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Why Hearing Clinics Are Struggling to Hire and Why It's Getting Worse

Audiology hiring isn’t just slow; it’s undergoing a structural shift. From pipeline shortages and geographic hurdles to clinician burnout, the old recruiting playbook no longer works. Discover why your practice needs a smarter ...

Navigating an Audiology Externship and Preparing for Life After Graduation

Finishing your audiology externship is a major milestone, but it also marks the beginning of your...

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January Is About Making Sense, Not Making Moves: A Career Check-In for Hearing Health Professionals

January brings clarity for many audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals, even when noth...

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Audiology Degrees Left Off the “Professional” List: New Federal Loan Caps for the Hearing Health Workforce

The proposed federal loan rules would exclude audiology from the “professional degree” category, ...

Before You Skip Performance Reviews Again, Read This

Small audiology clinics often push performance reviews aside during the busy end-of-year rush, bu...

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What That Empty Chair is Really Costing Your Audiology Clinic

When an audiologist’s chair sits empty, your clinic isn’t saving money — it’s quietly losing thousands every single day. Across the hearing healthcare industry, open positions are lasting months longer than ever before as the a...

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Are Hearing Health Professionals Quietly Cracking?

Across hearing care practices and audiology departments, an unsettling trend is emerging: many hearing health professionals may be silently struggling — emotionally, mentally, and physically. Beneath the surface, the demands of...

What Do Your Employee Benefits Say About Your Small Business?

In today’s competitive audiology job market, “standard” benefits aren’t enough to keep top clinic...

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Nail the Prescreen, Land the Interview

In this blog we discuss the underestimated importance of the prescreen call in the hearing health...

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The Wrong Pre-Employment Assessment Is Quietly Killing Your Talent Pipeline

Pre-employment personality tests are everywhere—but are they helping or hurting your hiring? In t...

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Why Blaming Recruiters Won't Fix Your Retention Problem

In hearing healthcare, losing a great provider isn’t just frustrating, but it’s also costly. But ...

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How the Job Hunt Is Changing (and How You Can Adapt)

The job market has always been a dynamic environment, but recent years have brought significant shifts in how we approach work and hiring. Whether driven by economic trends, technological advancements, or changing workplace exp...

Five Ways to Improve Your Compensation

Are you satisfied with your overall compensation? If one of your goals is to maximize your earning potential and benefits, it’s time to take proactive steps to evaluate and improve your total compensation package.

How to Improve Your Hiring Process

When was the last time you analyzed your hiring process to see what’s working and what needs to c...

The Inside Track: Leveraging a Recruiter in Your Job Search

Applying for a job through a recruiting agency is a unique process, especially when the agency sp...

10 Tips for Modernizing Your Hiring Process

Modernizing your hiring process doesn’t have to be overwhelming, even if you’re a small business ...

What Do Employees Want from Employers?

Employment is a mutual contract between employers and employees, but often, the focus skews heavi...

Finding Your Perfect Job: The Benefits of Working with a Recruiter

Job hunting can feel like a daunting process, especially when navigating a competitive market. Whether you're starting a new career, transitioning into a specialized field, or seeking a better role, a recruiting agency can be a...

What Salary Should I Expect for an Audiology Externship?

Note: This article focuses on the audiology market within the United States. If you’re seeking opportunities outside the U.S., the observations below may not apply.

What Can a Staffing Agency Do for you?

Job hunting can be overwhelming, especially when juggling your current responsibilities while sea...

Where Is the “Hidden Job Market”?

The concept of the "hidden job market" has intrigued job seekers for decades. It sounds mysteriou...

Does Your LinkedIn Profile Tell YOUR Story?

In today’s competitive job market, your LinkedIn profile is more than just an online resume—it’s ...

Navigating an Externship and Preparing for Life after Graduation

By planning and preparing for life after your externship, you can ensure a smooth transition and ...

What does your Employee Value Proposition say about your business?

