During the course of any hiring process there are many factors that can set you apart from your fellow travelers. With the job market constantly shifting and new needs showing up at any given time, travelers must present themselves in a manner that will make the decision maker want to hire them and nobody else. Don’t just let your resume do the talking – you’re more than just a few words on a piece of paper! Let your skills, personality and accomplishments shine through. When you are building your profile or working on your resume, do your best to explain in detail all of the great work that you’ve done on each assignment, the patients you’ve treated, the goals you accomplished, and how you have succeeded.
During the interview, ask questions such as, “How can I be the best traveler I can be at your facility,” and “What are your expectations of me while I’m there?” They will set clear expectations and determine what, exactly, the client is searching for in the traveler they hire. Use that to your advantage and talk yourself up – without bragging, of course. Most hiring authorities will review a resume for applicable skills, but what they are concerned with the most is how well you will fit in to their environment, including their full-time staff. More and more interviews take place in which the hiring authority is joined by a trusted person, or group of people, to help them determine if a traveler is the right fit. This is the time to toot your own horn!
I always recommend people just ‘be themselves’ during the interview, but it goes deeper than that. Be sure to have a few questions prepared to ask them, such as those mentioned earlier, including “What is the general atmosphere like in the department” and “How would you describe the culture here?” These tend to show a general interest, rather than just a factual description of the job and the facility. If you are interviewing on the phone, be positive and upbeat – those who show a personable demeanor usually get the nod. Use the phone interview as a way to enhance and supplement your skills. If you interview in person, dress appropriately, make and maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, and don’t be afraid to smile. All too often, extremely qualified candidates will show up to an interview and seem to be underdressed, underprepared, and possibly even uninterested. If you want the job, let it show!
Matt Feller has worked for Aureus Medical Group since 2008. He began as an Account Manager in the Cardiopulmonary division and currently works as a Senior Account Manager/Team Lead in the Rehabilitation Therapy division. Matt earned a B.A. in English: Writing & Linguistics from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. Prior to coming to Aureus he worked for CitiGroup for five years. Matt and his fiancée, Laura, are busy planning their June 2012 wedding. He has a passion for homemade BBQ and would eventually like to enter competitions. He also enjoys golf, summer league softball and is a huge Nebraska Cornhuskers fan.
800-456-5857, ext. 6492 / mfeller@aureusmedical.com