Who gets fired in a tight job market?

One of the peculiarities of the health care workplace right now is that while organizations are frantic to hire, they are also quicker to fire. Judging from surveys and reports from headhunters, it's obvious there are some new reasons why--and when--people get fired. The most common cause for firing is the inability to meet the boss's expectations. Three, often-documented, reasons for severance are examined: (1) not being able to produce what's needed with the culture; (2) lacking the level of technical skills required; and (3) not being emotionally committed to the role the candidate was hired to play. What can you do to protect yourself? Do your homework. Don't fall into the trap of being taken in by an over-eager hirer or by the prospect of making an inordinate difference.