Social Media and You

Social Media:  that is a term that's tossed around a great deal these days.

More and more people are wading into the social media waters each day and organizations are trying to figure out how they can use this new tool to their advantage.

According to a recent article in American Medical News, there are less than 800 hospitals among the more than 5,000 in the United States that have established a social media presence.

I am proud to say that Tanner Health System is one of those hospitals. In recent years we have launched our own YouTube channel, Facebook page and at least two Twitter sites.  In addition to these outlets, we have recently enhanced our web presence with the new tanner.org and tannerjobs.org (which includes the blog you are reading right now!).

So if you are seeking employment with Tanner, what does all this social media stuff mean to you?

Communication.

As a job seeker, how many times have you submitted an application or resume only to wait and wonder in silence - hoping that somehow your information would fall under the gaze of the right person's eyes?

The fast and easy response to that problem is for me to tell you that our Applicant Tracking System allows you to follow your application through the review process - updating you when your application is under review and when it has been sent to a hiring manager.

But beyond that - by utilizing the many social media outlets - you can better take charge of the situation.  With our websites you can find a deeper understanding of Tanner Health System - our values and culture.  You can also research more details on the position you wish to fill - the specific requirements, the work schedules, etc.

The "Opportunity Talks" blog regularly presents insights into our recruiting process and allows for questions and comments.
If you like your communication in smaller doses - sign up for Twitter and follow tannerhealthhr.  The Twitter format allows for more back and forth real time conversation.

All of this communication helps you make an informed decision as to whether Tanner is a fit for you; and you for Tanner.  It will also help you fine tune your resume or LinkedIn profile to better display your knowledge, skill and abilities as they relate to your target position.

So get connected and join the conversation.  If there are items you would like to see us address in upcoming blog posts, let us know through Twitter or by commenting here.

Social Media and You