Can you describe your business in three words? Are these words unique to your company, and would your employees agree with them when describing your brand as an employer?

Flexibility Misunderstood

What does Workplace Flexibility mean to today's workforce?

Improving Recruiting with Evidence-Based Hiring

Could your hiring practices be impacted by unconscious bias?

6 Killer Interview Questions to Ask Employers

In a job interview, the questions you ask are as important as the ones you answer.

Job Interview Etiquette: How Confident Is Too Confident?

How to come off as “delightfully confident” and not overly cocky.

Are Boomerang Employees the Solution to Your Staffing Woes?

It never hurts to ask an employee to come back.

What Is a Job Referral? It’s Your Secret Weapon for Getting Hired

How to cultivate a referral network that works for you.

U.S. Employment Projected to Grow by 11.9 Million Jobs This Decade

This could be a big decade of growth for the United States’ job market.

Four Job Application Process Pet Peeves That Will Drain Your Talent Pool

Are snags in your application process sending your best potential hires to your competitors?

Four Tips for Writing a Candidate Rejection Email

Ideally, more people will apply for an open position than can be hired for it. The benefit is tha...

Tips and Tricks for Getting a Job with No Experience

There’s a catch 22 that every job seeker will face at the beginning of their career: You need a j...

What Not to Do in a Job Interview: Four Mistakes That Will Keep You from Getting Hired

Don’t let common mistakes sink your next interview.

Five Ways to Stop Being a Boring Job Candidate

The last thing you want to do is be a boring candidate. Don’t remove your personality from your job hunt.

Why Your Digital Presence Is Important: Interview with Katie Decker, Content Manager for Audiology Plus

Your digital presence could be making or breaking your business.

How Companies Should Respond to Negative Reviews

Bad reviews are public, and so is your response to them.

Resume Writing 101: What’s the Difference Between a Hard Skill and a Soft Skill?

Understanding the difference between a hard skill and a soft skill can take your resume-writing t...

Five Tips for Job Seekers in a Post-COVID World

Welcome to a new era of job seeking.

We’re Experiencing a Job-Market Reckoning; Here’s How Your Organization Should Cope

The world is changing. How you respond could make or break your organization.

Six Tips for Hiring During the Worker Shortage

If you’ve been having difficulty filling open positions, perhaps it’s time to adjust your strategy.

What Are the Work Hours for an Audiology Career?

There are a lot of great benefits to working as an audiologist in the United States, and standard work hours are among them.

Six Interview Red Flags That Job Seekers Shouldn’t Ignore

Sometimes you go in for a job interview and something immediately seems off. This could just be a...

Should You End Remote Work After the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a lot of companies and organizations into offering remote work optio...

Can You Work from Home as an Audiologist?

The home office has been gaining in popularity for a while now, and the COVID-19 pandemic has for...

Why Social Media Matters for Job Seekers

Whether you love it, hate it, or simply don’t care one way or another, social media isn’t going a...

Four Big Reasons You Should Pay Higher Wages

As the world begins to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, a decades-in-the-making reckoning is approaching. Employees have more leverage than they’ve had in a long time, and they’re demanding higher wages.

How to Deal with Job Burnout in the Age of COVID-19

Before the pandemic, people were already talking about job burnout. We live in a fast-paced world, and it’s hard to be a part of that ecosystem without burning yourself out. In 2020, COVID-19 hit, and it had serious ramificatio...

The Internet and You: How to Prepare for the Job Hunt in the Digital Age

The internet has fundamentally changed the world and human culture, and the workplace has not bee...

How to Manage the Stress of the Job Hunt

Seeking a new job is a stressful affair. Even the most seasoned job-hunting experts feel stress w...

How to Write an Email to HR Asking About a Job Opening

If you’re serious about your job hunt, you’re going to have to think outside the box a bit. While...

How to Build a Team That Lasts

Every person you hire is a potential long-term investment. This means that a good hire could bene...

