TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: Preparing the Role
The job description
Referral gathering
Niche insight
Posting for internal candidates only
Posting for internal and external candidates

CHAPTER 2: Outside Help
Job Board ads
Niche Magazine ads
Creative advertising
Vendors
Newspaper ads
Career expos
Radio
Associations
Addressing graduating classes
College job boards

CHAPTER 3: The Search
Using the internet to find candidates
Best practices for sourcing via the job boards
The in-house database
Networking with associations
Contacting the Candidate

CHAPTER 4: Phone Screens
Constructing the phone screen
Constructing the company commercial
Contacting the candidate
Conducting the phone screen
Sample phone screens

CHAPTER 5: The Face-to-Face interview
Constructing the interview
Setting up the interview
Types of interviews
Sample interview questions
Guiding the candidate through the interview process (the candidate experience)

CHAPTER 6: Recruiting Road-blocks
Nepotism
Unrealistic expectations
Recruiters who aren’t good recruiters
Questions to ask the recruiter
Agency Recruiters

CHAPTER 7: The Offer and the Dreaded Disqualification memo
Preparing the offer
Extending the offer
Disqualifying candidates
Sample offer letters
Sample disqualification memos

CHAPTER 8: Red Flags
Three red flags, one bad candidate
Attitude
The bypass
Communication
Here’s your red flag

CHAPTER 9: Job Seeker Q&A (aka: Stump the Recruiter)

CHAPTER 10: The Funny Pages
Hilarious resumes
Funny cover letters
Healthcare Humor

CHAPTER 11: Glossary

BONUS CHAPTER: Beauty is in the Eye of a Nurse