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Author: John Krieg 1. Don't make excuses. EVER. Although in the short term they make you feel better, all they do is hold you back. When you recognize excuses are the root of all failure, you can quickly push yourself to achieve your goals and lead a more honest,...

According to Gallup research, before the pandemic, 76% of workers reported feeling burned out sometimes, while 28% of workers said they were burned out “very often” or “always” at work.

From the start, make sure you teach new employees not only about the job, but also about the company culture and how they can contribute to and thrive in it.

Your social profiles are an added resource that employers can reference when hiring and even serve as an extension to your resume.

Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to impress your boss without looking like a brown-nose in front of your co-workers (because nobody likes “that guy”).

Creating a healthy work-life balance is a real struggle for many HTM professionals, and a linear approach to balance won’t get you far in modern health care.

Throughout my career, I’ve noticed that there are almost as many different perspectives on certifications as there are certifications.

What considerations would lead someone to choose to become a healthcare technology management (HTM) professional?

I’ve written a lot about the important role LinkedIn can play in the career search. But recently, I’ve learned that TikTok is becoming a key part of that process.

If you are just starting out in the HTM field, you may feel obscure. Perhaps you think that you don’t have much to offer. That’s ok. The more people you interact with in this industry, the easier it will be to find your fit.

Mentorships always have been an important aspect of getting a foot in the door and climbing the career ladder. But many people from underserved communities don’t have the connections often needed to find someone to help them along.

Finding the right internship can be a challenging part of getting started in any business, and healthcare technology management (HTM) is no exception.

Will you fit in with the culture of the company you’re interviewing with? That has been a topic of conversation for quite some time, but as COVID-19 upended the workplace and brought remote work to the forefront, the definition of “culture fit” has been upended too.

Be prepared to speak about your intangible gifts indirectly. Show more than you tell. Speak truthfully, confidently, and casually about your skills and capacities.

I recently spoke with someone who turned down one job offer with a company he greatly respects in favor of another job that will help him expand his skill set and…

If you’re an HTM student struggling to write a resume for an entry-level position, here’s how to craft your story so that your experience, education, character, and soft skills can emerge through a one-to two-page resume.

In a career-sense, what does “think positively” actually mean? How does someone practice positive thinking?

I’ve been hearing about “company culture” quite a bit these days, and about how important it is, especially within today’s challenging work environment.

Political conversation is fraught with potential conflict. Guidelines and “safe words” are two things experts say can tame political discourse.

How can people leverage their years of experience without offending their much-younger supervisor?

How does a single technician help foster a culture of quality without pointing fingers or making unpleasant waves?

You have finished a job interview, feel you’ve done well and are anxiously awaiting an offer. And then you get the call/email/text/letter saying you haven’t been hired.

The question many students have: Should I take the first job offer that comes along – even if it isn’t exactly what I’m looking for? Here, career experts weigh in with their advice.

How important is the list of preferred qualifications most job listings include? If someone is lacking one or two of those qualifications, is it a waste of time to apply?

Industry experts agree, soft skills are key!

Learn about the hiring and training process in a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) profession and how to excel and grow in an HTM career.

Un-checked feelings of unworthiness and thoughts of doubt can grow into what is commonly known as imposter syndrome.

In order to advance anything in any direction, you need a clear goal.

There’s more to choosing a career path than the types of technology that interest you. What lifestyle is right for you? Where do you want HTM to take you?

How can spouses balance their careers? It’s a topic that came to mind when a friend’s successful, recently married daughter started looking for a new job.

How can spouses balance their careers? It’s a topic that came to mind when a friend’s successful, recently married daughter started looking for a new job.

I recently spoke with a friend whose daughter has to decide between two job offers very soon. One is a very good position at a very reputable firm in the town she most wants to settle in. The other is a similar position at what is considered to be a more prestigious company – but it is in a different state

I recently read about a survey from BambooHR that asked employees what they consider unacceptable boss behaviors. I was surprised that it wasn’t something like “my boss overloads me with work” or “my boss constantly criticizes what I do.”

For the past decade, the looming retirement crisis for BMETs has been at the forefront of the industry’s mind. It is apparent that there are multiple ways in which we need to recruit talent to sustain our field for the long term. Perhaps the key to attracting more people lies in the many different paths individuals can take to become a BMET.

You get a job offer almost immediately after an interview, but have interviews lined up with other companies. How long can you wait before giving an answer? And should you mention you’re also interviewing for other positions?

Preparing for an interview is something most job seekers are always a bit nervous about, so it’s something they take time to prepare for. But what about an exit interview?

Resumes and cover letters are usually tailored specifically to each individual job listing. What happens when an applicant hits “send” and realizes soon after that they’ve attached the wrong resume or cover letter?