Name: Netsmart
Address: 11100 Nall Ave Overland Park, KS 66211
Link to Home Page: https://www.ntst.com/
Phone: 800.842.1973
Contact: Generally through social media applications and support options.
General Information:
Netsmart is a healthcare IT software company that delivers networking and software solutions for the needs of a clinical environment. They were founded in 1970 and have worked to develop community-based care that works for the people they serve (Netsmart).
Why I’m Interested:
I am interested in working here as it seems like an innovative, developing company that offers a unique work environment. It could be a great place to start working after graduating with my networking degree. They offer internships as well as other positions that could be great for expanding my experience in the field of networking.
Questions:
Will there be any potential options for mentoring or shadowing through this opportunity?
What software does the company generally utilize for daily tasks?
Sources:
About Us. Netsmart. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.ntst.com/company/about-us.
Name: Ericcson
Address: 6100 Sprint Parkway Overland Park, KS 66251
Link to Home Page: https://www.ericsson.com/en
Phone: (US Headquarters; Plano, TX) 972-583-0000
Contact: Due to the size of the company it was difficult to track down actual contacts. Most common are social media connections and calling local offices.
General Information:
Ericcson is a Swedish-based, communication technology service provider. They have been operating for over 120 years and have offices in more than 180 locations around the world (Ericcson). What is unique about them as a company is they have offices located nearly anywhere in the world, and any state within the US. Most of their IT positions are work from home. They also provide multiple opportunities for Mentoring while at the job.
Why I’m Interested:
I am interested in Ericcson due to its offerings of largely remote positions and fantastic benefits, such as health insurance. Beyond that, their spread around the globe allows them to be a truly unique work environment, where days (and nights) are spent working alongside individuals from around the world.
Questions:
Due to the remote environment of the job, how is communication largely handled with this kind of position?
How does the mentoring process function through an online work environment?
Sources:
Ericcson. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.ericsson.com/en.
Name: Cerner
Address: 8779 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
Link to Home Page: https://www.cerner.com/
Phone: 866-434-1543 (HR Service Center)
Contact: No clear contact was provided. Can call HR Service Center or contact through social media.
General Information:
Cerner was founded in 1981 and works to provide Healthcare IT Software to a range of hospitals and other clinical environments. They work directly with healthcare professionals and experts to develop and improve systems in the rapidly changing environment of medicine (Cerner).
Why I’m Interested:
I am interested in Cerner as it is a growing company that offers a great working environment and new perspectives on work/live balance. They offer a range of positions related to my field that would allow me to develop my skills and experience in networking and IT to help me grow in my field of work.
Questions:
How do Cerner’s software solutions differ from other companies?
How does remote work translate into productivity and efficiency at Cerner?
Sources:
Cerner. Home. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.cerner.com/.
