Kellion Johnson joins Eskridge & Associates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

"Kellion Johnson has recently joined Eskridge & Associates as a Physician Recruiter. "

Round Rock, TX, March 28, 2008. - Eskridge & Associates is excited to announce Kellion “KJ” Johnson has recently joined the sales team as an Associate Physician Recruiter. Mr Johnson has a strong technology sales and consulting background after having spent close to five years with Dell, Inc., where he held various positions from Sr. Account Manager to Technical Sales Consultant specializing in servers, storage, and networking. At Dell, he was recognized and honored for multiple Team Player, Customer Experience, and Rep of the Quarter awards for his hard work and dedication to excellence on both the internal and consumer sides of the business.. "I have known KJ for about a year and count myself very lucky to have him on our team. I am looking forward to working with him," says Bob Eskridge, President of Eskridge & Associates.

Kellion attended The University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate career with a focus in Psychology/Pre-Medical, minoring in Biochemistry. After deciding to take some time off after graduation, Kellion held both sales and supervisory roles in the residential, restaurant, and healthcare industries.

Personally, Kellion’s interests lie in multiple outdoor sports, multiple disciplines of martial arts, to include Shaolin-Do Kung Fu where he is a 1st degree brown belt, gaming, culinary arts, poetry, and spending time with his son..

About Eskridge & Associates. Eskridge & Associates (www.eskridge-associates.com) is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business (SDVOSB), recruiting Physicians of all specialties for locum tenens (contact) and permanent employment opportunities in hospitals and practices nationwide.

For more information:

CONTACT:

Bob Eskridge, CPC, CTS, PRC, CSP, CERS
President &
Board Certified Physician Recruiter
Eskridge & Associates
512.244.7023 (Office)
512.532.0771 (fax)

Member - National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Member - National Association of Physician Recruiters
Member - National Association of Personnel Services
"A Service Disabled, Veteran-owned, Small Business"

"Top Ten Most Dependable Search Firm in Texas - Texas Monthly Magazine, Jan 08"

Visit our website: http://www.eskridge-associates.com

Managing the Next Generations

We’ve all heard stories about the younger generations – the “slacker” Generation X, the inexperienced Generation Y (or N-Gens) – and how their work values and efforts are much different than the Baby Boomers who are starting to retire. Researchers have noted that the events happening while an individual comes of age greatly impacts how the person perceives work and how he or she will typically perform as an employee. A group of people reaching adulthood at a particular time, called a group of cohorts, tend to have similar characteristics.

With a shifting work population we will see changes in what an employee values, how they respond to authority, and what will motivate them to do their best. Truly, the workforce will look different in 10-15 years, and managers must prepare for the future.
That preparation starts during the recruiting process. By understanding a cohort’s characteristics, a recruiter can more effectively place an individual, and an employer can manage the professional to the greatest benefit for both the company and the employee.

The generations taking over for the retiring Baby Boomers are technically savvy and un-intimidated by authority. They communicate best when the conversation is interactive – even if the communication tool is an instant message or an email. Gen X’ers tend to be goal-oriented, adaptable, and independent; they have a strong interest in balancing work and life, and place more importance on their careers than on loyalty to an employer. For this reason, employers who offer opportunities for advancement and self-improvement will best motivate this cohort. Gen Y’ers like to work in teams, but have a strong need to assert their individuality. This group will work well in self-directed teams, in a position that offers flexible hours. Mentoring programs can be especially effective.

A physician recruiter takes time to understand the characteristics of different cohorts, as well as the qualifications, personality, and desired work environment of the candidate. At the same time, the recruiter become familiar with the client’s work culture and expectations. From this information, he or she can help place a cohort into the position that will work best for both the client and the physician.

Eskridge & Associates: Nikkisa Christian joins the team

Round Rock, TX, February 12, 2008. Eskridge & Associates is excited to announce Nikkisa Christian has recently joined the sales team as a Physician Recruiter. Ms Christian has a strong background in sales and consulting, mainly in the field of technology. "I have known Nikkisa for about a year and count myself very lucky to have her join us. I am looking forward to working with her," says Bob Eskridge, President of Eskridge & Associates.


Ms Christian spent her undergraduate at the University of Missouri-Columbia in physics before realizing computer science was a better fit. Early in her career she was in supervisory sales roles and did marketing pieces for Socket Holding Corp. for their internet sales division. When she relocated to Austin, TX she went to work for Dell, Inc. at their corporate headquarters. She spent over four years with Dell as a Sr. Account Manager starting in their Channel (VAR) division working with Major Accounts before moving into Direct Sales in their Middle Market Corporate division. She’s worked with small businesses and global corporations across a wide range of industries including Banking, Retail, Sports, Real Estate, and more.