Seeking Job Seekers: Where to Look for the Best Candidates for Your Organization

Finding good candidates for an open position can be difficult. One aspect that a lot of job seekers fail to consider is that you need to look for candidates in the right places.

Are Job Interviews Too Stressful? New Research Tells a Troubling Tale

The job interview is an important step in the hiring process. But could you be missing out on top talent because that process is too stressful for applicants? As it turns out, this is possibly the case.

Why Organization Culture Is Critical to Success

Every organization has a culture, and that culture impacts just about everything that happens wit...

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Hiring new talent can be a long, tedious, and expensive process. So whenever you find ways to spe...

How to Talk to Your Employees About Compensation

Perhaps the most uncomfortable topic to discuss between an employer and employee is that of compe...

7 Reasons Employee Performance Evaluations Are Important

When it comes to routine employee evaluations, the pros vastly outweigh the cons.

Five Resume Pet Peeves to Avoid at All Cost

Having a clean, concise resume is of crucial importance when you're trying to land that dream job.

Why Gender Pronouns Matter in the Workplace (and in Your Personal Life Too)

For most of us, the gender we were assigned at birth is a part of our identity that we take for granted. This isn’t the case for everyone, though, and some people are deeply uncomfortable being defined by one gender or the othe...

Six Tips for Creating a Professional Email Address

With the internet becoming the go-to means of communication for most people (and businesses), it’...

Should You Still Be Looking for Work if You Have a Job Offer on the Line?

Job hunting is a lot of work – not to mention a lot of stress -- so once you’ve got a job offer o...

Should I Apply for a Job in Another State? Five Things to Consider When Seeking Out-of-State Employment

If you’re looking for work and willing to relocate, you should be weighing all of your options. S...

Four More Hiring Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Are you struggling with the hiring process? Are you hitting roadblock after roadblock in your sea...

Should You Show Up Early for a Job Interview?

There’s an age-old adage that you should always show up early for a job interview. However, the world is changing rapidly, and it’s worth reevaluating old trends to see if they hold up to modern standards. So should you still s...

How to Prepare for the 2021 Audiology Job Market

Back in 2019, a lot of folks were projecting great things for the audiology field. Then 2020 came around and threw a lot of people’s plans out the window. That means it’s time to take an adjusted look at audiology job prospects...

Should You Include Salary Range in a Job Listing?

Hiring managers are often stuck with the moral conundrum of whether or not to include a salary ra...

Four Big Hiring Challenges and How to Overcome Them

The hiring process isn’t easy for anyone, and that includes people on both sides of the fence. Wh...

What’s the Best Time of Year to Be Job Hunting?

Just like so many other things in this world, job hunting prospects change seasonally. There are ...

What Are the Key Values of an Employer of Choice?

Every employer should strive to be an Employer of Choice. As an Employer of Choice, top talent is...

Five Hiring Mistakes Employers Should Avoid

Let’s face it: Hiring a new employee isn’t easy. Every employee is a long-term investment for your organization, so no step in the hiring process should ever be taken lightly.

When and How to Talk About Salary in a Job Interview

Job interviews are stressful, but perhaps one of the most stressful parts of any interview is the conversation about salary. If you hesitate to bring it up because you’re afraid of long awkward pauses and nervous, shifting eyes...

Finding your First Job after Graduation: A Conversation with Kiran Silwal, AuD

Graduating from college can be stressful for most people. The move from college student to career...

Five Tips to Fast Track Your Job Hunt

Job hunting can be stressful, and the job-seeking process can be glacially slow. If you need a jo...

What Is Organization Culture? A Conversation with Rob Maxwell, Cofounder of Keystone Medical Group

Organization culture seems a bit hard to define, yet it underpins so much of what makes or breaks...

The Importance of Employee Onboarding: Suggestions from James Silliman, Cofounder of Keystone Medical Group

Employee onboarding is a critical step in the success of your team members, which ultimately impa...

