Friday, November 29, 2019

Be The Best Recruiter You Can Be

Be The Best Recruiter You Can BeBe The Best Recruiter You Can BeCome up with five reasons why your company is amazing to work for. Think of reasons why you are at your company when there are so many others to choose from.Come up with five reasons why you are great at what you do. Confidence is key for the person looking for a job, but it is even more important for recruiters, because we are selling a potential superstar on joining our company.Empathize with the person youre interviewing. Look over this persons resume with admiration and respect and ask yourself what is something about this person I can respect and admire? Do not start your interview until you come up with at least 5 reasons. (He/She is a leader, President of Student Body, likes to travel, etc).Remember your success stories. View your greatest hires as your own children whom you have seen grow up and become successful. Think of your best hires and how well they are doing for the company. Think of how great it makes you feel that you have had such a great impact on the company.Get excited stand up straight, put your shoulders back, take a deep breath, smile and get yourself so excited about working for your company that when you shake your applicants hand for the first time hefeels that they finally found the job they always wanted.Passion and profits go hand in hand, and things work best when you are at your best. Be your best every day by incorporating these five exercises into your routine and you will see everyone at your company profiting from your experience. Jeff Berlent is the Director of Recruiting for the JB Sutton Group, a brokerage firm located in Long Island, New York. He was formerly a Senior Peak Performance Consultant for Anthony Robbins and Associates, where he conducted seminars on Employee Motivation, Peak Performance, and The Psychology of Success for the worlds largest companies. Jeff also is an accomplished writer who has been published in major publications. He can be rea ched via e-mail at Berl44aol.com

