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44 YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS: CAREER ADVICE NOVEMBER 2007 hands, as well as gestures. Together these pieces can convey if you are comfortable, unhappy, friendly, anxious, nervous and many other messages. Considering these “little things” can mean a great deal, as perceived negative behaviors based on non-verbals will go a long way to eliminate you as a candidate. It is essential that your words don’t say one thing while your non-verbal communication says another. Many interviewers believe that the non-verbal clues are a more accurate reflection of the candidate since they tend to be an unconscious reaction. Did you focus on the little things as described above? It is my hope that a review of some of the more common interviewing tips will help you land that perfect position. You have worked hard and have excellent experience and references. Don’t risk being eliminated as a candidate due to a lack of attention to the important details that create a great first impression, lasting long after the interview is complete. Good luck with your career path development. And remember to smile — it makes people wonder what you’re up to! We’ll see you again next month. In the December issue of Cath Lab Digest we’ll discuss the importance of teamwork and attitude, including ways to motivate yourself and your team and how to foster a collaborative CEUS Education Center CEUs offered by HMP Communications and Cath Lab Digest FREE! Available on www.naccme.com All following FREE activities are sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). Check out both the “cardiovascular” and “vascular” CEU options. CEUs by CD-Rom from www.naccme.com • (Vascular) Create a Successful Vena Cava Filter Practice Supported by an educational grant from Cook Incorporated. • New! Access Site and Groin Management Supported by an educational grant from St. Jude Medical. • An Evidence-Based Approach to CIN in Angiography: Defining Best Practices Supported by an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics. • AntiPlatelet Strategies in the DES Era Supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. • Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Carotid Stenting: Lessons from Clinical Trials Supported by an educational grant from Abbott Vascular. • CT Angiography: Current & Future Trends in Cardiac Imaging Supported by an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc. • Pharmacotherapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease Supported by an educational grant from Schering-Plough Corporation. • Achieving Successful Hemostasis: Prevent RSI Through Mechanical Compression Supported by an educational grant from RADI Medical Systems, Inc. • EXPIRES DEC 7, 2007 Advances in the Endovascular Treatment of CLI Supported by an educational grant from Cordis Endovascular. After the Interview After you’ve walked out of the interview and have a chance to take a breath, remember the importance of timely follow-up. A hand-written note or friendly email to thank the As you walk away, you will inevitably begin to reflect on how well you thought the interview went. Always remember — all you can do is your best. interviewer for her or his time and consideration is important. You should also restate your continued interest and commitment to the position and to the hospital. If a week or two has passed with no word, a polite call to inquire when a decision will be made is definitely okay. In fact, if a position has had multiple candidates, your follow-up could be a deciding factor, especially if the hiring process has been a lengthy one, with interviewers speaking with multiple candidates each day for many weeks. Most hiring managers do their best to outline the decision timeframe at the conclusion of an interview, but if this information is not shared, feel free to inquire. As you walk away, you will inevitably begin to reflect on how well you thought the interview went. Always remember — all you can do is your best. You’ve done your homework, were prepared for the interview, arrived early, looked and acted the part, honestly answered the interview questions, and spoke with respect and passion. But did you forget anything? environment within your cath lab or across the entire cardiovascular service line at your organization. ■ Kevin is a Recruitment Consultant at Corazon, specializing in consulting and recruitment services for cardiovascular program development. Corazon combines strategic business planning, market and financial analysis, feasibility studies, clinical operations, program implementation support, Heart Hospital design, best practice benchmarking, executive search, and staff/leadership education for newly established or existing heart and vascular programs. As a recruitment firm for cardiovascular management positions across the country, Corazon often assists both clients and candidates through the interview process — how to make the most of the oneon-one interaction in order to best match job requirements and candidate qualifications. Call 412-3648200 or visit www.corazoninc.com. To reach Kevin, email: kmiracle@corazoninc.com. • Anticoagulation Techniques for Peripheral Vascular Interventions Supported by an educational grant from The Medicines Company. • Evidence-Based Groin Management: Putting CONTROL Back Into the Nurse/Tech’s Hands Supported by an educational grant from The Medicines Company. • Reducing the Incidence of CIN during Cardiac Catheterization and PCI Supported by an educational grant from ACIST Medical Systems, a Bracco Company. FREE! Available on www.cathlabdigest.com The following FREE activity is sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. • EXPIRES DEC 31, 2007 Future Prospects in the Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome and Thrombosis Supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline. Cath Lab Digest University An innovative, online, continuing education series For cath lab professionals – BY cath lab professionals. 6 programs for $50! Programs April-October: • Clinical Review of Carotid Artery Stenting • Coding and Reimbursement Update • Medical Management of ACS and Thrombosis • Systematic Approach to Improving Door-to-Intervention Times • Endovascular Advancements in the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) Coming in November: CTA for Detection of Vulnerable Plaque Find it online at: www.naccme.com/cldu/ Supported by an educational grant from Boston Scientific and Schering-Plough. http://www.naccme.com http://www.naccme.com http://www.cathlabdigest.com http://www.naccme.com/cldu/ http://www.corazoninc.com http://www.naccme.com/cldu/

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Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute Treating Patients with Complex Vascular Disease with a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Improving Patient Compliance with Antiplatelet Medications Clinical Editor’s Corner Cath Lab Nurse/Tech Vascular Access and Closure Using the StarClose® Device The Clinical and Economic Impact of Measuring Fractional Flow Reserve FFR and Choosing an Optimal Revascularization Strategy Finally! The New Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Credential Use of a Mobile Lab to ‘Test the Waters’ at a Rural Hospital Remembering a Cardiac Cath Lab History ACVP• Membership Page What Do You Think? The Ten-Minute Interview with… Ernie Livingston, RN, BSN SICP* Chapter Updates Who’s in Charge? Working to Eliminate Bottlenecks: Florida Hospital’s Cardiac Cath Lab Achieves Greater Efficiency and Higher Satisfaction Preserving Left Ventricular Function during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A Column for Those New to the Cath Lab Making the Most of Your First Impression: Interviewing Tips and Techniques CEU Education Center Clinical & Industry News Meetings Calendar

Cath Lab Digest - November 2007

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