Landing a job after graduation

May 22, 2013 By

Great Grads need great jobs

How can you overcome unemployment statistics and get your career off to a fast start?

 

If you haven’t already graduated this year, graduation is probably around the corner. Along with yourself, your fellow classmates and possibly your roommate there are approximately 1.8 million new grads entering the workforce this year.

According to our recent survey, a majority of employers (58 percent) are not planning to hire college grads this year. Of those that are, they only plan on hiring one or two candidates. With numbers like that, chances are you can use a little help in your job search.

The best way to answer the question above is to get advice from someone that has been in your position. Well, we’ve got someone for you to meet; Kevin’s a recent grad just like you.
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5 Things Your HR Department Wants You To Know

May 15, 2013 By

Your Human Resources department is in a tough spot, no really, you may not think so, but they are. In addition to managing salary and benefits, doing all the hiring (and the occasional unfortunate termination), and administering performance reviews, they also have to play mediator. The HR department can be the mediator between employees, between a supervisor and a direct report, and even between the company and its staff. There’s a lot on their plate, and for this reason, your HR team would like you to keep a few things in mind.

They’re here to help

If you think of your HR department as nothing more than some well-intentioned folks who sit upstairs, process your paycheck, and make you watch office sensitivity videos once a year, then you’re not taking full advantage of one of the most versatile resources your company has to offer. Whether it’s managing your 401(k), getting additional training and development, or just getting a clearer understanding of your career path, Human Resources is happy to help. 
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High-Tech Temps : The HiTech Act

May 10, 2013 By

Author Bio:

Epstein LaRue, RN, BS, author of the number one rated nursing, trends, issues, and roles book series, “Highway Hypodermics.”

For more information on travel nursing including travel company profiles, travel company evaluations, and hospital evaluations, visit her website at: www.highwayhypodermics.com

Since computers first started popping up in hospitals in the 1980s, the rules and regulations governing technology in healthcare have been continuously rewritten.

The latest changes come in the form of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The HITECH Act mandates the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems that meet meaningful use standards.
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Working Abroad? Know the do’s and don’t's of business etiquette

May 9, 2013 By

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International Business Etiquette

Global commerce is making the world smaller. Doing business with international vendors and clients — once the province of a select few — is an increasingly common affair among professionals at all levels. But American business etiquette is far from the norm abroad. There is a dizzying array of rules and customs in play when doing business internationally, and even the most subtle variation in manners can have grave consequences when it comes to landing that big contract. So whether you’re jetting off to Hong Kong or just doing a video chat with a supplier in Berlin, it pays to be aware of differences in regional and cultural business etiquette.

There are a few rules that should be observed no matter where you travel.
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It’s Thursday have you thanked a nurse lately? Frank Dana, RN

May 9, 2013 By

Frank Dana, RN

Frank, a retired military nurse, began his Adecco Medical & Science career in 2005. Since then, he has managed flu clinics, led vaccination initiatives at hospitals and corporations, and served as a school nurse in several school districts.

A registered nurse for more than 30 years, Frank has extensive experience in occupational health and has worked with a variety of companies across industries and locations. He is a certified clinical instructor for New York State and teaches licensed practical nurses class.

 

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Featured Nurse 3 of the Week : Florence Battaglia, RN

May 8, 2013 By

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 Florence Battaglia, RN

Florence, a registered nurse for more than 20 years, has been a part of the Adecco Medical & Science team since 2006. She has supported a variety of clients, including flu clinics, schools, large organizations, local startups and the United States Postal Service.

Today, Florence is an occupational health nurse at a large manufacturing company. She is responsible for conducting pre-employment physicals and drug screens. She also serves as the first responder to accidents and injuries and provides health and safety education to the company’s workforce.
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