Are you marketable?

In today’s economy we need to think what makes us stand out above all the rest. Besides having the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics listed in the job description, what else makes the company take a second and third look at your resume? Can you imagine the overwhelming task of having to look at hundreds of resumes and decide who gets interviewed? Why will they pick one resume over another?

 

In today’s job market you have to demonstrate in your resume that you will not only do your job, but that you will excel at it. If you don’t, there are hundreds more applications to choose from. So what do you do? Make sure to list your continuing education and all the volunteer work that you do. The problem is, do you keep up with your continuing education or do you just become stagnant in your profession? Do you reach out and learn from volunteering your time or do you say, “I can’t find a job!”

 

Recently I discussed some of the greatest pioneers in medicine during one of my class lectures. I thought about Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman Physician in the United States who worked endlessly to open a hospital for needy woman and children. I thought about Clara Barton and how she worked day and night to find medical supplies for the wounded soldiers in the 1800s. Neither of these woman said they couldn’t find a job. Instead, they rolled up their sleeves and took on the challenges they faced with determination and vigor.

 

I challenge you to believe in yourself and to keep learning about medicine in any way you can so that you will be marketable. Don’t just look for the job - instead, believe in your profession and know that in healthcare we should be learning something new every day. Get involved and stay active. Read about new advances in medicine and stay informed.

 

I recently told a student who shared with me her goal of becoming a hematologist, to keep shooting for the stars and soon she will have her own galaxy. So, to all of you, start shooting for the stars and your winning attitude is what will help you attain your dream job.

 

Just visit contact, and you will be on your way to a bright and rewarding future. I look forward to meeting you soon!

 

Very truly yours,

Nancy Gabl BBA, RMA (AMT), CMA (AAMA), CPT, AHI (AMT)
ISSAMT President