With a surplus of applicants, what qualities do you look for?

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Updated 3:14 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009

[Question was posed to participants at the October's Health care career fair at Sinclair Community College.]

“What we look for is diversity.  The more diverse your  background, the easier it is to place you on a temporary or a permanent job. Certifications help as well.”

Andrea Jones,  business development  manager, Kable  Comprehensive  Healthcare Staffing

“In terms of something  that really sets a candidate apart is longevity in a   position — if they have stayed there for a significant amount of time and they are not  moving jobs every few months.”

Ashley Wright,  staffing specialist,  Hospice of Dayton

“They can have the skill set that fits the unit but, if they don’t have the overall  package in terms of their  soft skills and personality and customer service — that is going to be the key factor.”

Ronda Williams,  nurse recruiter, Mercy Health Partners

“We are looking for  experience and diversity in background — those are the biggest things. They need  experience working in a  hospital setting or in a skilled nursing facility.”

Rich Corona,  Recruiting Manager,  Supplemental Health Care

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