to use this new offer as a device to extract a counter offer from their […]