Hi all, i'm new here!

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1. AnonymousMay 22,2022 at 5:49PM UTC

   Healthcare and Insurance companies w/remote positions:

   Aetna

   CVS Health (owns Aetna)

   Humana

   Change Healthcare

   Anthem

   Cigna

   Outside of that, highlight core competencies and tie them into the specific job requirements for the position you are applying for. Also, search the web for resume examples for the particular position or field you are moving into to get some ideas.

2. Julie HumbirdMay 22,2022 at 8:26PM UTC

   Good tips. I've built my resume from job descriptions that match mine. Just don't apply for a job you have plagiarized :)

   Another good way to match with remote jobs is to make sure your LinkedIn is up to date with skills, education, badges, ect. Then you can search LinkedIn Jobs for "Remote" to get your skills matched.

3. KATHERINE HOLMQUISTMay 24,2022 at 12:20PM UTC

   I would check Flexjobs. It does cost a little to join but they have legitimate jobs posted and you can specify WFH. They found me two of my jobs. I'm not in healthcare, but it helps. Also, Boulo Solutions is another thing you can sign up for. They especially look for jobs for women but I don't think about healthcare too much. My newest job is through them.

4. Meagan MosherMay 24,2022 at 12:31PM UTC

   Add adjusting your resume and cover letter to the job that you are looking to obtain. Research each company that you apply for and also, check with temp agencies, such as Robert Half, Accountemps, Kelly Services, etc... they can help with job placement, temp to hire, etc...

5. AnonymousMay 24,2022 at 12:36PM UTC

   Hi Georgie, I have no specific advice on how to help your search. But having been in a similar position one loose site of our mental health. Take care of yourself, don’t forget to eat, take breaks. I made a mistake by spending hours applying/researching until weee ours of the night causing my mental health to fuzz out. Be kind to yourself, it’s okay to step back a day or too, meditate, do what you love…it always help giving you a different approach when back in that zone again. Wishing you the best of luck!

6. RichMay 24,2022 at 2:03PM UTC

   We teach job search, and stress the need to spend at least 25% of your time in self-care. Otherwise, we find that people don't interview well. Self-care doesn't eliminate the rejection and negativity in job search, but it does moderate it. I can't tell you what will work for you - everyone's different.

   It needs to be doing things that make you feel good about yourself. Exercise is good (and a networking opportunity). But then so is family time, hobbies, reading, prayer, gardening, art, religious activities and inexpensive past-times. NO addictive behaviors. No drugs, alcohol, porn, or shopping. In the end, you always feel bad about yourself afterwards. They pull you down.

   So as you plan your week, if you're going to do 40 hours of job search, 10 of them need to be in self-care.

7. Nicole FortuneMay 24,2022 at 12:37PM UTC

   I recommend strong agencies, our company does a lot of internal recruiting but a lot of external recruiting has been through agencies in which it gives them a trial run of the employee and then make an offer to full-time.

8. Ta'Mara MarshallMay 24,2022 at 12:49PM UTC

   Try Liberty Mutual. It’s a property and casualty insurance company however we have positions centered around healthcare. My background was in healthcare. I started in claims customer service 5 years ago and now I’m a casualty adjuster.

9. Diane J HuffMay 24,2022 at 1:13PM UTC

   Don't be defeated, I know it is tough but as someone who has been there, this is just a bump in the road. As stated below, reach out to insurance companies directly through their website. "Cold call" on recruiters on LinkedIn - they have no problem doing it to you. Create multiple targeted resumes and cover letters - and state clearly that you have your green card and will not require sponsorship etc - some companies may have your old resume or information on file. And try to expand the verticals you are targeting. I'm not sure what you did in healthcare - administrative or field work - but those skills transition well in other areas. Keep your head up, the market will find you. I was out of work for 18 months between 2016 and 2018. I landed a fantastic job and it springboarded my career. Best of luck!

10. F RMay 24,2022 at 2:04PM UTC

    My friend works for a company called DentaQuest. They are a Dental Insurance Benefit Administration company and have a lot of corporate jobs that are remote across a lot of fields. According to my friend, they are a great company to work for.

