{"id":4382,"date":"2018-06-07T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/?p=4382"},"modified":"2018-06-06T11:49:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T15:49:18","slug":"market-yourself-as-an-allied-health-grad-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/market-yourself-as-an-allied-health-grad-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Yourself as an Allied Health Grad | The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;4382&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Market Yourself as an Allied Health Grad | The Basics&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Graduating as an allied health student is one of the most exciting points in your career! After all of those years of hard work and career-building experiences it\u2019s finally time to set out on your first assignments. For many, allied health travel jobs represent an ideal way to jump into the industry. You get to visit all sorts of different locations, treat unique patients and populations, all while working in a field you love! Still, before you even get the chance to show off your newly acquired skills, you\u2019ve got to market yourself as an allied health grad. We\u2019ll discuss most of what you\u2019ll need to consider while you\u2019re hunting for jobs! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/travel-therapy-jobs' class='big-button biggreen' target=\"_blank\">Find Allied Health Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health.jpg\" alt=\"market yourself as an allied health grad\" width=\"2507\" height=\"1673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health.jpg 2507w, https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare-apply-allied-health-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2507px) 100vw, 2507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When searching for your first positions as a new graduate, the healthcare workforce can seem a little overwhelming. Maybe you\u2019ve had clinical experiences and passed all of your exams, but now it\u2019s time to get out there and make a career! Learning to market yourself as an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asahp.org\/what-is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allied health graduate<\/a> is important when just starting out. While you will have recruiters working to get you from A to B, it\u2019s up to you to sell yourself to hiring managers!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ways to Market Yourself as an Allied Health Grad<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hone in on Your Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before you can market yourself as an allied health grad, you need to figure out where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Understanding the areas you excel in compared to what you still need to learn is essential, especially during the interview process. Most allied health jobs need travelers who can show up and quickly get to work. You\u2019re sometimes one of the few individuals standing between an efficient facility or a staffing crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Prepare A Solid Resume<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before you can even apply to allied health jobs, you\u2019ll need to produce a professional resume. There are best practices and worst practices for resumes, many of which are relative to the industry you\u2019re in. In terms of healthcare, the need for concise and accurate information is extremely important. Your resume doesn\u2019t need to be flashy, but it does need to be well designed. Including all of the necessary contact info, your relevant experience and education, as well as your strengths and areas for development are key. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s best to avoid using color in your resume and don\u2019t include a photo unless requested by the employer. Also, keeping your resume to one page means the second page won\u2019t get lost in the shuffle!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"838\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GCqK0hHfrak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nailing that Interview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Once you\u2019ve been scheduled for an interview it\u2019s really time to market yourself as an allied health grad! In many cases, travelers receive phone interviews or video conferences. This is your chance to really show what you\u2019re made of and how you\u2019ll make a great, new team member. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Some of the questions you\u2019ll want to prepare for include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How did you decide healthcare was the right job for you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Why should we hire you?<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Tell us about a time you solved a workplace problem\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another key aspect of having a successful interview is making sure your space is distraction free and you\u2019re able to maintain a professional guise. For more on how to nail that interview, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/common-interview-questions-in-healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out this blog<\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Building Your Allied Health Network<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the final components needed to market yourself as an allied health grad is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedtravelcareers.com\/blog\/networking-for-allied-health-quick-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ability to network<\/a>. Being a traveling professional, it\u2019s absolutely essential that you can make lasting connections with others in the industry. Whether that just means making friends or joining special teams while on an assignment, keeping track of this is important. LinkedIn can work for this sort of thing, although it could make more sense to keep a working spreadsheet of all your contacts. Then, if you\u2019re in a bind or need a good word for a future position, just flip through to find someone you trust! <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Overall, the ability to market yourself as an allied health grad takes some practice. If you don\u2019t make mistakes you might not learn valuable lessons but that all requires you to try! Any suggestions on getting the job in allied health? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduating as an allied health student is one of the most exciting points in your career! After all of those years of hard work and career-building experiences it\u2019s finally time to set out on your first assignments. For many, allied health travel jobs represent an ideal way to jump into the industry. 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