Nikkisa also has experience in the game development industry and continues to do freelance writing. Her main interests include gaming, writing, almost anything related to the internet, satisfying the demands of her dog, and Shaolin-Do Kung Fu where she is a 2nd degree brown belt.

About Eskridge & Associates. Eskridge & Associates (www.eskridge-associates.com) is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business (SDVOSB), recruiting Physicians of all specialties for locum tenens (contact) and permanent employment opportunities in hospitals and practices nationwide.

For more information:

Bob Eskridge, CPC, CTS, PRC, CSP, CERS
President &
Board Certified Physician Recruiter
Eskridge & Associates
512.244.7023 (Office)
512.532.0771 (fax)

Member - National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Member - National Association of Physician Recruiters
Member - National Association of Personnel Services
"A Service Disabled, Veteran-owned, Small Business"


"Top Ten Most Dependable Search Firm in Texas - Texas Monthly Magazine, Jan 08"

Visit our website: http://www.eskridge-associates.com/

What's a Recruiter Worth?

Though this is an older post, Paul Hawkinson at The Fordyce Letter wrote an excellent explanation of why a top-notch recruiter is worth the cost. His blog post, Why Recruiters Are Worth What They Charge, explores the value that a recruiter adds to a job search – through expertise, networking, access to “hidden” job markets, neutrality, and negotiation skills. I second many of his opinions, and would like to underscore a few of the ideas presented in his post.

Clients sometimes question the need for a third-party recruiter, especially when there are in-house Human Resources experts. But a physician recruiter has access to job markets and information far beyond looking up jobs on Google and searching through job posting directories. The recruiter is in the job market every day, and is aware of many more opportunities and possibilities than a hiring manager.

Physician Recruiters are neutral parties that can assess the candidate and work opportunity with an outsider’s eye to make an impartial job match. He or she can coach the client on how to present the job in a way that most clearly indicates the skills and daily duties. The recruiter can help the client to accurately describe the culture, which will help the physician decide whether he or she can excel in that environment. An internal staffing expert might have more trouble looking at these factors critically.

One of the most valuable services a recruiter offers is facilitation. While the client keeps the practice running, the recruiter is screening and lining up the best candidates for the job. The client doesn’t have to spend valuable time weeding out inapporapirate CVs or taking an initial interview to learn that what sounded good on paper will not work for their practice. The physician is prepared for an interview so that he or she is ready to provide the most important information about skills and experience – eliminating the painful, rambling interview. And during negotiations, the recruiter knows the client and candidate’s bottom lines, so the parties don’t spend their time dancing around in the dark.

I believe that the cost of hiring a physician recruiter bears a great return – in time, peace of mind, and efficiency. These returns benefit both the physician and the practice, and add value to the hiring process.

Eskridge & Associates: Stephen Thurmond joins the Team

Round Rock, TX, February 29, 2008. Eskridge & Associates is excited to announce Steve Thurmond has recently joined the sales team as an Account Executive based out of Nashville, TN. Steve's background is in sales, marketing, and promotions. "We are all very excited to have Steve join us and look forward to working with him," says Bob Eskridge, President of Eskridge & Associates.

Steve began his career as a sales executive with the Los Angeles based marketing and advertising firm, MTI Studios, were he provided comprehensive media, marketing, and campaign solutions to hospitals, Banks, and other service industry focused clientèle throughout the Southeast. Steve also co-owns and operates a small firm - HTS Marketing - that provides web development solutions for clients nationwide. In addition, Steve has owned and operated a concert promotions company -Dimensions of Sound - for over six years, bringing sights and sounds to thousands in “Music City USA”.

Steve graduated with a BS in Business Management from Middle Tennessee State University, and an AS in Mass Communications from Chattanooga State Technical Community College. He is also a licensed realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Nashville, TN.

About Eskridge & Associates. Eskridge & Associates (www.eskridge-associates.com) is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business (SDVOSB), recruiting Physicians of all specialties for locum tenens (contact) and permanent employment opportunities in hospitals and practices nationwide.

CONTACT:

Bob Eskridge, CPC, CTS, PRC, CSP, CERS
President &
Board Certified Physician Recruiter
Eskridge & Associates
www.eskridge-associates.com
512.244.7023 (Office)
512.532.0771 (fax)

Member - National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Member - National Association of Physician Recruiters
Member - National Association of Personnel Services
"A Service Disabled, Veteran-owned, Small Business"

"Top Ten Most Dependable Search Firm in Texas - Texas Monthly Magazine, Jan 08"

Eskridge & Associates: Bob Eskridge selected as Training Chairman.

