As more healthcare organizations implement electronic health records, medical schools implement big data and healthcare analytics programs and the pace of business continues to escalate, more business leaders will want to know the right insights at exactly the right time. Enter analytics, still a relatively unchartered territory that’s expected to gain significant ground over the […]
Don't know your C from your C++ or Objective-C? How about the difference between Java and Javascript? These computer languages each have their own set of keywords and a special syntax for organizing programming instructions; i.e., they tell technological devices how to perform the actions we need them to perform. With tech jobs and coding skills in high […]
Shopping for geeks is especially gratifying because their interests are fun, ranging from superheroes to sci-fi blockbusters to the latest in technology. From stocking stuffers to the ultimate nerd gift, the geeky gifts selected below, listed from least expensive to most expensive, should help you find everything you need to outfit the developer, programmer, science fiction movie lover […]
During my recent trip to New York, I had an opportunity to meet with Yoav Ziv, Amdocs Head of Testing, to discuss current trends in Software Quality Assurance, and hear his opinion on the new challenges faced by IT leaders responsible for testing. Amdocs Testing provides services almost exclusively for the telecommunications industry, and having […]
In 2011, Infor acquired Lawson, an enterprise business management suite for financial management, human capital, management, procurement and analysis, but the demand for Infor Lawson skills is heating up now. The good news for consultants? Many Lawson roles do not require certifications, but do call for several years of experience with specific modules. If you're […]
With more than half of IT employers adding temporary or contract workers this year and the ICD-10 deadline looming, the competition to find great health IT consultants is fierce. It makes sense, as health IT consultants must have specialized skills, a thorough understanding of what it takes to work in a hospital setting and knowledge […]
You may think you’re in the background-check clear if all of your social media handles are set to private, but in 2015, hiring managers may see social media privacy and silence as a red flag. If you have no social media presence at all, particularly on LinkedIn, that red flag seems even bigger – and […]
We’ve seen our share of IT salary and career surveys, and some can be pretty skewed—usually by a low response rate or a pool of respondents not reflective of the IT workforce. That’s why we love the annual Developer Survey from Stack Overflow, an online community of coders that claims over 30 million monthly visitors. […]
Almost everyone feels nervous before and during a job interview. But for some, anxiety and nerves can cause a great job candidate to feel ill-prepared and adversely affect their success in the interview. What makes job candidates so nervous? In a high stakes situation, the brain doesn’t distinguish between situations where it would help to […]
Right up there with quilting and baking homemade bread, writing post-interview thank-you notes is a lost, but still much-appreciated art. Even if you think you’ve nailed the interview and will receive an offer immediately, a good thank-you note can cement your understanding of the work and the company, reiterate your strengths – and make you […]
While inspirational quotes tell you things like “Don’t wait for your ship to come in; swim out and get it!” the reality is that swimming for a long time can make your arms tired. If you’ve been in the job search pool for awhile, stay afloat with these five tips to supercharge your job search in […]
Between the travel and the hours and the go-live deadlines, busy healthcare IT consultants may not have time to shop for holiday gifts. Luckily, those consultants working with Healthcare IT Leaders are earning points toward envy-worthy gifts each time they work an hour with us. And to redeem those points, consultants can just point, click and […]