Doug Craig

It is always best to answer no. IN most cases, you do not want your present employer to know you are seeking another job. Should the potential employer be interested in you, you will be able to provide references of your choosing. It is rare for your present employer to provide any information beyond whether you are a current employee and how long you have worked there. You may wish to tell the potential employer that they may contact your present employer, should they be in a position to provide an offer of employment. Make sure your resume information includes performancxe and achievement information, along with the metrics to support it. This includes percentage improvements, dollar savings, employee retention rates, time savings, etc. Make sure your resume is well structured and free of format, spelling and diction errors. I can't believe the number of Master's prepared candidates who use poor English or have a poorly structured resume. ALso, you must practice interviewing. This is very important!! There are many sources of information available about effective interviewing. It is well worth your time to invest in this area. Good luck!

Many resumes that I see are finctional in format. They state the job and job resonsibilities but do not include accomplishments. Always include your achievements in the workplace. Include the metrics to support them. Numbers, percentages, timing reductions, etc. are very important. Format is ver important. You would not believe the number of executive resumes I receive that are poorly structured and lack the detail to show what a person has achieved. Below are a few examples of what I am referring to. oRestructured Preoperative Services to enhance accountability, productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction oDeveloped marketing strategies that enhance volumes, staff retention, and increased surgeon's referral sources. oReduced inventory by $800,000.00 oDeveloped and implemented a Case Cart system oIncreased patient readiness 12 hours prior to procedure from 20% to 80% (goal 100%) oIncreased first case on time start from 22% to 85% oCompleted Phase II of the Perioperative electronic clinical documentations oImplemented a Perpetual Inventory system which achieved a cost savings of $240,000 in the OR oRestructured Anesthesiology to increase revenue by $3 Million per annum oDeveloped and implemented processes to increase procedures by 47% above FY07 procedures oDecreased room turnover from 1 hour to 30 minutes to our goal 20 minutes oDeveloped and implemented Service Line Team Leaders, which has increased the depth of the organization oDeveloped and implemented a Collaborative Practice committee with Surgeons and nursing Take the time and put forth the effort to create a resume that will yield results.

Many resumes that I see are finctional in format. They state the job and job resonsibilities but do not include accomplishments. Always include your achievements in the workplace. Include the metrics to support them. Numbers, percentages, timing reductions, etc. are very important. Format is ver important. You would not believe the number of executive resumes I receive that are poorly structured and lack the detail to show what a person has achieved. Below are a few examples of what I am referring to. oRestructured Preoperative Services to enhance accountability, productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction oDeveloped marketing strategies that enhance volumes, staff retention, and increased surgeon's referral sources. oReduced inventory by $800,000.00 oDeveloped and implemented a Case Cart system oIncreased patient readiness 12 hours prior to procedure from 20% to 80% (goal 100%) oIncreased first case on time start from 22% to 85% oCompleted Phase II of the Perioperative electronic clinical documentations oImplemented a Perpetual Inventory system which achieved a cost savings of $240,000 in the OR oRestructured Anesthesiology to increase revenue by $3 Million per annum oDeveloped and implemented processes to increase procedures by 47% above FY07 procedures oDecreased room turnover from 1 hour to 30 minutes to our goal 20 minutes oDeveloped and implemented Service Line Team Leaders, which has increased the depth of the organization oDeveloped and implemented a Collaborative Practice committee with Surgeons and nursing Take the time and put forth the effort to create a resume that will yield results.

This is a management problem! This problem is alive and well in all workplaces insifde and outside of healthcare. Sooner or later, if you keep to the task, stay away from the politics and perform in a manner that results in a promotion, you may have the opportunity to manage others. When this occurs, you will have the chance to make an impact. The best Managers and Directors will not tolerate this kind of behavior. Yes, it may go "underground" but will have a much lower influence on others in the workplace who wish to enjoy their work without this wasteful aggravation. Stay positive, do not engage in the BS, and try to influence others in a positive way. You may be able to steer others away from this sort of behavior. Good luck to you. We need more people like you.