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I’m desperately need to get into a management position within a Hospital here in nyc.
I been applying endless and have not been successful
Lee KolesFounder, Career Strategist at CareerSequel
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02/11/21 at 9:59PM UTC
Hi Shannen,
It's great that you are focused on the type of position you want!
The next step is to examine how you're going about applying for these positions:
1.) Are you using your connections? You are more likely to land a job if you know someone associated with the place where you want to work. Consider the people you know who work at these hospitals. Reach out to them and ask if they have 10 minutes to discuss their experience. Find out about what makes their workplace unique. Tell them why you think their hospital is the perfect fit for you. Ask if they know anyone else you should talk to.
2.) Are you customizing your resume? When you search for a job, the temptation is to send the same resume to as many organizations as possible. A hiring manager will dismiss your resume if it is not tailored to a specific position.
Read through the job posting carefully. You will notice that certain descriptors and action verbs pop up repeatedly. Make sure that those key words and phrases are mirrored in your resume. The accomplishments listed in your your resume should also correspond with the job requirements.
3.) Did you customize your cover letter? Your cover letter is the perfect place to let the hiring manager know that you've done your research. Steer away from talking about yourself in a generic way. Instead, mention why their hospital is the perfect match for you. Take a peek at the hospital website/mission statement and draw connections between the hospital's values, the position keywords/phrases and your accomplishments. Your letter will stand out from the rest!
4.) Did you make connections on LinkedIn? Look up the hospital on LinkedIn. You'll can see a list of news and articles associated with it. The page will also give you access to a list of the hospital employees' LinkedIn profiles. Check to see if you know anyone. Send personalized Connection Requests to hospital employees saying that you are looking to work in hospital management and would appreciate having them in your LinkedIn network.
5.) Did you check your documents for mistakes and errors? In all your correspondence, be sure to proofread your writing, attending to your grammar, spelling and punctuation. Have a trusted friend proof your cover letter and resume - it can be difficult to notice your own mistakes, particularly when you've been working on a document for an extended period of time.
You've got this, Shannen. I'm cheering you on!
Pat RoqueSpeaker, Career Transformation Coach, Mastermind
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02/09/21 at 9:29PM UTC
Hi I’m sorry you feel that way because the first shift to consider is changing your mindset. Think about it: future hr folks look at social media and you don’t want to put negativity or a scarcity mindset out into the universe (or your social media history).
Why do you feel desperate?
What talents and experience can you bring as the best SOLUTION to solve a hospital’s pain or promise?
Start by making a list of your quantifiable wins, and enjoy revisiting your success. Reach out to folks who’ve benefitted from your genius in Action. Add those notes to your resume and LinkedIn profile. Ask them to write a recommendation there, too.
Landing a great new job cones from getting clear on your WHY and your value proposition, gaining confidence in your competence, communicating how your prior wins benefit the new employer, and leveraging connections to get past gatekeepers and meet awesome folks who can help walk you into their organization.
They often get a referral bonus, too!