How to Prepare for an Audiology Interview: Suggestions from Joe Baker, MA, CCC-A

Job interviews are a vital part of the job-seeking process, yet we encounter far too many people who are simply not as prepared as they ought to be. We can’t stress enough the importance of taking every job interview seriously ...

How Long Does It Take to Become a Hearing Aid Specialist?

Hearing Aid Specialists, also referred to as Hearing Aid Dispensers, work with patients to ensure they get the correct device for their needs. They are different than Audiologists in several key ways, one of those being the req...

Five Healthcare Jobs with Part-Time Opportunities

Healthcare is a diverse, high-demand field, with plenty of jobs that cater to unique lifestyles.

Four Unusual Jobs You Can Do with an Audiology Degree

If you’re working toward an audiology degree, it’s likely that you’ve already committed to a care...

Five Key Traits of a Successful HR Department

In a perfect world, every human resources department would run smoothly, efficiently, and without...

How to Prepare for a Healthcare Job Interview

You submitted a resume, and someone at the company has asked you to come in for an interview. Con...

How to Find a Healthcare Staffing Agency That Works for You

Your first step in finding a healthcare staffing agency is probably to do a quick Google search. Once you hit the return key, however, you might find yourself completely overwhelmed. There are more options than you can count, a...

“HR Will Contact You About Next Steps.” What Does It Mean, and What Should You Do Now?

Anyone who’s completed a job interview has probably heard the phrase: “Our HR department will be contacting you about the next steps.” Some people will tell you this is a positive sign, while others will say that it’s a polite ...

Is the Resume Objective Statement a Thing of the Past?

If you’ve looked at a lot of resumes, you’re certainly familiar with the objective statement. Thi...

Six Tips for Conducting Successful Remote Interviews

Job candidates are adapting to an environment of rapid change, and that means workplaces need to ...

Five Tips for Changing Careers Successfully

There are dozens of reasons why you might consider a career change. Perhaps your dream job turned...

The Best Advice for Audiology Students

The road to becoming an audiologist is a long one, and many find it to be overwhelming. Thankfull...

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The Top 3 Myths About Working from Home Debunked

The world is changing fast. This impacts everything we do, from how we shop to how we spend our free time. It’s obvious that our work lives are affected as well.

12 Reasons You Should Let Your Staff Work from Home (And 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t)

With the world in flux do to the Coronavirus quarantine, working from home has become a hot topic. Many employees are temporarily working remotely right now, so a lot of workers are asking this question: should employees perman...

How to Effectively Deal with Employee Complaints

Working in HR can be quite rewarding. However, one aspect of the job that no one enjoys is handli...

Should You Work in Hearing Healthcare?

If you’re planning a healthcare career but are unsure where to specialize, it’s possible you’ve p...

Six Tips for Remote Job Interviews

Modern technology has made it easier than ever to do job interviews from home. With applications ...

How Should Your Organization Respond to the Coronavirus Epidemic?

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, old norms are being tossed aside and we’re navigating uncha...

Why Your Business or Organization Should Embrace Change

Change is inevitable. This is a longstanding truth, but it’s perhaps truer now than it was just a few weeks ago. That means that no matter what happens, you will need to be ready to react and respond accordingly.

Should I Continue Hiring During the Coronavirus Quarantine?

With drastic measures in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has become an uncertain place. In these trying times, it can be quite difficult to proceed with business as usual. Many recruiters have as...

How to Find Hearing Healthcare Jobs

You did it! You completed the necessary education and internship programs, and now you’re ready t...

Can I Reapply for a Job That Was Reposted?

If you’ve been hunting for a job for a while, you may have seen employers repost old job openings...

Creative Ways to Spice Up Your Resume

Your resume is how your way of promoting yourself to prospective employers. That’s why you should...

Common Mistakes Interviewers Make in the Healthcare Industry

In the healthcare industry, a hiring mistake can have major consequences. Not only can staff turn...

