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A quick re-intro about me to start the new year off right: Hi, I'm Krista. I am an agency recruiter at The HealthCare Initiative, mainly supporting Texas and surrounding states (but my colleagues support the rest of the United States). I believe in being the client ambassador and the candidate advocate. I recruit specialized leaders for acute care hospitals. These specializations include anything that deals with nursing, finance, and operations at a manager level and above. As a rule of thumb, these positions require experience in their respective fields to be considered, including special licensures that the job posting will mention. I believe that clear is kind, and unclear is unkind. I don’t recruit for anything outside of the hospital world. If you message me asking me to help you with a job outside of that space, I might not get back to you, as I am trying to help fulfil the commitment I made to my clients. I recommend looking for recruiters that specialize in your discipline; they'll be able to help you much more than I can. If you do have experience in the acute care hospital space or need executive recruitment services, please send me a message and connect!

June’s job market overview (reed.co.uk only) - 201, 999 jobs were posted on Reed.co.uk in June, up by 4% compared to May - Applications increased month-on-month (MoM) by 4%, and year-on-year (YoY) by 38% - There was an increase in the number of applications in every region of the UK YoY. Particularly for the North West of England(49%) and the East Midlands (45%) - The number of jobs posted were up 11% MoM for Health & Social Care and 9% for Financial Services

Had a great afternoon catching up with a Partner I helped make a move. We talked about work, life, travel, and more. For me, getting to know my clients on a personal level is invaluable, even if it means missing bedtime with my girls. Face to face contact and understanding is key. I don't want to be one of 20 agencies working off speculative messages. I want to be one of the few working off personal connections. If you're looking for a human connection in your job search or hiring process, let's chat. And by the way, when I left Birmingham, I'm sure it was chucking it down! When did summer get here!!?? #personalconnections #jobsearch #hiringprocess

While I understand LinkedIn and other social media platforms we use for business should be professional, I wish more of us would share our true colors. Deep down inside, who are you?? It seems as if everything today is based on dollar signs, material wealth and comparing ourselves to others. How many times have you caught yourself saying, "Look at his car!" "She just vacationed where?!" "Gosh, they have the perfect relationship." Take a look at yourself in the mirror and practice gratitude. Many of us take so much for granted these days. What happened to meaningful relationships? Seriously building connections with others to help for the greater good of humanity? Not that fake and bubbly attitude over the phone just to win someone over and get a deal done... I'd be forever grateful to work with individuals that I connect with on multiple levels. Here's a snippet about me. Please feel free to share or reach out personally. I'd love to help make a difference out there, even if we're not in the same industry. I'm not for everyone, but I promise you I'm as real as they get. 😊 I'm specifically a National Nurse Recruiter for GetMed Staffing and proud to share who I am and the company I work for. My job is not my identity, but I sure do give it my all every single day. I am forever grateful to be a part of something so special. If you know of any RNs looking for travel assignments or direct hires and think we'd hit it off, please share my information. We do offer referral bonuses. 😊 The smallest gesture can truly change someone's day or outlook on life. How are you going to help today? Let's help each other win in more ways than ever before!

Would you rather find caregivers specific to your clients needs based on skills, experience, availability, personality type, likes and dislikes OR Would you wanna post a job requirement on a GENERIC WEBSITE and waste hours on resume sorting, calling unqualified candidates at 100x the cost? I am sure you will be smart about it and try https://lnkd.in/dRzqYWaK #caregivermatching #efficiency #effectiveness #hiringmadeeasy

Are these job postings real or are they not real jobs to fill? That’s a question that I seem to ask every time I see so many jobs that are decent with growth, longevity and opportunity; only to find either 100-200 applicants already posted or the job is no longer available and not posted on the company website. At all! Employers and Recruiters, you have to know these are difficult times and people are literally looking for work whether entry level to executive level and need a fair shake. Stop taking people through the process of applying if you are not hiring! It’s mentally draining and frustrating especially when people need money to take care of their families and one minute shy of homelessness. Be honest and fair, candidates do deserve that much.

Build a relationship with a Recruiter when you AREN'T looking for a job 🤝   Most people think that it is a waste of their time speaking to a specialist Recruiter when they are happily employed.   If the recent tsunami of Nursing Recruiter layoffs have taught us anything, it is that the market can change extremely quickly! 😥   One minute you're annoyed and ignoring dozens of messages from Recruiters on LinkedIn on a daily basis...   All of a sudden you are responding to those exact same messages 1 years later asking for help because you are out of a job.   I would have 2-3 trusted Recruiters that I have a strong relationship with at all times   That way, if the market Fs you up, you build momentum IMMEDIATELY in your job search. 😅 If you work within Health & Social Care recruitment and curious about what is out there, do reach out for a confidential chat :) #SKURecruitment #Recruitment #Health #Socialcare #Homecare #Complexcare #Nursing #Doctors #AHP #Agency #Rec2Rec #Headhunting #Career #Domiciliary

When I was a full time recruiter, I often took issue with posts whining about the job hunt process. Yes, there's always room for improvement, but recruiters are usually doing the best with the often-difficult cards we are dealt. With that said, I think this bait and switch from Epic absolutely hilarious (and not in a good way). If a job is in Wisconsin, please don't post it as being in a city almost 700 miles away. My search was filtered to Wichita because I… live in Wichita. If I wanted a job in Madison, I would search for jobs in Madison. #talentacquisition #jobsearching

🔔 Its time to address the big question: ⁉ "What's in it for you" As an executive recruiter, even if I am not working on the perfect role at this moment, I offer to help with CVs, relevant introductions and highlighting what's sitting with other firms. I am on that journey with you. Why? Three main reasons: 1. I genuinely enjoy helping people. It's a fundamental part of my character and the reason I do what I do. 2. I love working with people at the very top of the sports, media, and entertainment industries. They are impacting some of the most exciting businesses on the planet, and I want to be a part of that story. 3. I want to demonstrate how capable I am. Hopefully, one day, you might come to me and ask me to recruit for you. 🌞 It is OK to be honest about why you are interested in helping someone. It is actually helpful to set this out early on, so there is no ambiguity in the long run.