Sunday, November 24, 2019

27 ways to get better at public speaking

27 ways to get better at public speaking27 ways to get better at public speakingFor many, public speaking is right up tzu siche with dying on the list of things people hate or fear most. But at some point in your professional life, chances are good youll have to stand in front of a room full of people and lead a meeting or give a speech.Chances are even better that if you prepare both yourself and your speech instead of winging it, you might stand a chance of doing a great job instead of just a meh one. But how can you get past the dread and anxiety that comes with public speaking?The good news is that all speakers need to have a little bit of anxiety before they go live, according to marketing expert and author Lorrie Thomas Ross. She also says her stress about public speaking lifted when she learned about optimal anxiety - meaning that you had a little bit of butterflies and that means you care enough about wanting to do your best.Ross also reminds us that speaking is a means to d eliver a message - plain and simple, so it might help to change your outlook because when you are in the mindplatzdeckchen of serving your audience, it takes the pressure off and helps you focus on what you are there for.Besides, Ross says, Knowing that even the best speakers have anxiety before they go live also helps you move through the natural initial butterflies and get onto deliveryA good reminder. Here are some tips to make you a better public speakerTopher Morrison, who literally wroteThe Book on Public Speakinghas been a professional speaker and speech coach for mora than 30 years. He highlights the potential nuances you should pay attention to. For instance, listen for different cadences for different countries, and even time constraints he says some locations may tolerate a longer presentation than others.Morrison also says due to online interaction, we are wise to use global norms over local norms unless the presentation is specifically written for a specific audience. He cites TED Talks 18 minute length as a prime example since according to their research, this is the maximum amount of time an adult can pay attention before losing interest.And if you need to convey two hours of werkstoff in only one, dont talk twice as fast, he adds, just eliminate the parts that are nice but unnecessary and then provide additional reading material for the self-initiated to read at a later moment in time.And while youre at it, Morrison suggests you should1. Pique your listeners interest with a fascinating story Craft your presentations in a manner that arouses their attention and pulls them into your narrative.2. Avoid stand-up routines Dont dabble with humor unless youre are a natural-born comedian. The best jokes are about timing and need to be tailored to each specific audience. If your joke is not a guaranteed laugh, opt for fascinating anecdotes with which the audience can relate.3. Dont ramble Dont carry on too long when you open the talk. Rambling with too much backstory can easily lose the audiences interest.4. Set your intentions for the room before you start Develop your introduction, complete with your credentials and instructions for applause, and make sure to give this to the organizers. This circumvents the possibility of awkwardness and silence ushering you onto the stage. This shift allows you to take the power of the room and harness the audiences attention. A cold open is tough to overcome.5. Educate through entertainment Professional speakers are paid more if they can simultaneously teach the audience while entertaining them. The more the information resonates with the listener, the more they learn from the presentation. So make it fun and educational.6. Your energy level determines how the audience receives you Balance confidence with enthusiasm to capture your listeners. Gauge your energy to match and balance the room. Intimately discuss with the front row, while you simultaneously engage the back of the room. Engage yo ur audience from every angle to foster stronger connections.7. Use the stage to sell yourself Sometimes youre selling an item, sometimes youre selling yourself- but its important to think past the immediate sale. Create value for your brand by instilling trust with your audience. Building a strong foundation of trust with your audience helps create a strong reputation, and can foster sales in the future.8. Originality matters Even if you admire particular professional speakers, do not copy their act. Instead, take the tried-and-true techniques of your idols and put your own creative spin on it.James Goodnow from Fennemore Craig, P.C., welches personally affected by kidney disease and went on to found the Kidney Challenge hes won numerous public speaking contests for his work with the organization. Some of his tips include9. Tell stories Goodnow says, There is nothing more powerful in connecting with an audience, including those in your organization, than a personal story that drives home the point. People are accustomed to taking in information through stories that are memorable and applicable to their lives.10. Find a point of impact Audience members will always ask themselves how this talk will impact them. Focus on the needs of the audience and on concrete examples of how the information you are offering can impact their life or career.11. Dont leave out emotion One of the biggest mistakes any speaker, including CEOs, make is failing to realize the power of emotions. Powerful speakers understand and remind us that, although logic rules the minds, ultimate acceptance of your ideas will still hinge on emotional acceptance and support for concepts.12. Hit pause People need time to process data. Its essential that you give the audience time to reflect on key points. The problem is that silence can feel uncomfortable for the speaker. Just remember, that although the silence may feel awkward for you, its giving the audience time to digest and consider points you just made. Use pauses before and after key points and best communicate your message.13. Move and use gestures People learn by hearing and visually by seeing. Utilize gestures to paint a picture and move to demonstrate your points and bring them to life for your audience.Chip R. Bell is a renowned keynote speaker and the author of several national and international best-selling books. He reminds us to14. Prepare and practice Confidence in front of a group is borne of preparation and practice. If you know your topic cold, you can focus on how you are going to say what you say, not what you are going to say. Preparation means studying your topic enough to be an authority, not just enough to get a speech. Practice means giving your speech in front of a mirror over and over. You might want to enlist friends to listen and offer your feedback and suggestions. Dont let the first time you deliver your speech be in front of your audience. And when youre done- prepare and practice some more.15 . Understand your audience and tailor to their interests The more you know your audience, the better you can give examples they will appreciate and relate to. Bell usually interviews three or four people who will be in the audience. He asks for their examples and stories (and often weaves them into his talk). If you know the challenges and issues your audience deals with related to your topic, you can address them in what you say.16. Arrive early and greet your attendees It will quiet your nerves. Even professional speakers can get a bit nervous before getting in front of a group. If you arrive early, you have time to get accustomed to the room and head off any hiccups in the making. It also enables you to set up before anyone arrives, giving you a chance to greet your attendees as they arrive. That way you are speaking to friends you have met not strangers you do not know.17. Dont memorize present from what you know, not what you remember Many speakers think they are supposed to me morize their speech. You are not an actor you are aperson delivering a message. Speak from knowledge, not from memory. You can usenotes as you speak - your audience is going to be fine with you having notes. Or, you can have slides that prompt your points. Just remember your audience also expects you to make eye contact. Again, preparation and practice are vital to delivering a confident speech. If you memorize and forget your lines, it will shake your confidence as you try to recover.18. Be real. Be authentic If you are a bit nervous, be honest about it. Dont be an orator be a conversationalist. Just talk with your audience, not at them. Let your personality come through. Just let go and have fun with your topic. If your audience sees you having fun, they will as well. Let go and just talk, dont preach or pontificate.19. Start on time participants expect it Starting on time tells your audience you respect their time. Why punish the folks who came on time by making them wait for th e people who opted to arrive late?20. Describe your objectives up front it lets your audience be better prepared. After your opening (thanks for having me I am honored to get to present), let your audience know your goals for the speech and briefly what you plan to cover. It gets your audience ready to hear your points and they will more likely remember your key points.21. Let attendees know how you prefer to handle questions Some speakers like the audience to interrupt them should they have questions. Others prefer to hold questions until the end. Either way is fine just let your audience know what you prefer. If questions are expected at the end, leave a few minutes of your allotted time for their questions.22. Dont take yourself too seriously If you have a great time, so will your audience. Take your subject seriously, but dont take yourself seriously. No one likes an arrogant, pompous speaker who reminds the audience of how smart they are. If you decide to use humor, make sure i ts your natural humor.23. Avoid distracting body language Watch out for distractions. Remove the change from your pocket beforehand. Keep your hands out of your pockets as well. Avoid verbal ticks like you know and uh as well as overused clichs or jargon some of the attendees might not know or understand. Use great eye contact. Move a lot, but dont pace like a lion in a cage. Get out from behind the lectern so there is no barrier between you and your audience. Smile a lot.And a few tips from me. I lecture frequently on both the graduate and undergraduate levels and create corporate seminars and keynote on a variety of topics, so I really enjoyed and appreciated the above tips but wanted to add a few of my own24. Make your notes as easy to read as possible I type out my notes in an extra large font and then cut out each sheet and paste on index cards, colored by section. That way, I know what Im about to say, and when Im at the end of a topic.25. Take notes when others speak If Im th e final speaker or on a panel, Ill often take notes when others are speaking. In that way, Im both an active listener and engaged speaker since I can automatically update my speech as I go.26. Cut it out No matter how much research I do and find fascinating, there are times the audience just wont be into it. Feel free to speed through certain slides, or cut down on your speech at any point if you sense the audience growing restless.27. Stick around to talk You may feel incredibly relieved after your speech and want to disappear, but stick around for potential kudos and networking opportunities. You never know who was just in your audience.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Mid-2014 Healthcare Recruitment Outlook

