In unprecedented times it is near impossible to carry on with business as usual. For senior living sales directors, the question is, how can you reach out to families and reassure them that moving into a community is still the right thing to do despite the uncertainty? In the context of COVID-19, seniors are among those at the highest risk.…
Senior and assisted living recruiters continue to have their hands full during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are highly-qualified or experienced managerial-level candidates hard to come by under ordinary circumstances, but also recruiting for the industry has become more urgent. Open positions must be filled quickly to ensure that community management is not interrupted, putting residents, employees, and families at…
Consider for a few seconds, how effective job boards are when searching for assisted living jobs? You will most likely have a better chance of winning big in Vegas than finding the ideal role or employer from a job board. On the other hand, a niche recruiter can up your odds and match you to the right job through their…
Tell me if this sounds familiar. When asked why your community is struggling with employee engagement – think high turnover, poor morale, consistently open positions – the response is always the same:
“Well, it can’t be me. I’m a great manager.”
Senior living communities place a tremendous amount of emphasis on cultivating and maintaining resident satisfaction. But might communities be missing the single most important piece of the puzzle?
Why ‘Spray and Pray’ Syndrome Won’t Land You Your Dream Job, and What You Should Be Doing. Talk with our Assisted Living Recruiters to Streamline Your Search and find the perfect Assisted Living Job.
7 Simple Rules for Maximum Effectiveness Despite many advances in modern technology, resumes haven’t really changed much over the years. While many are now delivered via email rather than old-fashioned snail mail, the modern resume still contains much of the same information, often presented in the same formats we’ve been seeing for decades. Hiring managers still stick to what’s safe…
Work with the Elderly? Why Everyone Should (at Some Point in Their Lives) Dining services. Caregiving. Transportation. Coordinating activities. These are just a few of the multitude of careers that provide ample opportunities to spend quality time with the elderly. Whether you’re seeking employment at an independent living community, assisted living community, nursing home, memory care community, or even a…
This Veterans Day, A Story About Why I Do What I Do This Veterans Day, giving thanks to the brave men and women who fought to protect our freedom and defend the honour of our country is more important than ever. I’d like to introduce you to Col. Julius Blatt, Ret., one of the most influential men in my life…
Interview Tips Face-to-Face Relationship Skills Series: What Did You Say? Even if your non-verbal communication skills are stellar, you can still bomb a face-to-face interview if you don’t speak clearly and with confidence. If the interviewer is struggling to understand you or must ask you to repeat yourself because your words aren’t coming across clearly, you can give the impression…