Earlier, we looked at general ways to stay competitive in today’s job market, through strengthening leadership skills, taking on new job roles, increasing cultural competency, staying knowledgeable of trends in your field and following your interests. Particularly in the healthcare field, obtaining additional credentials and/or...
According to a report done by CBS News in May of this year, the current job market is at its strongest in the past 10 years for college graduates. Companies are hiring new college graduates at higher levels of pay. However, despite the job market...
Earlier this week we explored job roles of a pharmacy technician. Here is a closer look at the job requirements and job outlook of a pharmacy technician. These are important to be aware of if you are considering this career or are interested in additional...
What is a pharmacy technician? This week is highlighting the role of a pharmacy technician. A pharmacy technician has a significant role in assisting to keep a pharmacy safe, organized and efficient. A pharmacy technician is part of a team that takes care of patients, specifically...
Written correspondence is a timeless form of communication that has advanced in our era since the invention of computers and cell phones. With technology advancement, less formal writing styles have appeared through email, text messaging, the internet, etc. However, it is important to be aware...
It is the new year and therefore it is the season for change and new beginnings. You may be looking to hire a new employee(s) or rather you might be searching for a new job yourself. Now is the time to evaluate your hiring process...
When we turn in for the night, our brains are getting ready to go to work. Sleep provides our brain the time it needs to restore and recalibrate, and prepare to store new information we will need to recall for the next day. When we are...
When you're five years old, the question "What do you want to do when you grow up?" is fun. You just yell out firefighter, veterinarian, or pirate and every adult in the room cheers you on. But for a good number of folks, as you grow...
There are many misconceptions about what it means to be mentally strong. At its core, mental strength is about regulating your thoughts, managing your emotions, and behaving productively, despite the circumstances you find yourself in. Building mental strength is similar to building physical strength. You need to develop healthy...
Being reliable can be draining Science confirms what high performers have known for years: It’s not easy being so competent. A study from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business suggests that people with high self-control — the kind of people who remember birthdays, choose the salad instead of...