Mid-2014 Healthcare Recruitment OutlookMid-2014 Healthcare Recruitment OutlookMid-2014 Healthcare Recruitment Outlook RossheimWith health system transformation proceeding at full speed, healthcare recruiting is undergoing rapid changes as well. Lets take a look at the healthcare hiring outlook midway through 2014.Rising demand, from bedside to executive suiteWere seeing a greater and greater need across the board, from nursing leadership to pharmacist to a variety of therapy specialties, says Eric Dickerson, managing director at search firm Kaye/Bassman Internationalin Dallas. Theres a gap in the quality of leadershipas current leaders begin to retire. The next generation is smaller, so health systems are struggling to fill those roles.Still, with a merger of major health systems, there will be redundancies in the leadership, for example on the executive team and with multiple heads of specialty practices, says Dickerson.But typically, all clinical practitioners are kept on through m ergers, because their numbers correlate with quality, and quality indicators directly impact reimbursement.A growing need for healthcare IT executivesMetrics mandated by the Affordable Care Act and advances in medical informatics are driving hiring in healthcare IT.Were at a convergence point between technology and care delivery, where technology can make or break the viability of a hospital, says Pamela Dixon, managing partner of healthcare IT executive search firm SSI-Searchin Atlanta. CMIO or CIO of a medical center these are very difficult roles to source, says Dixon.Hospitals and health systems are investing in IT executives who will lead change to simultaneously improve care quality and reimbursements. New roles are just beginning to surface, like chief population health officer and chief of analytics, says Dixon.Also on the IT horizon Health and menschlich Services latest deadline for implementation of ICD-10, the next-generation medical coding standard Oct. 1, 2015 and a g rowing need for data analysts.High demand for primary care doctorsWith healthcare reform, as we move from fee-for-service to preventative care, theres a huge need for primary care physicians, says Andrew Blum, director of clinician recruitment at Reliant Medical Group, a multi-specialty organization of mora than 250 physicians in Worcester, Mass.The demand for primary care physicians is much higher than whats available right now. You dont get a stack of CVs for a physician opening, you get maybe three or four.Recruiters need to understand that todays new doctors about half of them women expect to be able to spend time with their white coats off. Because work-life balance is important to young physicians, an efficiently run practice is important, along with the assurance that when theyre not in the office, they can take their mind off work, says Blum.Most physician candidates are pleased to be offered compensation that aligns with quality as well as quantity of care provided. Reliant offers its physicians a base salary plus a bonus based on quality, patient satisfaction, panel size and years of experience, Blum says.Extending care with physician extendersWith more doctors employed by large groups, more nurse practitioners and physician assistantsare being recruited to allocate human capital more efficiently and economically. Youre not going to be competitive in pediatric surgery or urology or family practice if you dont bring in physician extenders, says Dickerson.Extenders time is less expensive, and the practice will earn greater patient satisfaction because they can give each patient more time.An ongoing need for nursesRegistered nurses(RNs) who in some markets were in nursing oversupply during the 2007-2009 recession are largely back to their perennial power position in the labor market. Were seeing a pretty big tightening in RNs, says Dickerson.Physical therapistsattend Baby BoomersThe aging baby boomer generation will likely keep physical therapistsin hig h demand for a long, long time. Although there may be an overabundance of physical therapists link to roadmap in some large metro areas, in rural communities theres a severe shortage, says Dickerson.Behavioral and mental health professionalsWith more favorable reimbursement rates under the Affordable Care Act, the demand for behavioral and mental health specialists is rapidly increasing, says Blum.Allied health professionalsWorkers in allied health professionswill be hired by the millions in the coming years, both to replace retirees and to accommodate rapid growth in demand for their services.Between 2012 and 2022, providers will create more than 320,000 new jobs for certified nursing assistants, according to projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Meanwhile, positions for dental assistantsare projected to grow by 25 percent over the same 10-year period, much faster than the average occupation. More than 27,000 jobs for phlebotomistswill be added employment of home health aid eswill spike 48 percent.Learn More withHealthcare Hiring Resources