ABSTRACT
Contents The Demand ............................................................................................................................... 4
Where Are the Health IT Jobs? ............................................................................................... 4 What Are the Health IT Positions? ......................................................................................... 5
Sample Health Information Technology Positions .............................................................. 5 Evaluate Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 6
Health Information Technology (HIT) Career Planning Activity ............................................ 6 The Resume................................................................................................................................. 7
Tips for Crafting Your Resume ............................................................................................... 8 Avoid These Resume Writing Problems ................................................................................... 8 Cover Letter...........................................................................................................................11
Contacts and Networking ......................................................................................................... 12 References ............................................................................................................................. 12 Social Media ......................................................................................................................... 12
Interviewing/Negotiating .......................................................................................................... 12 Major Gaffes to Avoid at In-Person Interviews .......................................................................13 Negotiating ............................................................................................................................14 Surprise Verbal Offers ............................................................................................................15 Counteroffers .........................................................................................................................15 Serious Multiple Offers ..........................................................................................................15 Deal Breakers .........................................................................................................................15
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................16 Additional Resources .................................................................................................................16
