ANDREW CHOI, HEALTHCARE MBA

The formal USC Marshall Career Resource Center recruiting process is almost over and now it's a waiting game until 2nd round interviews. This is the most grueling part of the process. It's kind of like having to wait until Christmas to see if your parents bought you a Sega Genesis (wow, I just dated myself) or an abacus. BUT even then there's a specific date when you know whether you will get something or not. With 2nd round interviews, you have no idea. It can come at any time through a number of different communication channels - email, voicemail, Twitter, okay well maybe not Twitter. Imagine that -



Not too professional I suppose. It would be quick and easy though and relatively painless if it turns out to be a ding from the top company on your list. Very personal too. And a bit public. Okay, maybe not a great idea.

Anyway, it's a relatively good time to go into healthcare right now with an aging population and increasing access through healthcare reform. Most sectors within the healthcare industry are all ramping up for the potential growth opportunity in the long-term, but companies are still a bit hesitant over hiring without seeing how healthcare reform plays out and the immediate implications of the shakeup. It is a tough market, but not much worse than when I graduated last time in December 2001. This time around I am definitely more resilient, more confident, and I know the value I bring to any organization. Especially in this tough market, if you don't know your unique selling proposition, you better start taking inventory of what you have to offer - pronto! Here is a pretty good e-book that got me started, check it out - How to Find Jobs That Do Not Exist Yet or Are Not Advertised

Back to work. Net Impact Conference in 5 days - can't wait! Who's going??