Recommended Readings

Targeted information including articles and white papers to assist you as you advance your career and seek future healthcare job opportunities.

AHA Environmental Scan
A comprehensive overview of market forces projected to affect healthcare organizations and leaders in 2012 and beyond.

Your Project Leader - the B. E. Smith Difference
As a B. E. Smith Interim Leader, your primary contact throughout your engagement is a Vice President / Project Leader who is focused on helping you succed and meet the client's goals.

You're not alone as a B. E. Smith Interim Leader
When you work with B. E. Smith as an Interim Leader, you're a B. E. Smith employee with an experienced team supporting you in your engagment.

10 Questions to Ask When Seeking Your Next Leadership Opportunity
As an executive in a field as challenging and competitive as healthcare, finding the right fit is crucial to your long-term leadership success. Asking yourself these 10 questions will ensure you’re positioned to find that ideal match.

Is an Interim Career Right for You?
by Sandy Reed, RN, BSN
An interim leadership position offers an excellent career opportunity you may not have previously considered. As an interim professional, your placements may range from a few months to more than a year, affording you numerous chances to accomplish a great deal in a short time frame.

Two Weeks to a New Interim Leadership Engagement
Healthcare organizations rely on B. E. Smith for their Interim Leadership needs because we can match them up with an experienced leader in as little as two weeks. Here's the interview process for a typical Interim Leadership position.

White Paper - Healthcare Trends 2011
B. E. Smith's annual survey of over 200 healthcare executives provides insights into issues industry leaders expect to face in the coming year.

Case Study - Interim Director of Quality Services and Case Management

A progressive health system hospital was looking for new ideas to improve patient and financial outcomes.

Life on the Road as an Interim Leader
by Elizabeth Mason, MS and Bobbi Baguhn, MA, BS, RN, CLNC
No two interim engagements are alike. There are a wide variety of healthcare organizations, needs, and personalities. But whether you're an independent contractor or an employee, there's one thing that's common to all interim engagements – travel.

Advancing Your Leadership Career with an Executive Search Firm
by Kathy Noland, RN, PhD and Mike Myers, MBA, CSCS
During a career transition, many executives may view the search process as a sprint to the finish line prompted by the very quality that has set them apart—the drive to succeed. Yet, finding the right fit in a new position involves introspection and interaction, which is more of a paced marathon with intervals allowing time for relationship building, self-evaluation, and professional growth. An executive search period can be a gift that, if used wisely, will pay dividends in advancing a successful career.

Interim Leadership Career
By Doug Smith, MBA, MHA
Are you a seasoned healthcare executive? Is tackling formidable situations in a challenging, fast-paced healthcare setting your idea of fun? Perhaps you’d like to leave permanent, full-time employment behind—but you aren’t quite ready to fully retire. If all of this applies to you, a second career in interim leadership might be in your future. With healthcare organizations increasingly turning to interim leaders to solve their most difficult challenges, opportunities abound—for the right candidate.

A Social Media Mecca: It's Key to Furthering Your Career
by Katie Schuckman, MBA
Social media Web sites are taking the world by storm, even in the healthcare arena. With new sites emerging daily, you may be asking yourself how you can successfully navigate and select a network that will meet your professional needs.

Building Your Professional Network
by Rose Wagner, RN, MHS, CMPE
We all understand the importance of networking when it’s time to look for that next career option. But what about when you aren’t seeking a new position? Can you take a break from networking when you are already living your professional dream? The answer is clear: Never stop networking.

Resumes That Work
by Brad Veal, MBA
Healthcare organizations seek high-performance leaders who can bring about change and improve outcomes. To be considered for a leadership position, be certain your résumé is a strong representation of your skills and abilities. After all, your résumé is your opportunity to make a first impression. Follow these basic guidelines to make the right first impression.

Interviewing Skills
by Joyce Tucker, RN, BSN, MHS
You learn about an exciting job opportunity. Your résumé is presented and you make it to the next round: the on-site interview. Although to an experienced professional, interviews may seem fairly straightforward, never underestimate the value of interviewing skills. The most basic elements of the interview process frequently cause candidates to miss out on opportunities.

Seeking a Career That Can Be Richly Rewarding?
by Sandy Reed, RN, BSN
Are you at a crossroads in your healthcare career? Perhaps you’re unemployed because of downsizing, or maybe you just want to leave the rat race behind. Either way, you wonder where you go from here. You still have so much to give, but the thought of committing to another permanent position is anything but appealing.