Do these 3 simple things, and you are on your way to a successful career!

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, productive life!

2. Show up 5 minutes early for any appointment. Punctuality is a sign of professionalism and helps you stand out as reliable and trustworthy. It is also a wonderful, admirable trait, and says that you have a deep respect for other people and their time.

3. Use your manners. Seems obvious, but having good manners (be a good listener, be generous, say please and thank you, treat everyone the same, from the janitor to the CEO, etc.) are just solid basics for a pleasant life. More on this next month!

So Why Biomed?

Sep 22, 2021

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

How to Use TikTok During Job Search

Sep 9, 2021

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.

Networking – Stepping Into Your Circle

Aug 17, 2021

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.

Why Mentorship is Important

Aug 12, 2021

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.

Internships

Jul 27, 2021

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

How has the term ‘culture fit’ evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Jul 1, 2021

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.