Round Rock, TX, February 22, 2008. Bob Eskridge, President of Eskridge & Associates has accepted the position as the Training Chairman for the National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters (NCHCR) based out of San Clemente, CA. Mr Eskridge’s duties will include teaming with other interested senior members of the coalition to develop a training program for all members to continue to refine their skills. “Bob Eskridge is only one of the handful of successful physician recruiters with such impressive credentials. We are very fortunate that he has agreed to chair the training committee,” says John Frey, President, NCHCR.

Bob Eskridge is certified through the National Association of Personnel Services, as a Certified Personnel Consultant for Permanent Placements, Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist, Certified Physician Recruiter, Certified Employee Retention Specialist in addition to being a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association.

About Eskridge & Associates. Eskridge & Associates (www.eskridge-associates.com) is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business (SDVOSB), recruiting Physicians of all specialties for locum tenens (contact) and permanent employment opportunities in hospitals and practices nationwide.

About the National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters. NCHCR (www.nchcr.com) is a forum exclusively for the independent healthcare recruiter. The coalition encourages the utilization of tools and education to assist in the development of its partner companies and services.

About the National Association of Personnel Services. NAPS (www.recruitinglife.com) has been the staffing industry educator since 1961 and enjoys its reputation as the oldest industry association. We continue to maintain the position as the search and staffing industry educator through our certification program, continuing education initiatives, eLearning and our annual conference.

About The American Staffing Association. ASA (www.americanstaffing.net) promotes legal, ethical, and professional practices for the staffing industry. The voice of the U.S. staffing industry, ASA and its affiliated chapters promote the interests of the industry through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the establishment of high standards of ethical conduct.

CONTACT:

Bob Eskridge, CPC, CTS, PRC, CSP, CERS
President &
Board Certified Physician Recruiter
Eskridge & Associates
www.eskridge-associates.com
512.244.7023 (Office)
512.532.0771 (fax)

Member - National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Member - National Association of Physician Recruiters
Member - National Association of Personnel Services
"A Service Disabled, Veteran-owned, Small Business"

"Top Ten Most Dependable Search Firm in Texas - Texas Monthly Magazine, Jan 08"

Eskridge & Associates: A Recruiter’s New Years’ Resolutions

A new year is an excellent time for looking back over the past and re-dedicating yourself to the work you love. I have taken the opportunity to count my blessing for all the great clients and candidates that I have encountered in 2007 and look forward to continued as well as new relationships in 2008. I’ve reflected over my role as a physician recruiter, and in the coming year, I resolve the following:

1. I resolve to always treat each physician candidate with the same consideration that I’d what top be treated.
2. I resolve to stop making coffee while profiling candidates.
3. I resolve to hone my knowledge of current issues and news about recruiting so that I can offer organizations and candidates the best services and opportunities.
4. I resolve to get a clearer picture of each open position to ensure I know as much as possible that will fit the right candidate to the right job.
5. I resolve to learn more about my own potential ailments through a sweeping generalized search of Internet medical information and pepper my personal physician with tons of “what about this one’s.”
6. I resolve to use my knowledge of employment and staffing to become a more active voice and helpful resource in the ongoing employment challenges with retention and job satisfaction.
7. I resolve to continue training my own recruiters, as well as encourage other recruiters, to uphold the highest ethics and principles of our profession.
8. I resolve to medically treat myself through the Internet advice I receive on rapid heartbeat, a feeling of elation, sweating palms, and the desire to shout “YEHAA!” (Yes, I am a Texan) whenever I’ve facilitated a perfect match between an employer and a physician.
9. I resolve to “go the extra mile” by expanding my business services in travel arrangements, so that physicians can look to me for a complete solution to cross-country relocations or locum travel arrangements.
10. I resolve to take myself less seriously and take my job placement mission even more seriously.

Respectfully Submitted

About Eskridge & Associates. Eskridge & Associates is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business (SDVOSB), recruiting Physicians of all specialties for locum tenens and permanent employment opportunities in hospitals and practices nationwide.

CONTACT:

Bob Eskridge, CPC, CTS, PRC, CSP, CERS
President &
Board Certified Physician Recruiter
Eskridge & Associates
www.eskridge-associates.com
512.244.7023 (Office)
512.532.0771 (fax)

Member - National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Member - National Association of Personnel Services
"A Service Disabled, Veteran-owned, Small Business"

"Top Ten Most Dependable Search Firm in Texas - Texas Monthly, Jan 08"