Therapia News & Blog
How To Prepare For An Interview: An Insider’s View
The job interview you are about to have is not just about you. It is about the person hiring you and the company. Remember, that you are interviewing the boss who hires you too. The trick is not to let him or her know they are on trial. There are some wonderful and...
How To Find The Right Job For Your Healthcare Career
Some people end up working in a job they do not want. They take it because they assume there is nothing else out there. They take it because no one else wanted it in the office. There could be a reason for that. Like everything else in life, you do have to earn your...
Red Flags to Look for in Job Interviews
You've researched the company and gone over potential interview questions. You're ready to make a great first impression. Have you thought, however, if this particular job is really the right one for you? It's just as important for you to evaluate who you'll work for...
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
A job offer is just an initial step to getting a good job. If you want to find a good job, you are going to have to fully evaluate potential employers. In order to properly conduct an evaluation, you are going to have to know exactly what you want when it comes to...
Handling the “Tell Me About Yourself” Question in Employment Interviews
Those who go out on employment interviews will often be asked to describe both their professional and personal backgrounds. In addition to learning about an applicant's work experience, the old "tell me about yourself" query is designed to bring out a person's...
How to Answer Those Tricky Behavioral Interview Questions
A behavioral interview focuses on the applicant's personality and cultural fit with other employees in the business. This is not to say the technical or credential side of things is a bad investment for an applicant; it may be that such competence is already...
How to Increase Your Earnings as a Physical Therapist
Physical therapy is a career that entails helping people to improve mobility and manage pain. The people who physical therapists help are usually injured, sick and/or old. Here are some ways that physical therapists can earn more. Choosing The Right Environment If you...
Improve Your Healthcare Leadership Skills
While healthcare is an exciting, ever-evolving field, leaders in the healthcare industry can find themselves stretched very thin with a higher-than-average number of direct reports and the need to balance operational efficiency with superior patient care. Because of...
How to Get the Most Out of Career Fairs
A career fair is a great opportunity to learn more about positions within a given field you might want to pursue. The advantage of these types of events is that you not only learn more about jobs, but about the employers who manage the types of jobs you wish to...
How to Be a Sought-After Candidate
Whether you are currently working in a full-time position and you are thinking of moving on or if you are in the process of job-hunting, landing your dream job can seem tedious and frivolous at times. However, when you are a sought-after candidate, landing any...
How to Take Your Career to the Next Level
While helping people is rewarding, being able to advance in your career is an additional incentive. Being able to advance to a higher-level position, make more money, and earn respect are the ultimate rewards for years of investment. Taking the right steps over the...
How to Answer Cliche Interview Questions
Research has shown that the average person will go on many different job interviews during their professional career. During these interviews, the employers will ask questions concerning the applicant's strengths and their potential fit among other questions. How...
Is it Time to Take a Career Risk?
There's nothing quite as exciting and intellectually stimulating as working in the medical sector. Nurses and therapy professionals are continually presented with a wide range of experiences that cause them to learn, grow, and interact with others in more dynamic,...
Work-Life Balance Myths
The concept of work-life balance is familiar to many people. However, even when you've heard this term repeatedly in your life, you might also have absorbed some misinformation along with it. Uncovering the truth and shedding the myths can help you to actually achieve...
The Four Ideal People to Use as Job References
Applying for a new job is exciting. You may have the opportunity to earn more money or to pursue a career that matches your passions. Before you can start the job, however, you must submit your application materials, which will likely include a request for references....
The Benefits of Being a Pediatric Physical Therapist
Professional pediatric physical therapists love their work. The job entails the art and science of improving a patient’s motor skills, strength, range of motion and coordination. Because the role focuses specifically on children, there is particular emphasis on...
Learn About the Skills You Need to Be a School Psychologist
If you’re considering a career in school psychology, you’ll start by reverse engineering the skills you need for the job. Generally, you’ll need a number of soft skills like intuitive people skills, social perception, and complex problem-solving. But what is a job in...
Safety Tips for Your Next Travel Assignment
Travel assignments can be fun and exciting, but you should also take your safety seriously when you're on the road. Follow these tips to make sure your next travel assignment goes off without a hitch. Have a Travel Plan Know where you're going and how long it should...