Niche Recruiting Strategies That Really Work

When you’re recruiting for a niche position, you won’t necessarily have a large job pool to pull from. Because of this, it’s important to use effective recruiting strategies.

Five Reasons You're Struggling to Fill Job Openings

It isn’t always easy to fill job openings. Attracting job candidates isn’t as easy as telling people that you’re hiring. Many employers struggle to find qualified candidates for open positions.

Top Ten Benefits of Working in Healthcare

Have you been considering a career in healthcare? If you’re interested in healthcare but aren’t s...

Five Tips for Finding the Best Career for You

Choosing a career path can be a big challenge. After all, you don’t just want to find a job. You ...

Five Benefits of Outsourcing HR

We get it. You love your employees, and you want the best for them, so you might be hesitant abou...

What Are the Requirements for Becoming an Audiologist in Minnesota?

If you’re looking to become an audiologist, you’ll want to check with your state licensing board ...

The Mistakes You're Making in Job Interviews

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, when you’re nervous about an interview, it’s even more likely that you’ll make a mistake.

Why Am I Not Getting Hired?

Job hunting isn't always easy. If you’ve been applying for jobs, but haven’t been getting offers, you might be feeling discouraged.

The Best Tinnitus Devices on the Market Today

Even though there’s no cure for tinnitus, it’s possible to ease symptoms with the right products.

The Psychological Effects of Hating Your Job (and How We Can Help)

It’s normal to have a bad day on the job from time to time. However, if you dread going into work...

Am I Qualified to Be an Audiology Assistant?

The road to becoming a licensed audiologist is a long one. Audiologist is an advanced career that...

How to Quickly Fill Job Vacancies

As an employer, you want to make sure job vacancies are filled as quickly as possible. Unfortunat...

How to Create Job Listings That Get Noticed

One of the very first things you’ll need to do when you’re ready to hire new talent is to create a job listing. Far too many companies underestimate the importance of this step, and they throw together a job posting that feels ...

Finding a Meaningful Job That Makes a Difference

Your job is a source of income, but it can be much more than that. With the right career, you can protect people, bring joy to others, and help to make the world a better place.

How to Prepare for the IHS Written Exam

If you’re getting ready to take your IHS written exam, you should try to be as well-prepared as p...

The Top Benefits of an Audiology Career

Audiology is a highly specialized field that works with hearing and balance disorders. It is reco...

The Top Ten Hearing Aids of 2020

Whether you’re choosing hearing aids for yourself or recommending hearing devices to a patient, t...

Five High-Paying, In-Demand Healthcare Jobs

For those considering a healthcare career, we've highlighted five great options that pay very well.

How Many Years of School Does It Take to Become an Audiologist?

Audiology is a highly specialized career, and it requires a lot of education. How many years exactly? It depends on the program, but the simple answer is five to eight years, with the eight-year option being highly preferable.

What Questions Should I Ask in a Healthcare Job Interview?

Want to stand out at your next interview? Make sure you're asking the right questions.

Five Ideas for Healthcare Recruiting

Get creative about hiring to make sure you get the best possible applicants.

Healthcare Jobs That Don't Require a Degree

If you’re looking for a high-paying career field with a lot of job opportunities, healthcare jobs...

Five Essential Tips for Writing Medical Resumes

You’ve probably heard the adage, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” If you’re ...

The Benefits of Using a Healthcare Hiring Agency

Hiring a new employee can oftentimes be difficult, especially in the field of healthcare.

What Does a Hearing Aid Dispenser Do?

Also known as hearing aid specialists, hearing aid dispensers fill an important role in the healthcare industry: they work one-on-one with patients who are hearing impaired.

What Should I Wear to a Healthcare Job Interview?

Scrubs may be standard workwear in the healthcare industry, but that doesn’t mean you should wear brightly-colored scrubs when you’re interviewing for a position. Professional attire is essential for a healthcare job interview.

How to Hire Top Healthcare Talent

Healthcare talent is in high demand. From mid-level positions for hearing aid specialists to more...

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