Staying on Top
To Degree or Not to Degree, That Is the Question
Let’s face it—advancing your education can be difficult. It takes time, money, and planning. Working full– or even part-time can make going to school even harder. So, is it worth it? From a dollars and cents perspective, the answer depends on how far you are willing to go.
Salary, Cost of Living Vary Across the United States
When making career decisions, many considerations come into play. Education, setting, and experience can provide opportunities and limitations depending on your professional goals. For many people though, the real deciding factor is salary, and location can have a lot to do with a nurse’s potential earning capability.
Choose the Right References
References may not be your top priority when applying for a new job. Between putting together a resume and cover letter and preparing for an interview, figuring out who would be a good reference might seem like the least of your concerns. No one even checks references anymore anyway, right? Wrong. References often are not contacted until the end of the application process, but they can still make or break getting a position (and after you just put in all the hard work). Here are some tips to ensure the references you list will be one more reason for a prospective employer to hire you.
Create the Right Impression at Your Next Interview
Interviews can be the most stressful part of the job application process. Not being prepared can make anxiety over an interview even worse and leave you searching for words when you meet your potential employer. If you have ever left an interview wondering how many times you said “Um . . .” or immediately thought of the many things you should have said and didn’t, consider the following when getting ready for your next one.
Networking Puts You in the Know
Keeping to yourself when you might be able to make a professional contact may seem harmless enough, but it could mean missing a great opportunity or losing out on a helpful resource. Networking can make a difference in your career at any time, even if you don’t have an immediate need. Who knows the next time you will need a mentor, a contact for a new job, or input from someone with expertise?
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