11. Joanna PoeMay 24,2022 at 2:19PM UTC

    Try Indeed; it's where I found three of my last four positions after giving up on LinkedIn.

12. colleenMay 24,2022 at 2:57PM UTC

    Glad to hear you have found positions on indeed. I have applied to so many on indeed and get nothing back

13. Joanna PoeMay 26,2022 at 6:09PM UTC

    Sorry to hear you're not getting responses. There were certainly plenty who ghosted me there too, but I did see some improvement when I started taking a few minutes to update my resume for each one separately, and when I did some more of those Indeed skills assessments.

14. AnonymousMay 24,2022 at 2:40PM UTC

    Job searching is so stressful and exhausting. I would recommend you scale way back on you massive application strategy. It's not only ineffective but it's a sure way to burn out. 100s of applications is insane.

    I would take a more targeted approach and concentrate on networking to uncover your opportunities and gain introductions to hiring managers and internal referrals. It takes time to build that network but as you do you'll find more payoff in the form of referrals and interviews.

    You're in this for the long haul so pace yourself and be highly selective on where and how you invest you precious energy.

    Good luck.

15. Felicia QhamataMay 24,2022 at 3:01PM UTC

    I agree with Joanna, try Indeed. But also, be patient and try to keep the faith. I remember when I lost my long time position back in June 2016 it took until March 2017 to find another job and then they canceled the position they just created and I was back at it in Nov 2017 not finding work again until May 2018. Being on unemployment and having to report my applications it was hard looking at my notes for all the jobs I applied for that didn't call or email. Or all the ones that did but to tell me they weren't even interested. Or even the ones I had high hopes for and got nowhere.

    It sucks it does, but find something to hang on too and trust the right thing will come along at the right time. Or even the wrong thing to temporarily get you through until you find the right thing :)

16. Zofia JaneczekMay 24,2022 at 3:15PM UTC

    I suggest a temp agency for business professionals or one that specifically deals in healthcare administration. I found my current job through temp to perm. It was the quickest and least painful way to find a job when you have absolutely no savings or help to rely on. Since the application system is already a beaten to death horse, unless you have a clear in to a good company, you'll continue to apply for hundreds to thousands of jobs, probably with only a few interviews, if lucky.

17. GirlBossanova934974May 24,2022 at 3:45PM UTC

    There are a couple of things not so good here. 1) If you are not getting any recruiters calling you based upon your Linkedin profile, that tells me that the LinkedIn profile may need some work. 2) You are applying to hundreds of positions. Seems too many. I would stick to quality applications, not quantity. Have you set up a daily Linkedin feed to targets just the jobs you have the experience to apply for? That was always my start place for job applications every morning. 3) It sounds like you are trying to make a career change from healthcare to insurance. That's a pretty broad change. What job positions are you looking for? Sales? Back office? 4) Have you gone through some resumes/profiles of people in the INSURANCE industry on LINKEDIN who work at jobs you want to get? Insurance buzzwords will get you in the door. Those words have to be on your resume. 5) In the end, you will have to persuade someone to take a chance on you. You have to sell them on how your health care experience translates to insurance. 6 bullet points on your resume should make it very clear. Employers are not much into training these days. Best of luck!

18. AnonymousMay 24,2022 at 4:28PM UTC

    Signing on with a temp agency is most excellent advice, also be sure to check jobs with your state and also local counties. They don’t pay the best, but usually have great benefits. Good luck!

19. Karen GongawareMay 24,2022 at 7:16PM UTC

    Make sure your resume is well written and then apply at Robert Half (a placement agency). Even if temporary you will be working.

20. AnonymousMay 24,2022 at 9:21PM UTC

    Centene Corporation is always hiring and they have many remote positions.

21. Pamela TorresMay 26,2022 at 1:09AM UTC

    How long have you been in healthcare? Have you check out job websites that promote remore work (Flexjobs, Working Nomads)?