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accomplishments. Don't be shy here. Your achievements can set you
apart from other candidates. Again, be brief:
• Successfully completed 3 accreditation surveys with zero deficiencies
• Increased case-volume by 22% by hiring full-time employees in
place of PRN staff
• Decreased material cost by implementing just-in-time inventory
Maximize your visibility.
If you're not already on LinkedIn, get on there, ASAP — and
engage with other users to increase your visibility. Make sure your
LinkedIn profile (or any online profile associated with your industry)
is up to date and includes a photo of yourself. The photo is so impor-
tant because websites' algorithms rank profiles with pictures higher
than those without.
It's true when they say, "It's not what you know, it's who you know
that matters most." You'll also want to join groups associated with
your industry, such as AORN or ASCA, and attend their major confer-
ences to network. You can also make face-to-face connections at
home. Here are 2 ways to do it:
• In-person. Research the names and addresses of every outpatient
facility within a 20-mile radius of your center. Then, pick a few to visit
during lunch or on your way home from work. Introduce yourself to
the administrator and/or nurse manager and let them know about
where you work and what you do.
• Via phone. Don't have time to spare? A quick phone call with an
administrator at a nearby facility is still a good way to forge a new
professional connection.
Sharpen your interview skills.
Research some of the more common interview questions (see
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