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Tips for applying to  jobs on line

In the current job market there are many applicants for every job listed on line, on any of the job boards or craigslist or any other site.  I recently posted a position for a Receptionist at a Chiropractic office, within one week I received over 600 resumes.  So, if you want your resume to be considered, it is best to write a brief cover letter with your resume or resume attachment.   When an employer receives so many resumes it is overwhelming.  The employer may not have enough time to look at all those resumes.  Any resume sent, seemingly without much effort on the part of the applicant, may not even be looked at.   Take the time to send a brief cover letter stating your interest and qualifications for the position.  Keep it brief though, again, the employer is usually too busy to read lengthy responses to the ad.   If your cover letter is too long that may not get read either.  

Of the 600 hundred resumes I received, 25 had an attachment titled “resume”.   Give your attachment a unique name so that it is less likely to get lost or overwritten.

Susan is a Personnel Consultant at Plaza Personnel Service, with 17 years of experience in job placement.   Visit the Plaza Personnel Service web site at PlazaPersonnelService.com

1. A part time Medical Transcriptionist:

Medical Transcription – Part time

This office is looking for an experienced Medical Transcriptionist.   The work is on site at the doctor’s office in the hillcrest area.  Responsible for transcription for one Physician patient evaluations, consults and study reports.  This position requires use of a dictaphone for transcription and a strong background using MS Word.

This is a permanent part time position.   Approximately 8 - 16 hours per week,  one or two days per week 8am to 5pm.  The Doctor travels approximately 6 to 8 weeks per year, the office is closed at these times and the office staff have time off without pay. 

The rate of pay is $15-18hr. depending on experience.  The benefits are prorated for the part-time hours to include 2 weeks paid vacation after the first year, 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time.   A pension plan is provided after 2 years.

This position is offered through Plaza Personnel Service, a permanent placement employment agency.   Plaza Personnel has specialized in medical staffing for doctors offices in the
San Diego area since 1991.

Please visit our web site at PlazaPersonnelService.com

2.  A Medical Assisant to train in Pharmaceutical Clinical Research

MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

• Back Office Medical Assistant / Clinical Research Assistant for a small private practice specializing in pharmaceutical clinical research studies. 

• Located in the Hillcrest area  (close to Mercy Hospital)

·        Responsible for rooming patients, vital signs, blood draws, EKG’s and other clinical tests; assisting the Research Coordinators with patient office visits.  May also assist with phones, screening calls, enrollment and regulatory data entry.   

·        The employer is willing to provide some on the job training.

·        This is a full time permanent position.   Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Must be available to start at  7:00 am occasionally as needed.  An occasional weekend shift may be required.

·        The rate of pay is $15.00 –  21.00hr. to start.  Health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, retirement savings plan. 

·        The practice offers a professional and supportive work environment and opportunity for personal and professional growth

For more information about Plaza Personnel Service please visit our web site http://PlazaPersonnelService.com